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Detail specifications 61BD - Level 1 ★

further bidding after a Stayman : after 2♦

The reponder's 2nd bid with a 5-4 in the majors, after a 2♦ rebid by the opener

   With less than 10HCP, the responder bids :
  • 2♥ with 5 cards in ♥
  • 2 ♠ with 5 cards in ♠
The opener will bid game if he is maximum

  With 10+HCP the reponder uses the Criss Cross :
  • 3 ♥ with 5 cards in ♠ and 4 in ♥
  • 3 ♠ with 5 cards in ♥ and 4 in ♠
The opener rectifies to 4 ♠ or 4 ♥ and will be the declarer
Queen Spades
5 Spades
King Hearts
6 Hearts
4 Hearts
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
5 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
9 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
SWNE
1 SA Pass
2 Trefle Pass 2 Carreau Pass
2 Pique
Ace Spades
Jack Spades
10 Spades
6 Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
7 Hearts
5 Hearts
7 Clubs
2 Clubs
6 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E8036 5 cards in ♠ and 8HCP ; the responder bids his 5 cards major. With a minimum opening, the opener will pass.
 
Queen Spades
Jack Spades
7 Spades
5 Spades
Ace Hearts
King Hearts
9 Hearts
5 Hearts
4 Hearts
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
6 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
SWNE
1 SA Pass 2 Trefle Pass
2 Carreau Pass 3 Pique Pass
4 Coeur
Ace Spades
King Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
7 Hearts
6 Hearts
9 Clubs
5 Clubs
3 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
7 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E6004 After the 2♦ rebid by the opener, 3 ♠ is a transfer for ♥ (with 5 cards in ♥ and at least 10HCP). The opener will rectify and will be the declarer.