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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:
  • 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.

SWNE
3 Trefle Pass Pass
X
Ace Spades
Jack Spades
9 Spades
7 Spades
Ace Hearts
10 Hearts
4 Hearts
2 Hearts
4 Clubs
Queen Diamonds
9 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
Exercise E5684 double The perfect hand for a takeout double.
 
SWNE
3 Carreau Pass Pass
4 Coeur
Ace Spades
10 Spades
9 Spades
8 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
8 Hearts
7 Hearts
5 Hearts
4 Hearts
4 Clubs
2 Diamonds
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.

SWNE
3 Pique Pass Pass
3 SA
Ace Spades
10 Spades
10 Hearts
4 Hearts
Queen Clubs
5 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
Exercise E5688 3NT8 sure tricks and a stopper in the opening suit. Your Partner will surely bring you the ninth trick!
 
SWNE
3 Pique Pass Pass
4 SA
4 Spades
2 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
7 Clubs
6 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
Exercise E5686 4NT This 4NT jump overcall always shows a minor two-suiter at least 5-5.