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Detail specifications 21OB - Level 2 ★
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).
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).
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
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Pass |
K
Q
7
4
10
K
Q
8
4
K
10
7
4
No fit, 13 HCP... don't even think about it... just pass, and the opponents may overcall...hopefully ! you'll be waiting for them !
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
||
3 |
5
4
K
7
4
Q
5
4
A
8
7
5
4
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 a strong hand (15HCP and above), but no slam ambition, go to game :
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
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
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4 |
A
Q
J
8
7
K
10
A
J
10
9
4
2
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.
A smart bet because of your finesse options (♠ and ♣). Be aware of the quality of your long suits and the possibilities they offer.
A
J
10
9
7
4
Q
8
8
5
4
7
3
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
3 |
||
3NT |
K
Q
6
A
K
5
J
10
9
6
K
8
2
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
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
||
2NT |
K
Q
J
5
A
7
5
4
A
J
6
3
2
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.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
||
4NT |
K
Q
J
5
4
K
8
6
4
A
A
K
7
Blackwood ... To go straight to the point.
Without support
With less than 13-14 HCP : pass !
With 13-14 HCP or more
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.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
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3 |
A
K
10
9
6
4
K
Q
3
2
A
J
8
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.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
||
3NT |
Q
J
8
7
A
5
A
K
Q
10
5
4
2
Problem E4575
Your chances of making 9 tricks are very high, especially after a likely ♠ lead.
Your chances of making 9 tricks are very high, especially after a likely ♠ lead.
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