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Detail specifications 13AZ - Level 2

Rebid by the opener of 1NT

Rebid by the opener of 1NT
The rebid depends of course on the partner's response. The principal responses are :
  • 2 clubs Stayman
  • Texas
  • 3 NT
  • Pre-empt
  • slam bids
SWNE
1 SA Pass 2 Trefle Pass
2 Coeur Pass 2 Pique Pass
Pass
King Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
4 Hearts
Queen Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
Problem 1858
2 hearts After the responder's 2 club Stayman, the opener calls his 4-card major
 
SWNE
1 SA Pass 4 SA Pass
Pass
King Spades
4 Spades
3 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
Queen Diamonds
8 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem 1219
Pass With a minimum 1NT opening, the opener refuses the slam proposal
 
 
The opener's rebid after the responder's Stayman
After the responder's 2 clubs, the opener gives the number of his 4-card majors: 0, 1 or 2.
  • Without a 4-card major : 2
  • With one major : 2 in that suit, either 2 hearts or 2 spades.
  • With both 4-card majors : 2

SWNE
1 SA Pass 2 Trefle Pass
2 Carreau
King Spades
6 Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
Queen Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
Problem 4825 2 without a 4-card major to call
 
 
The opener's rebid ....
  • After the responder's Texas: the opener rectifies the Texas
  • 3NT: the responder knows slam is impossible and that it's best to play NT. The opener must pass.
  • Pre-empt bid of 4 hearts or 4 spades: the responder knows slam is impossible and this is the best contract. The opener must pass.

SWNE
1 SA Pass 2 Carreau Pass
2 Coeur Pass 3 Carreau Pass
3 Coeur
7 Spades
4 Spades
King Hearts
8 Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
7 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
Problème 1216
The Texas must be rectified regardless of the strength or number of cards in that suit.
 
 
After the responder's slam bid
  • A 4NT response proposes slam and the opener will accept if he's maximum.
  • 3 hearts or 3 spades by the responder means an excellent 6-card suit and the strength to think about slam: the opener either starts the controls or refuses the proposal.

SWNE
1 SA Pass 3 Coeur Pass
3 Pique
Ace Spades
9 Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
8 Hearts
Queen Clubs
8 Clubs
3 Clubs
2 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
Problème 1215
3 spades After your partner's slam proposal, start the controls