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Detail specifications 12EA - Level 1 ★

The opener's rebid after a 1NT response.

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By bidding 1NT, the responder promises 5-10HCP
It is the same number of points as a bid changing suit at the one level, but 1NT isn't forcing. The opener can pass if he likes.
   1) Without a major to call and with a balanced hand:
  • PASS with a first-zone hand (12-14HCP).
  • 2 NT with a second-zone hand (15-17HCP).
  • 3 NT with a third-zone hand (18-19HCP).
SWNE
1
Pass
1NT
Pass
Pass
A
Q
J
10
A
Q
10
9
7
10
8
10
4
Problème E1286
PASS. If your partner had had 4 spades...he would have said so. It's better to play at the lowest level.
 
3
9
2
Q
J
9
8
7
4
A
7
6
5
SWNE
1
Pass
1NT
Pass
2NT
A
9
7
6
5
A
8
7
K
10
5
K
Q
Problème E4814
After 1 spade, the opener rebids 2NT to show his second-zone hand
 
 
2) With a 4-card major...bid it!
How you call your two suits indicates the strength of your hand at the same time
  • Minimum two-suiter: up to 17HCP (non-forcing)
  • Maximum two-suiter: as from 17HCP (forcing for a round)
  • With jump: as from 20 or more HCP (game forcing).

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You will not always be strong enough to show your two suits
J
5
8
7
5
A
7
4
3
Q
7
4
3
SWNE
1
Pass
1NT
Pass
2
A
K
8
6
4
A
Q
J
9
2
5
J
6
Problème E4815
Minimum two-suiter
 
6
4
Q
7
3
Q
J
8
4
3
K
J
9
SWNE
1
Pass
1NT
Pass
2
A
K
Q
5
A
6
4
6
A
Q
10
4
3
Problème E4816
Maximum two-suiter
 
 

  3) With an unbalanced hand and a 4-card minor, bid it!
How you call your two suits indicates the strength of your hand at the same time.
  4) With an unbalanced hand and no second suit to bid:
  • 12-14HCP, repeat your suit of at least five cards at level two
  • 15-17HCP and 6 cards, repeat your suit at level three.
 
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