[idahoclyde]

Match points, all vulnerable, playing 2/1, Michaels, equal level conversion, standard takeout double (with ELC)
You are West in second seat, first seat opens one club promising 2+clubs, 12+hcp.

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[mike777]

Pass

[pescetom]

I abstained because unfamiliar with ELC (which is not standard nor particularly well endorsed).
Without it I double, national style is that my spades are at the limit but my diamonds may be worse than this.

[mike777]

 pescetom, on 2025-December-25, 15:51, said:

I abstained because unfamiliar with ELC (which is not standard nor particularly well endorsed).
Without it I double, national style is that my spades are at the limit but my diamonds may be worse than this.

My surprise this is your nations style but ok. If pass was not permitted, option2 would be one no trump for me.

At my age "10". Looks a Doubleton diamond,

[pescetom]

 mike777, on 2025-December-25, 17:28, said:

My surprise this is your nations style but ok. If pass was not permitted, option2 would be one no trump for me.

At my age "10". Looks a Doubleton diamond,

I would much prefer "T", which is clearly a singleton and almost an honour.


"National style" may be a slight overbid, but for most players over here this double is definitely about the majors in first instance. Many will insist on at least 4-3, although others will bid it 3-3 if it seems opportune. Partner is authorized to show diamonds if necessary but has no illusions about fit.

I polled the local club as one reality check for you, but they're all busy eating again