[mike777]

Opponents silent

2/1

1D-2C?

Partner surprised me tonight saying 2C always promises 5 over a Diamond.

Is this a good way to play it?

[bluenikki]

mike777, on 2025-December-31, 21:56, said:

Opponents silent

2/1

1D-2C?

Partner surprised me tonight saying 2C always promises 5 over a Diamond.

Is this a good way to play it?

In general, you'd like the most expensive simple suit response to show 5.

But what if you're dealt 3=3=3=4 with too much strength for the 3NT response?

[pescetom]

 mike777, on 2025-December-31, 21:56, said:

Partner surprised me tonight saying 2C always promises 5 over a Diamond.

Is this a good way to play it?

Not in my opinion, particularly if Opener promised 4+ diamonds and did not deny 4 clubs.

[DavidKok]

I play that it promises 5+, but I put 3=3=3=4 in the inverted minor raise. This is supported by the fact that my 1♦ is usually 5+. You can equally well play 2♣ as '5+ or 3=3=3=4'.

Some people play it as a generic 4+, choosing to establish a game force immediately rather than raise with inverted minor on 4 cards.

Notice how responder has an easy bid with any of the following:

• 4(+)♥
  
• 4(+)♠
  
• 5(+)♣
  
• 4(+)♦

What remains is exactly 3=3=3=4.

I would not jump to 3NT with a strong hand, regardless of range.

[jillybean]

mike777, on 2025-December-31, 21:56, said:

Opponents silent

2/1

1D-2C?

Partner surprised me tonight saying 2C always promises 5 over a Diamond.

Is this a good way to play it?

I like it, this is the only sequence where I play 1x:2C natural, gf

[bluenikki]

DavidKok, on 2026-January-01, 05:03, said:

I would not jump to 3NT with a strong hand, regardless of range.

I despise the jump to 3NT with anything but 4333.

[jillybean]

bluenikki, on 2026-January-01, 19:22, said:

I despise the jump to 3NT with anything but 4333.

FYP

[pescetom]

jillybean, on 2026-January-01, 21:58, said:

FYP

The invaluable contribution of AI to understanding what FYP may mean (trusting it is not the partnership terminating dialogue I might imagine after a similar jump)

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FYP means "For You Page," referring to the personalized, algorithm-driven content feed on platforms like TikTok and Instagram that shows users videos and posts tailored to their interests, making it a key area for content discovery and viral trends, often associated with the hashtag #fyp. While primarily a social media term, FYP can also stand for "Final Year Project" in academic settings.
On Social Media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
Definition: A curated stream of content (videos, posts) that an app's algorithm thinks you'll like, based on your past interactions (likes, shares, watches).
Creator Goal: Using the #fyp or #foryoupage hashtag aims to get content onto more users' For You Pages for wider visibility.
User Experience: It's how users discover new creators and content that matches their niche interests, driving engagement and making the apps addictive.
In Academia (e.g., Universities)
Definition: A required capstone project for graduating students in certain fields, often called a "Final Year Project" or similar.
In summary, if you see FYP in a social media context, think personalized content feed; if it's in a school or university setting, think graduation project.