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The opener's rebid after a fitted 2NT response

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The opener's rebid after a fitted 2NT response.
After an opening 1 of a major, the response 2NT is ultra precise :
  • 4 cards in the major (and not 2, 4 or 5!)
  • 12HCP
  • A balanced hand without a 5-card suitThe 2NT response is a convention, and doesn't guarantee any stoppers. It's non-forcing and the opener can pass.
SWNE
1
Pass
2NT
6
4
A
Q
J
K
5
3
2
J
6
5
3
Problème E2233
To show a 5-3 heart fit ... and win game.
 
 
The opener's rebid
The opener knows the exact strength of his partner.
  • With a minimum 12HCP opening, he passes if he's happy to play NT.With a minimum opening he can also conclude at 3 in the major, if he doesn't want to play NT.With a strong opening, he calls game without describing his hand to the opponents!
A
J
9
K
8
6
2
K
7
6
4
10
7
SWNE
1
Pass
2NT
Pass
3
Pass
Pass
Pass
K
Q
10
8
6
Q
7
4
Q
8
5
A
8
Problème E5768
3 spades With this very ordinary hand, don't go to game. 3 spades is a conclusion.
 
K
10
5
A
Q
7
2
J
7
4
2
J
8
SWNE
1
Pass
2NT
Pass
4
Pass
Pass
Pass
A
Q
J
9
8
6
4
A
Q
10
9
7
2
Problème E5770
4 spades. Try for game with this strong hand.
 
 
The opener's rebid
  • With game not sure, the opener can ask his partner if he has something good in his second suit (a sort of trial bid in a suit). He bids that suit.With a balanced hand and the honors sprinkled about, the opener can also propose game in NT. He bids 3NT. The partner either accepts the proposal or else bids 4 hearts or 4 spades.With a strong hand, the opener begins the controls or jumps to 4NT if he holds all the controls!
SWNE
1
Pass
2NT
Pass
3
Pass
4
Pass
Pass
Pass
A
K
Q
10
8
K
9
6
A
Q
6
3
4
Problème E5769
3 clubs A sort of trial bid showing he needs some backup in clubs.
 
 
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