Responding to a major weak 2 opening

Responding to a major weak 2 opening.
The opener has said everything he had to say : you are the one to manage what is coming next
Reminders :

  Any response bid at game level is a stop ; your partner will pass.

  Any support bid is also a stop : your partner will have to pass.

  Any shift is forcing (except, of course, at game level).

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No fit, 13 HCP... don't even think about it... just pass, and the opponents may overcall...hopefully ! you'll be waiting for them !

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In response to a 2 ♥ opening, follow the law of total tricks : 9 trump cards = 9 tricks. If you fail, this will most probably mean that the opponents have missed a ♠ contract.

With a support (at least 2 cards)

Support and 7-8 HCP : follow the law of total tricks

with 3 cards, raise the preempt at level 3.
with 4 cards, go for game

With a strong hand (15HCP and above), but no slam ambition, go to game :

4 ♥ or 4 ♠
or 3 NT with a 15 HCP balanced hand, and stoppers in all suits

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Quiz 1049
A smart bet because of your finesse options (♠ and ♣). Be aware of the quality of your long suits and the possibilities they offer.

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With a balanced hand there is no guarantee that you do not lose 4 tricks on a 4♠ contract

Looking for a game or a slam:

2 NT is asking for more informations (forcing !)
A jump shift at level 4 is a prospection bid : 4 cards support and a nice 5 carder.
Blackwood right away in order to locate an Ace or K trump

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With a "low range" opening, The opener will repeat his suit at level 3. In this case, it will be the final contract, and there will be no game.

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Blackwood ... To go straight to the point.

Without support
With less than 13-14 HCP : pass !
With 13-14 HCP or more

shift with a nice 5 or 6 carder
raise at game level with 4 or 5 obvious tricks
3 NT with a leading minor suit and stoppers in the other suits.

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You can afford this forcing shift bid = for 3♥, you need a nice 6(or more) carder. In addition, with a void in ♠, you need to be strong enough to face a misfit.

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Problem E4575
Your chances of making 9 tricks are very high, especially after a likely ♠ lead.

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Detail specifications 21OB - Level 2 ★

Responding to a major weak 2 opening

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