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Detail specifications 112A - Level 3 ★

Opening bid 1 in a major (advanced)

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Major Opening bids (advanced)
  • Don't just count your HCP, but learn to appreciate the strength of your hand : sometimes hands with a 14HCP count are worth more than 15HCP and should be opened with a bid of 1NT.
  • With a special distribution and at least a 10HCP count, systematically open 1 ♥ or I ♠
  • Open with a NT bid (1 or 2) with 5 card majors and a regular hand when your honors are spread among the 4 suits

SWNE
1 SA Pass Pass Pass
King Spades
4 Spades
King Hearts
9 Hearts
Ace Clubs
King Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
4 Clubs
3 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
Problem E5754 : 1 NT Of course, because of your 14HCP you should open this hand with a 1 NT bid! If you had been in possession of a Jack ♥ or ♠, you wouldn't have hesitated.
 
SWNE
2 SA Pass Pass Pass
King Spades
Queen Spades
10 Spades
Ace Hearts
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
4 Hearts
3 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
Problem E5758 : 2NT With 20HCP, a 5 card major and honors spread evenly, open 2NT
 
 
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