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Detail specifications 13AP - Level 3

Texas rectification with a jump

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After a 1NT opening - Opener rectifies a Texas bid with a jump bid
This rectification promises :
  • Maximum points (17HCP)
  • At least a doubleton
  • A 4 card fit
All these conditions need to be met!
Q
9
K
J
9
7
4
A
4
A
Q
10
9
SWNE
1NT
Pass
2
Pass
3
K
J
7
A
Q
10
8
K
Q
J
10
J
7
Exercise E9745 3 : All the conditions are met for a jump bid : maximum points, a 4 card fit and a doubleton
 
 

Opener's jump rectification bid after a 2NT opening
As is the case after a 1NT opening, a jump rectification bid after a 2NT opening promises :
  • Maximum points (21HCP)
  • At least a doubleton
  • A 4 card fit
It also promises honor controls in all suits . that is because the bidding level reached leaves no room for control bids.
SWNE
2NT
Pass
3
Pass
3
A
K
10
A
Q
10
8
A
J
10
9
K
8
Exercise E9744 4 : All the conditions are met for a jump bid : maximum points, 4 card fit, doubleton and control of all the suits.