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Detail specifications 14DA - Level 1

Opener's pre-empt reibd (3+level)

Opener's pre-empt reibd (3+ level)
Reminder: after a pre-empt opening, the responder takes bidding control.
  • A 3NT response is a conclusion
  • All supporting bids are conclusions
  • All changes of suit are forcing (except if game level has already been reached)

SWNE
3 Trefle Pass 3 Carreau Pass
3 Coeur
4 Spades
2 Spades
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
7 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
5 Clubs
9 Diamonds
Problm 1382 3 hearts:showing a little extra strength in hearts.
 
SWNE
3 Trefle Pass 3 Coeur Pass
4 Coeur
10 Spades
7 Spades
Queen Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
7 Clubs
6 Clubs
4 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problem 1386 4 hearts : Fitted with no extra strength or control, supporting the responder
 
 
Opener's pre-empt rebid after the responder's change of suit
Suit changes are forcing for a round. They need a strong hand and a 6-card suit
  • With two cards in that suit the opener should make a support bid .
  • He can bid an extra strength at the 3 level
  • He can make a control bid at the 4 level
  • 3 NT without a fit
Problem 1388 3NT : No spade fit, nothing but clubs!
 
SWNE
3 Trefle Pass 3 Carreau Pass
4 Coeur
7 Spades
6 Spades
2 Hearts
Ace Clubs
King Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
2 Clubs
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
Problem 1389 4 hearts : rebid at the four level shows a control in that suit and a fit with the responder.