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Detail specifications 12CE - Level 1

Opener's rebid after a change of suit (1 over 1)

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1)The opener has a four-card fit in the responder's suit,
  With a first-zone hand (12-14HCP), the opener gives support at the 2 level 2
   With a second-zone hand the opener supports at the 3 level
   With a third-zone hand:
  • balanced : 3 SA ; the responder will conclude at 4 in the major or pass.
  • unbalanced: supports at the 4 level in the major or makes a slam bid

SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
2
7
4
10
8
6
2
K
4
A
K
Q
J
9
Problème E1197
The opener's low support bid shows:
-a four-card heart fit and a first-zone opening (12-14HCP)
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
4
2
A
K
10
9
7
4
A
K
J
9
8
Problème E1204
Not having opened 1NT, the opener cannot have a balanced hand. The responder should realize this.
 
 
2) the opener doesn't have a fit in the responder's major
  Repeating the opening suit at level:
  • 2 with a first-zone hand (12-14HCP)
  • 3 with a second-zone hand (15-17HCP)

  a non-forcing NT bid at level:
  • 1 with a first-zone balanced hand (12-14HCP)
  • 2 (jump) with a third-zone hand (18-19HCP)
  • After a 1 heart opening and the response of 1 spade, without a 4-card minor, and without spade support, the opener is obliged to bid 2 clubs or 2 diamonds. He can bid 2NT next time round.

SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
4
10
8
7
A
Q
10
A
K
Q
10
9
7
Problème E1196
A jump rebid in the opening minor with a second-zone unbalanced hand
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
1NT
10
7
4
A
Q
10
10
4
A
Q
J
9
8
Problème E1201
1NT rebid with a first zone balanced hand
 
 
3) without a fit, the opener can also announce a two-suiter hand

ie he can bid another suit of at least four cards at the two level.There are three sorts of two-suiter hands:

  The minimum two-suiter, n on-forcing with 12-17HCP. This allows the responder to remain at the two level by returning to the opening suit.
  The maximum two-suiter, forcing for a round with at least 17HCP.The responder has to jump a level to get back to the opening suit.
  The jump shift, game forcing, as from 20HCP or so.
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
2
6
4
7
4
K
J
9
7
A
K
J
10
9
Problème E1195
Minimum two-suiter. The responder can return to diamonds, the opener's first suit, at level 2
 
 
Important !!!
You will not always be strong enough to announce your two suits, especially when the 5-card suit is the minor and not the major. Don't mislead your partner as to the strength of your hand.
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
1NT
6
4
A
Q
9
8
9
7
A
K
10
9
5
Problème E4830
Impossible to bid your 4-card major. You need 17HCP for a maximum two-suiter.