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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...
  • 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'....)
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass
1 Pique Pass 1 SA Pass
Pass
Ace Spades
King Spades
Queen Spades
10 Spades
7 Hearts
4 Hearts
2 Hearts
10 Clubs
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
7 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problème E1171
The responder knows exactly the maximum HCP count of his camp. Without the values for game, he must stop ASAP..
 
SWNE
1 Coeur Pass
2 Carreau Pass 2 Coeur Pass
2 SA
King Spades
9 Spades
6 Spades
Jack Hearts
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
7 Clubs
5 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
Problème E5030
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)
  • 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
    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....
SWNE
1 Pique Pass
2 Trefle Pass 2 Coeur Pass
4 Coeur
7 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
4 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
4 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problème E1602
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 :
  • 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.
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass
1 Coeur Pass 1 Pique Pass
1 SA
Queen Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
8 Hearts
6 Hearts
5 Hearts
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problème E9166
1NT 'catch all' : You can't repeat with only 5 cards, and 2 would be a forcing bidg