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Detail specifications 43UZ - Level 2 ★
2nd bid after a Sputnik and 1NT
The responder's 2nd bid after an overcall in a major, a Sputnik and 1NT rebid by the opener.
Analyze the hand of the 1♦ opener that rebid 1NT after a 1♠ overcall : He has a regular 1st zone hand (12-14HCP), with :
Now, all you have to do is draw the logical conclusions...depending on your hand !
Analyze the hand of the 1♦ opener that rebid 1NT after a 1♠ overcall : He has a regular 1st zone hand (12-14HCP), with :
- 4 or 5 cards in ♦ (opening of his best minor)
- Not 4 cards in ♥, otherwise, he would have shown support after his partner's Sputnik
- Not necessarily a stopper in the overcalled suit (1NT could have been the only possible bid with 2 or 3 small cards in ♠....).
Now, all you have to do is draw the logical conclusions...depending on your hand !
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1 |
X |
Pass |
1NT |
5
4
3
K
10
9
Q
8
2
A
K
J
10
With a hand of 10HCP or less : there is no hope for game
- Without support or a 5 cards suit : PASS. Even if the opps start by cashing in 5 tricks in the overcalled suit, you can still get 7 tricks !
- With a 5 cards suit, bid it : The contract will probably be easier to play than 1NT especially if you don't have a stopper in the overcalled suit.
- Without a stopper in the overcalled suit and 4 cards in the opener's suit : show support.
- After your Sputnik double, bidding a new suit at level 2 promises at least 5 cards and less than 11HCP (otherwise you would have bid it in the first round) : It is a stop.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1 |
||
X |
Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
Pass |
J
9
7
K
10
4
3
K
Q
7
3
J
3
Problème E5424
Pass with that uninspiring 10HCP regular hand.
Pass with that uninspiring 10HCP regular hand.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1 |
||
X |
Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
2 |
7
6
A
K
9
7
7
6
3
9
7
5
4
Problème E5427
2 ♦ Minimum opening, No ♠ stopper: You must show support in ♦.
2 ♦ Minimum opening, No ♠ stopper: You must show support in ♦.
With a 10 - 11HCP hand : game is possible !
- With 11HCP and a stopper in the overcalled suit : 2NT game invite for 3NT
- With a good support, Invite to game with a jump support
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1 |
||
X |
Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
2NT |
K
8
Q
9
7
6
A
Q
9
7
4
6
5
Problème E5428
2NT With that regular, 11HCP hand and a ♠ stopper. Invite to game.
2NT With that regular, 11HCP hand and a ♠ stopper. Invite to game.
With a 12+HCP hand, Impose game!
- With a stopper in the overcalled suit : 3NT
- Without a stopper : cue bid to verify
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1 |
||
X |
Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
3NT |
A
10
7
2
A
10
6
5
A
J
8
7
9
Problème E5430
3NT Without a possible fit, impose game at 3NT.
3NT Without a possible fit, impose game at 3NT.
FR version
The opener's rebid at 1NT does not guarantee a stopper in the overcalled suit. It may well be the only possible rebid.