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Detail specifications 12RB - Level 1

The Opener fits the Responder's major

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The Opener has a fit in the Responder's major:
  • With a first-zone hand (12-14HCP)raise to 2 level.
  • With a second-zone hand, give a double raise to 3 level. This is a non-forcing game proposal.
  • With a third-zone hand, raise to 4 level in the major or make a slam bid according to the strength of the hand.

SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
2
7
4
10
8
6
2
K
4
A
K
Q
J
9
ProblemE1197The Responder's single raise indicates a heart fit of 4 cards and an ordinary first-zone opening (12-14HCP)
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
4
2
A
K
10
9
7
4
A
K
J
9
8
Problem E1204Double raise to show a 4 card fit and a second-zone hand.
 
 
Examples
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
4
2
A
K
10
7
A
Q
J
9
7
7
4
Problem E1167Your 14HCP are worth at least 15 with the honors concentrated. Be brave and double raise!
 
K
Q
10
8
5
3
9
5
3
A
Q
5
4
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
Pass
3
A
J
9
4
Q
9
6
K
J
10
J
7
2
Problem E6157
Responder's trial bid after a major raise to level 2.
 
 
Examples : Next bids
A
K
4
A
J
8
7
6
4
2
4
J
5
SWNE
1
Pass
1
Pass
3
Pass
3
Pass
4
Pass
4
Pass
Pass
8
5
K
Q
10
9
A
K
Q
J
10
Q
6
Problem E6115
The bidding after a double raise.