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Detail specifications 220P - Level 2 ★
The reponder's bids, not fitted and with a weak hand
The reponder's bids, not fitted
After the second the second bid of the opener, the responder knows approximately the strength of his hand.
Without a fit and with a hand of less than 10HCP, he has to show it to the opener so that the bidding can stop... rapidly...
Bids for weak hands include :
After the second the second bid of the opener, the responder knows approximately the strength of his hand.
Without a fit and with a hand of less than 10HCP, he has to show it to the opener so that the bidding can stop... rapidly...
Bids for weak hands include :
- Pass on opener's support at the lowest level
- A suit preference bid after : a strong two suiter bid by opener ,and the 2NT 'Slow Down' 2nd bid : it does not show 11HCP but in fact, less than 10!
| 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
Problem E1171 The responder knows the maximum HCP count of his camp. Without game hopes, he should try to stop ASAP.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
||
2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
2NT |
K
9
6
J
Q
10
7
5
A
J
9
7
5
Problem E5030 Situation in which the responder (South) has to bid (after a 2/1 intial response). here, with 11HCP and an unfitted regular hand he proposes game with 2NT
Pass or minimum level support
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
Pass |
10
7
4
A
9
6
4
3
2
10
7
6
5
Problem E5365 Pass The 1 ♠ rebid is not forcing....with a very weak hand, he can pass.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
Pass |
A
10
8
7
6
10
Q
9
6
Q
J
9
8
Problem E5366 Pass the partner has at least 6 cards in trump : the contract will be played with 7 trumps cards...it is likely to be the besyt contract for your camp.
Rebid in first suit of opener: is a preference bid.
After a minimum two suiter, the bid of the opener's first suit is a preference bid est un arrêt. It does not show fit but rather the best contract for the camp (... or the least bad one...) !).
The opener will pass.
After a minimum two suiter, the bid of the opener's first suit is a preference bid est un arrêt. It does not show fit but rather the best contract for the camp (... or the least bad one...) !).
The opener will pass.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
2 |
K
J
6
5
4
9
4
K
8
5
Q
7
6
Problem E5367 2 ♥ with a weak hand opposite an economic two suiter by opener, use the 'preference bit' to enable him to play with trumps 5 - 2 rather than 4 - 3
After a strong two suiter bid by opener
the responder must bid again ; He has 3 possible bids to choose from, depending on the strength of his hand :
the responder must bid again ; He has 3 possible bids to choose from, depending on the strength of his hand :
- With 5 cards in his suit, He repeats it.
- Otherwise, he bids 2 NT 'Slow down' Does not require 11HCP after a strong 2 suiter bid, but rather shows less tahn 10HCP , and a regular hand.
- Support bids in opener's suit: simple support with less than 8 points, Jump support with more.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
2 |
K
9
8
7
6
K
9
8
7
J
9
10
4
Problem E5370 2 ♦ Preference bid to enable the opener to play with trumps 5-2.
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