On the general Chilli neutral principle of ignoring their bidding as much as possible, a 2
overcall is equivalent to a weak 2. But if we hold a single-suited hand with hearts and opening values, leftie opens 1
and no other bid (such as double or 1NT) is suitable, we have to widen the range of 2 to also include opening strength hands with six hearts.
A stronger hand can double and then rebid with a shunt to hearts.
| West | North | East | South | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 |
is notionally weak and disturbs the auction, but it might have opening values.NEXT: disturbed bidding