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Detail specifications 61SS - Level 2

The Truscott convention(NT after 1♥ or 1♠ doubled)

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Truscott 2 NT is one of the responder's bid It is made after a major suit opening, followed by a double
This forcing convention promises :
  • A 4 cards fit
  • A minimum strength 11 HCP

Reminder ! With the same number of points, but only 3 trump cards, redouble in order to look for the best contract.
SWNE
1
X
2NT
Q
J
10
7
7
3
A
10
7
A
10
9
4
Exercise E4805 2 NT Truscott Showing a 4 cards support and about 11 HCP.
 
SWNE
1
X
2NT
A
J
10
4
K
9
7
4
3
K
8
4
2
Exercise E5780 2 NT When you are holding 10-11 HCP, don't make a direct support bid. Your partner wouldn't have enough information for the ensuing bids if ever the opponents continued bidding.
 
 
3 NT Super Truscott is one of the responder's bids after a major opening, followed by a double . The Super Truscott promises a fit and enough strength for game.. and sometimes slam ambitions !
SWNE
1
X
3NT
A
K
10
7
4
4
2
J
10
K
10
7
4
Exercise E5783 3 NT Super Truscott : only 11 HCP, but 5 trump cards.