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Detail specifications 117K - Level 1 ★
The 2 club opening: strong undetermined hand
2 club openings cover several types of hand:
Some advice:
Open 2 clubs if you hold the number of tricks for game minus 1
- balanced hands with at least 22-23HCP (super NT),
- third-zone one-suiter hands with a strong suit of at least 6 cards,
- fourth-zone hands with a very strong 5-card major (minimum ace king queen x x).
Some advice:
Open 2 clubs if you hold the number of tricks for game minus 1
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
K
3
3
A
J
3
A
K
Q
10
5
4
3
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
A
J
9
2
K
4
K
Q
4
A
K
Q
3
Problème E2506
2 clubsAll very strong balanced hands (22-23HCP) should be opened 2 clubs followed by a NT rebid.
2 clubsAll very strong balanced hands (22-23HCP) should be opened 2 clubs followed by a NT rebid.
Careful!The 2 club opening isn't suitable for two-suiter hands in general and for minor-major two-suiters in particular.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
K
Q
10
4
A
J
6
A
K
Q
10
9
5
Problème E2510
1 diamondThe 2 club opening really isn't suitable for two-suiters and in particular to minor-major two-suiters.
1 diamondThe 2 club opening really isn't suitable for two-suiters and in particular to minor-major two-suiters.
The 2 club opening is forcing for a round.
In response the partner usually announces 2 diamonds as a relay or else he gives:
In response the partner usually announces 2 diamonds as a relay or else he gives:
- a very strong major of at least 5 cards headed by two high honors
- a very strong minor of at least 6 cardsheaded by two high honors
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
||
2 |
8
7
6
5
7
5
4
8
6
3
2
9
8
Problème E4523
2 diamondsRelay, even with nothing at all. You will pass with alacrity next time round when the opener has described his 2 club hand.
2 diamondsRelay, even with nothing at all. You will pass with alacrity next time round when the opener has described his 2 club hand.
The opener's rebid after a 2 diamond response.
With a one-suiter hand, he bids his suit in general a 6-card suit headed by high honors
- With a balanced hand, the opener bids 2NT
A
7
4
2
9
7
6
5
K
9
4
K
6
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
4NT |
Pass |
6 |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
K
6
A
Q
A
Q
J
10
5
3
A
9
5
Problem E6148 Example of a 2NT rebid by the opener of 2 clubs
K
8
6
5
K
Q
7
4
Q
7
4
2
5
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
2 |
A
Q
J
10
9
2
A
A
K
J
10
9
8
Problem E5297 Bid your very nice suit. Your partner will decide the rest : stop, game, slam...
FR version
2 clubs With a magnificent third-zone one-suiter (about 18HCP), open 2 clubs strong undetermined hand. If you open 1 diamond then jump to 3 diamonds that would indicate a second-zone one-suiter (15-17HCP)