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Detail specifications 115J - Level 2

Pre-empt : 4 NT opening

4NT is a super pre-empt
It's a 2 suiter in the minors;This opening bid should be part of your defensive ammunition.
  • 2 minors 5th or 6 th (a dozen cards in the minors )
  • strength 8-10HCP

The bidding is as follows :

Your Paertner bids his best minor at the 5 level

Examples
SWNE
4 SA
2 Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
5 Clubs
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
Problem E1149 : A 4 NT opening bid informs your P of your strength and distribution. It destabilizes the Opps who hold the majors.
 
SWNE
4 SA
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
10 Clubs
8 Clubs
5 Clubs
4 Clubs
3 Clubs
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem E2493 : Super pre-empt with this 2-suiter in the minors. The Opp's bid is now going to be difficult. Your P has only 2 choices : or ?