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Detail specifications 12RB - Level 2

The opener fits the responder's major

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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
Pass
1
Pass
2
7
4
10
8
6
2
K
4
A
K
Q
J
9
Problem E1197 The low level support indicates
- a 4-card fit in hearts and an ordinary first-zone opening (12-14HCP)
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
4
2
A
K
10
9
7
4
A
K
J
9
8
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
Pass
1
Pass
4
A
K
4
K
J
10
7
6
4
A
K
9
8
Problem E1203Game...and nothing else!
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
4
A
Q
10
9
A
9
4
A
K
J
9
8
Problem E1208Splinter with this strong hand