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Detail specifications 220A - Level 1 ★
After a weak or ambiguous rebid
The responder after a weak or ambiguous rebid by the opener.
Weak rebids show a 1st zone hand (12-14HCP). They include : The repetition of the opening suit at level 2 , 1 NT and the simple support of the responder's suit at the lowest level. The bid of a new suit at an 'economic' level is ambiguous, as the H♥ count could be anything from 12 to 19HCP...
Weak rebids show a 1st zone hand (12-14HCP). They include : The repetition of the opening suit at level 2 , 1 NT and the simple support of the responder's suit at the lowest level. The bid of a new suit at an 'economic' level is ambiguous, as the H♥ count could be anything from 12 to 19HCP...
- With less than 8HCP: The responder will pass or support the opener at the minimum level
- With 8 to 11HCP A game may be on : The responder will make a non forcing bid describing his strength and distribution ( Jump support, repetition of his suit or 2NT with 11HCP)
- With 12+HCP game at least : forcing bid to look for the best game (3rd of 4th suit forcing, 2♣ 'Roudi'....)
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
Pass |
A
K
Q
10
7
4
2
10
7
4
7
6
2
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
2NT |
K
9
6
J
Q
10
7
5
A
J
9
7
5
Problème E5030
Situation where the responder (South) has to bid. Here, with 11HCP he invites to game in NT
Situation where the responder (South) has to bid. Here, with 11HCP he invites to game in NT
With a fit : support in the opener's major.
Fitted, the responder's priority is to show support in the opener's major. (non forcing bid)
In case ofdiffered support of the opener's suit (after a 2/1 suit shift 1st response), any support bid in the opener's forcing....sauf si le palier de la manche est atteint
Fitted, the responder's priority is to show support in the opener's major. (non forcing bid)
- Simple support in the opener's major with less than 8HD points
- Jump support in the opener's major with 8 to 12 HD points:
In case ofdiffered support of the opener's suit (after a 2/1 suit shift 1st response), any support bid in the opener's forcing....sauf si le palier de la manche est atteint
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suit is forcing... unless game level is reached
- A support in the major at level 3 is a slam invite
- A support at level 4 in the major is weaker than at level 3 3....
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
4 |
7
K
Q
10
4
A
Q
9
8
4
J
4
2
Problème E1602
Game level support with 12HCP and a distributed hand.
Game level support with 12HCP and a distributed hand.
Without a fit in a major
Without hope for game : pass or preference bid in one of the opener's suit or repetition of your long suit.
With hopes for game, a regular hand and strength in one of the opener's suit :
With a stopper in another suit, bid that suit : The opener will bid NT, if he holds the 4th suit.
Without hope for game : pass or preference bid in one of the opener's suit or repetition of your long suit.
With hopes for game, a regular hand and strength in one of the opener's suit :
- 1NT after a 1 level rebid
- 2NT with 11HCP
- 3NT with 12HCP
With a stopper in another suit, bid that suit : The opener will bid NT, if he holds the 4th suit.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1NT |
Q
K
J
8
6
5
J
9
Q
10
9
4
2
Problème E9166
1NT 'catch all' : You can't repeat ♥ with only 5 cards, and 2♦ would be a forcing bidg
1NT 'catch all' : You can't repeat ♥ with only 5 cards, and 2♦ would be a forcing bidg
FR version
The responder knows exactly the maximum HCP count of his camp. Without the values for game, he must stop ASAP..