[pescetom]

This time it accepts an invite to slam with the minimum 22 HCP explained for 2♣;2NT and with 4333 shape.

[johnu]

GIBBO certainly understands invitational bids. That's why it accepted your invitation. What GIBBO doesn't understand is what it is supposed to respond to an invitation. Sort of similar to how GIBBO understands offshape takeout doubles enough to make one, but has no idea what do do later in the auction.

[msheald]

A player with 4333 shape and K-J of clubs should subtract a point or two for distribution, so GIBBO should not have accepted the invite. However, GIBBO does not play shape well, so this is understandable. Best regards.

Mike

[pescetom]

 msheald, on 2026-May-13, 05:22, said:

A player with 4333 shape and K-J of clubs should subtract a point or two for distribution, so GIBBO should not have accepted the invite. However, GIBBO does not play shape well, so this is understandable.

I think it's a pretty good hand despite the shape, worth it's 22 HCP and maybe a little more (say half a point). But no way is it worth an accept with a 22-24 range.