Auctions opening 2C often end up with a confused feel about them. Best to avoid in marginal cases such as here. It is admittedly possible to miss game if partner passes 1C, but it makes the auction a lot easier if he responds with anything but pass. Here eg North could reverse in 2D over a 1 level bid. 5D is a strange bid, 4C would seem more natural.
Auctions opening 2C often end up with a confused feel about them. Best to avoid in marginal cases such as here. It is admittedly possible to miss game if partner passes 1C, but it makes the auction a lot easier if he responds with anything but pass. Here eg North could reverse in 2D over a 1 level bid.
ReplyDelete5D is a strange bid, 4C would seem more natural.
4D would be ok also. 5D is poor because it forces south to 6C just to give a preference.
DeleteAfter 1C I would definitely respond with this south hand.
1C 1S
2D 2S ...
should get you to 4S comfortably.