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Detail specifications 21QE - Level 4 ★

Bids on 2NT openings

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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 :

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

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Problem E5987 3 ♣ Puppet StaymanWith 3 cards in a major and an irregular hand, use Puppet Stayman to find a major fit.

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Problem E5990 3♦ This is a Texas bid meaning 5 ♥ cards.

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3♦ 4 cards in one or both majors
3♥ 5 ♥ cards
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3NT No 4 card major

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Problem E5993 ♠ Showing a 5 card major : team has a fit.

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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

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Problem E5992 3♠ Showing 4♥ cards.

Responder's 2nd bid after Opener's 3♥ or 3♠ 2nd 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

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Problem E5996 4♥ Slam not possible, Responder signs off with Game.

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