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Detail specifications 33D1 - Level 2 ★
Fourth seat reopening bids after a preempt opening (levels 3-4)
The fourth seat reopening bid after a preempt opening
After a preempt opening followed by two passes, you can reopen by:
After a preempt opening followed by two passes, you can reopen by:
- bidding a six-card suit or a very strong five-card suit with a dozen or so good points;
- doubling as from 11-12HCP and a suitable distribution. The double calls for the majors as a priority...
- bidding NT with strength in the opponents' suit or an independent minor.
- bidding 4NT with a minor two-suiter.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
Pass |
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X |
A
J
9
7
A
10
4
2
4
Q
9
7
6
Exercise E5684 double The perfect hand for a takeout double.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
Pass |
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4 |
A
10
9
8
K
Q
J
8
7
5
4
4
2
Exercise E5689 4 hearts Jump to 4 hearts which is the contract you wish to play!
Fourth seat reopening NT bid
- 3NT with the intention of playing them! You need to be able to stop the opening suit and have at least 7 sure tricks.
- 4NT with jump. This jump overcall always shows a minor two-suiter at least 5-5.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
3NT |
A
10
10
4
Q
5
A
K
Q
10
9
7
5
Exercise E5688 3NT8 sure tricks and a stopper in the opening suit. Your Partner will surely bring you the ninth trick!
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
4NT |
4
2
A
Q
9
8
7
6
A
Q
10
7
5
Exercise E5686 4NT This 4NT jump overcall always shows a minor two-suiter at least 5-5.
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