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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
1NT
Pass
Pass
Pass
K
4
K
9
A
K
9
8
4
3
J
10
7
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
2NT
Pass
Pass
Pass
K
Q
10
A
J
9
4
3
A
J
9
A
J
Problem E5758 : 2NT With 20HCP, a 5 card major and honors spread evenly, open 2NT
 
 
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