{"title":"1 Diamond Opener, Game Contract","auctionOrig":"1d,p,2nt,p,3nt,p,p,p","auction":"1d - (p) - 2nt - (p) - 3nt - (p) - p - (p) ","rptText":"Opener has no 5-card major. Diamonds are longer than clubs, so open 1D.\n\nResponder has 11 high card points (HCP) and good support for diamonds. The 1D opener will usually have at least 4 diamonds, so responder knows they have an 8-card fit.\n\nHowever, for scoring purposes you should prefer a NT or major contract, playing in the minor only if there is no other choice.\n\nResponder does not have a 4-card major to bid.\n\nWith 11-12 HCP, it is good to respond 2NT to a minor suit opening bid.\n\nOpener now knows that they have 25+ HCP between them, and raises to a 3NT game contract.\n\nNote that if they kept bidding diamonds and made a 4D contract, they would score only 130 points, while 3NT scores 400."}