Is double then bid unconditionally forcing?

This question was asked to: Julian Pottage

Question

Hi Julian, In post analysis my partner said a double followed by a bid was unconditionally forcing ( but she forgot and passed ). I am too weak to double and bid. Would it have been better to double again or maybe just pass ?

Answer

With the North hand i would either overcall 1D and then double or double twice. On the actual auction North has not promised support for the majors, merely a hand that was too strong for a 1D overcall. 2D was not forcing. your partner with such a flat hand was right to pass.

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