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Detail specifications 12OA - Level 1

Opener's 2nd bid without fit

Opener's 2nd bid without fit in responder's Major,
with a regular hand, non forcing NT bid at the level of :
  • 1 with a first zone (12-14HCP)regular hand
  • 2 (jump) with a Third zone (19-19HCP)regular hand

Please note: After a Major opening and a one level response (1 - 1 ), with a regular 2nd zone hand, the opener may be forced to bid a 3 card minor and bid 2NT on the following round.

   with a 2nd suit with at least 4 cards , the opener will announce his 2 suiter ...if his hand is strong enough.
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
2 SA
Ace Spades
Queen Spades
Jack Spades
7 Hearts
4 Hearts
King Clubs
10 Clubs
8 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
8 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E1198 Rebidding 2 NT with a jump requires:
- A balanced hand
- A 3rd zone hand.
with no major suit you could bid at level 1.
 
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 SA
10 Spades
7 Spades
4 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
10 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
8 Diamonds
Problem E1201 Rebid of 1NT with a regular 1st zone hand