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Detail specifications 12RB - Level 2

The opener fits the responder's major

1)The opener has a four-card fit in the responder's major,

  With a first-zone hand (12-14HCP), the opener fits at level 2
  With a second-zone hand, the opener fits at level 3. This non-forcing bid is a game proposal.
  With a third-zone hand: support at level 4, Splinter or the first control, depending on strength and distribution.
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
2 Coeur
7 Spades
4 Spades
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
6 Hearts
2 Hearts
King Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
Problem E1197 The low level support indicates
- a 4-card fit in hearts and an ordinary first-zone opening (12-14HCP)
 
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
3 Coeur
4 Spades
2 Spades
Ace Hearts
King Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
Problem E1204 Jump support to show the 4-card fit and second-zone strength.
 
 
The opener has a fit and a third-zone hand.
  • without anything extra , triple raise at level 4 in the major
  • with a void or a singleton, Splinter (double jump shift in that suit)
  • with a slam hand, Splinter or the first control

SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
4 Coeur
Ace Spades
King Spades
4 Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
10 Hearts
7 Hearts
6 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
9 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
Problem E1203Game...and nothing else!
 
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
3 Pique
4 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
Ace Clubs
9 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
Problem E1208Splinter with this strong hand