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Detail specifications 13AZ - Level 2

Rebid by the opener of 1NT

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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
1NT
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
Pass
K
4
Q
J
9
4
Q
9
8
6
A
Q
J
Problem 1858
2 hearts After the responder's 2 club Stayman, the opener calls his 4-card major
 
SWNE
1NT
Pass
4NT
Pass
Pass
K
4
3
A
Q
J
Q
J
9
Q
8
6
4
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
1NT
Pass
2
Pass
2
K
6
4
Q
J
9
Q
9
8
6
A
Q
J
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
1NT
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
3
Pass
3
7
4
K
8
4
A
Q
J
9
7
A
Q
10
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
1NT
Pass
3
Pass
3
A
9
4
Q
8
Q
8
3
2
A
K
J
10
Problème 1215
3 spades After your partner's slam proposal, start the controls