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Detail specifications 22BC - Level 2

After a 2 over 1 suit change by responder

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2nd bid by responder after a 2 over 1 initial response
  • The responder has to bid again : All 2/1 responses are forcing for one round.
  • Any new bid by responder is forcing to game except :
    • 2 NT, which just shows 11HCP and a regular hand
    • Repetition of his first suit which indicates a 6th carder (and not just 5...)
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
4
A
7
4
7
4
3
10
4
A
K
10
9
8
Problem E5039 His 2 bid being forcing for a round the responder (South) has to bid again after the 2 rebid by opener.
 
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
K
9
6
J
Q
10
7
5
A
J
9
7
5
Problem E5030 The second bid by responder is not forcing ( 2 SA) n'est pas forcing ; minimum, the opener will pass.
 
 
Support in the Major of the opener
Fitted, the responder will prioritize showing support to opener. After his 2/1 initial responseAprès un changement de couleur à palier de 2, any support bid in opener's suit is forcing... except if game is reached....
  • in case of support in opener suit (differed support...) :
    • a 3 level support in a Major shows slam ambitions
    • A support at the 4 level is to play .. and thus weaker than support at the 3 level....
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
3
7
6
K
9
7
6
A
8
A
K
Q
9
8
Problem E5029 Forcing support that shows slam ambitions.
 
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
4
K
J
2
J
7
3
2
K
K
Q
J
10
7
Problem E5034 Non forcing support that shows interest in game but no slam ambitions.
 
 

This bid denies fit (in opener's Major), but the values to investigate game and asks for more information on opener's hand to find ... the best game
Caution !
As with any artificial bid, the 3rd suit forcing is only used in the absence of an equivalent natural bid. For example, if a forcing support bid exists, you should use it.
A
10
6
2
6
3
A
K
Q
J
9
8
7
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
3
Pass
4
Pass
Pass
Pass
K
9
5
4
A
K
J
9
5
5
3
J
5
Problem E6104 3rd suit forcing to find the best possible game...
 
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
K
9
6
J
Q
10
7
5
A
J
9
7
5
Problem E5030 Without fit, and only 11HCP and stoppers in the other suits, lthe responder proposes a game. This bid is not forcing.
 
 
seconds bids non forcing bids by responder (except for game level bids)
  • 2 NT, shows just 11HCP and a regular hand
  • Repetition of suit of first response that shows 6 cards in suit
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
K
9
6
J
Q
10
7
5
A
J
9
7
5
Problem E5030 Without fit, and only 11HCP and stoppers in the other suits, lthe responder proposes a game. This bid is not forcing.
 
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2
Pass
3
K
9
6
6
10
7
5
A
K
J
9
7
5
Problem E5038 Without a fit, a 6 card suit, no stoppers in other suits and just 11HCP, repeat your suit..your partner will understand.