Walsh

Advantages of Walsh

 

* Over 1D response to 1C opening, skipping the major suits and rebidding 1NT helps the bidding in the

  following ways:

- When there are not enough points to play a game, it gives the partnership a chance to play an optimal

  1NT, 2C or 2D contract.

- When the partnership has enough points to play a game and the Responder doesn’t have a four-card

  major, 3NT can be bid without using any conventions.

- When the partnership has enough points to play a game and the Responder has five diamonds and a

  four-card major, reaching the correct 3NT, 4M or 5D contract is not a problem.

* Since rebidding 1M promises five clubs and a four-card major, it is easier to compete, bid a game or

  bid a slam with a 5-3 club fit.

* It is possible to penalize opponents with a surprise distribution if opponents balance the 1NT rebid.

* Most importantly, it is very difficult for the defense to lead and defend against no-trump contracts after

  the 1NT rebid; this is the biggest advantage of the Walsh convention.

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