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Detail specifications 22HS - Level 2

Bids after Opener's 2NT rebid

font size='20px'> After a minor suit opening, Opener's response jump bid to 2NT
  • guarantees a 3rd zone hand (18-19HCP)
  • denies a biddable major at the 1 level

Responder immediately knows whether to look for Game or Slam. 2NT is strong but non forcing. : Responder passes with 4-5HCP
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
2 SA
Ace Spades
Queen Spades
Jack Spades
7 Hearts
4 Hearts
King Clubs
10 Clubs
8 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
8 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E1198 No biddable major at the 1 level, regular hand and 18-19HCP (18HCP in this case), Opener rebids 2NT.
 
 
Responder's 2nd bid after Opener's jump bid to 2NT
All Responder's shift bids are forcing except Game sign off :
  • With the strength for Game and a 5 card major, the Responder bids his other minor (type of Roudi)
  • Support bid in opening minor is natural
  • Rebidding the major at the 3 level shows 6 cards and Slam hopes.
  • On the other hand, if Responder rebids his minor at the 3 level, this means minimum support.

Ace Spades
King Spades
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
2 Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
6 Clubs
5 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
8 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass
1 Coeur Pass 2 SA Pass
3 Trefle
7 Spades
2 Spades
King Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
7 Hearts
4 Hearts
Queen Clubs
9 Clubs
7 Clubs
King Diamonds
4 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problem E5148 3 Game forcing and 5 cards (type of Roudi)
 
Queen Spades
9 Spades
2 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 SA Pass
3 Pique
Ace Spades
King Spades
Jack Spades
10 Spades
7 Spades
5 Spades
Ace Hearts
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
8 Clubs
7 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem E5149 Rebidding the major at the 3 level shows 6 cards and Slam hopes.
 
 

Further biding after Opener's 2NT rebid. Responder's 2nd bid
7 Spades
3 Spades
2 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
10 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
2 SA Pass 4 Coeur Pass
Pass Pass
Ace Spades
King Spades
4 Spades
6 Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
9 Clubs
4 Clubs
3 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E6227 Jump bid to 4 is a sign off bid with 6COs and no slam hope.
 
Queen Spades
7 Spades
5 Spades
Queen Hearts
5 Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
5 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 SA Pass
3 Trefle Pass 3 Carreau Pass
3 SA Pass
Jack Spades
10 Spades
6 Spades
4 Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
6 Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
7 Clubs
6 Clubs
3 Clubs
8 Diamonds
Problem E9258 3 - support bid and Game forcing.