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Game-forcing 2♣

The 2♣ response is considered two-over-one game-forcing in this bidding system. It either is natural or conceals a fit in diamonds.

1♦ - 2♣ -
2♦MIN, 12–15, (5+♦ or (41)44)
2♥S/T, 15–17, 4+♥
2♠S/T, 15–17, 4+♠
2NTMIN, 12–15, 4441
3♣S/T, 15+, 4+♣
3♦S/T, 15+, 6+♦
3♥!SPL, (12–14 or 18–20), 0–1♥, 0–3♠, 4+♣
3♠!SPL, (12–14 or 18–20), 0–1♠, 0–3♥, 4+♣
3NTS/T, 15–17, 4441