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Detail specifications 61BD - Level 1 ★

further bidding after a Stayman : after 2♦

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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
Q
5
K
6
4
Q
J
5
4
A
K
9
7
SWNE
1NT
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
2
A
J
10
6
4
Q
J
7
5
7
2
6
4
Problem E8036 5 cards in ♠ and 8HCP ; the responder bids his 5 cards major. With a minimum opening, the opener will pass.
 
Q
J
7
5
A
K
9
5
4
7
4
6
3
SWNE
1NT
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
3
Pass
4
A
K
4
Q
7
6
9
5
3
A
K
7
4
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.
 
 
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