Lyric 2♥
The related 2♦={both majors} opening is known as Ekren or Ekrens after the Norwegian grand master who invented it. Bjørn Olaf Ekren prefers the 2♦ incarnation should not bear his name.
—Bridge: 2♥ as weak in both majors, Chris Ryall
I prefer BTU Terrorist’s continuations.
| 2♥- | PRE, 4+♥, 4+♠ |
|---|---|
| 2NT | NAT INV |
| 3♣! | INV+, 3+♠ |
| 3♦! | INV+, 3+♥ |
| 3NT | S/O |
| 4♣♦ | NAT S/T |
| 2♥-3♣ | INV+, 3+♠ |
|---|---|
| 3♦! | MIN, 4=♠ |
| 3♥ | MAX, 5+♥ |
| 3♠ | MIN, 5+♠ |
| 3NT | MAX, 44(xx) |
| 4♣+ | MAX, 5+♠ |
| 2♥-3♦ | INV+, 3+♥ |
|---|---|
| 3♥ | MIN |
| 3♠! | MAX, 4=♥ |
| 3NT+ | MAX, 5+♥ |