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Detail specifications 21QC - Level 3 ★
Bids on 2NT openings
responses to 2NT openings
On a 2NT opening, the Opener promises exactly 20-21HCP and a regular hand. Sometimes, it's possible to have a 5 card major. Responder passes with less than 4HCP. With +4HCP Responder's bids are :
On a 2NT opening, the Opener promises exactly 20-21HCP and a regular hand. Sometimes, it's possible to have a 5 card major. Responder passes with less than 4HCP. With +4HCP Responder's bids are :
- 3♣ with at least one major with 3 or 4 cards : with only 3 cards in a major, you need an irregular hand (void or singleton)
- Transfer 5 cards in a major or 6 in a minor: Opener only rectifies if he has a 3 card support
- 3NT natural, no 3 card major and support to play Game.
- 4♣ two-suiter minors and Game forcing
- 4♦ two-suiter majors and Game forcing
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2NT |
Pass |
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3 |
K
8
7
K
J
6
8
9
8
7
6
5
2
Problem E5987 2♣ Puppet StaymanWith 3 cards in a major and an irregular hand, use Puppet Stayman to find a major fit.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2NT |
Pass |
||
3 |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
4 |
K
8
K
J
8
6
4
8
7
8
7
5
2
Problem E5990 3♦ This is a Texas bid meaning 5 ♥ cards.
font size='22px'>After a 2NT opening bid, Opener's rebid after 3♣
- 3♦ 4 cards in one or both majors
- 3♥ 5 ♥ cards
- 3♠ 5 ♠ cards/font>
- 3NT No 4 card major
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
3 |
A
Q
10
9
6
A
10
K
Q
J
K
J
10
Problem E5993 ♠ Showing a 5 card major : team has a fit.
K
8
3
2
K
8
5
8
7
8
6
5
2
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
4 |
Pass |
4 |
A
Q
J
9
A
10
2
K
Q
J
K
J
10
Problem E5994 3♦ Showing one or both majors with 4 cards, therefore denying a 5 card major
Responder's 2nd bid after Opener's 3♦ bid.
- 3♥ - 4♠ cards (reverse bid so that Opener is Declarer)
- 3♠ - 4♥ cards
- 3NT - no 4 card major
- 4♣ - both majors with 4 cards
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2NT |
Pass |
||
3 |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
3 |
10
9
8
Q
J
8
5
K
J
7
8
7
5
Problem E5992 3♠ Showing 4♥ cards.
Responder's 2nd bid after Opener's 3♥ or 3♠ 2nd bid.
Responder's 2nd bid after Opener's 3NT bid.
- 4♥ or 4♠ fitted no slam ambition
- 3♠, 4♣, 4♦ or 4♥ fitted and control
- 3NT not fitted
Responder's 2nd bid after Opener's 3NT bid.
- 4♣ 6 cards in suit - slam try
- 4♦ 6 cards in suit - slam try
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2NT |
Pass |
||
3 |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
4 |
10
9
Q
J
8
5
Q
J
7
2
8
7
5
Problem E5996 4♥ Slam not possible, Responder signs off with Game.
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