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Detail specifications 12RB - Level 1

The Opener fits the Responder's major

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 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
2 Coeur
7 Spades
4 Spades
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
6 Hearts
2 Hearts
King Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
ProblemE1197The Responder's single raise indicates a heart fit of 4 cards and an ordinary first-zone opening (12-14HCP)
 
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
3 Coeur
4 Spades
2 Spades
Ace Hearts
King Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
Problem E1204Double raise to show a 4 card fit and a second-zone hand.
 
 
Examples
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass 1 Coeur Pass
3 Coeur
4 Spades
2 Spades
Ace Hearts
King Hearts
10 Hearts
7 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
7 Clubs
7 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E1167Your 14HCP are worth at least 15 with the honors concentrated. Be brave and double raise!
 
King Spades
Queen Spades
10 Spades
8 Spades
5 Hearts
3 Hearts
9 Clubs
5 Clubs
3 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
5 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass 1 Pique Pass
2 Pique Pass 2 SA Pass
3 Pique
Ace Spades
Jack Spades
9 Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
9 Hearts
6 Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
10 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
7 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problem E6157
Responder's trial bid after a major raise to level 2.
 
 
Examples : Next bids
Ace Spades
King Spades
4 Spades
Ace Hearts
Jack Hearts
8 Hearts
7 Hearts
6 Hearts
4 Hearts
2 Hearts
4 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
5 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass 1 Coeur Pass
3 Coeur Pass 3 Pique Pass
4 Trefle Pass 4 Coeur Pass
Pass
8 Spades
5 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
Ace Clubs
King Clubs
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
10 Clubs
Queen Diamonds
6 Diamonds
Problem E6115
The bidding after a double raise.