I think this can be tough unless the pair has more agreement than is usually the case. Smoe thoughts:
STD AM: In SAYC, the auction 1
- 2
- 2
- Pass is forbidden. The 2
is no game forcing but he promises another bid
I play once a week or so in a club game with someone who does not do 2/1. After 1
- 2
I would bid 3
. We don't play 2/1 and we don't play SAYC, si I just bid 3
.
In 2/1, I have the Lawrence disk. He offers two meanings for 1
- 2
- 3
. One option is that it is a solid suit. A second option is that it guarantees only semi-solid. He leaves it open as to which one to choose although I think he favors the latter. For example AKJT74
My guess is that few pairs on IAC have discussed whether 1
- 2
- 3
shows a solid suit or can be done with AKJT74.
Now even if it begins 1
- 2
- 3
we are not yet home. W looks at his
Qx and figures that takes care of the semi-solid issue. But how about the
suit? Can the opponents cash the AK? I would hope that after the 3
bid a call of 4
would say yes to
and start cue bidding. If E now cues the
K with 4
, W is happy and rkc, by W, will take care of the rest. He learns of the
A and counts 6+1+1+4=12. Even if E has two
spots, W can reasonably hope E can irse oth the A on a
lead, draw trump, itch a
ob the good
, and develop a
.
So, what a surprise, it comes down to having agreements. It's pretty tough to bid this otherwise.