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Detail specifications 41JE - Level 3 ★
Response to 2♦ overcall (after a 1NT opening)
2 ♦ overcall (after a 1NT opening)
- Overcalling 2 ♦ after a 1NT opening shows a major 6 carder This is an unnatural bid ..obviously forcing (except if the opener's partner has bid something).
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
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2 |
4
A
Q
J
9
8
4
7
4
2
A
Q
10
Exercise E9209 2 ♦ showing a 6 card major.
Responses
According to your strength, bid a major suit
According to your strength, bid a major suit
- If you are weak : name the lowest major suit, your partner will change if necessary.
- If you want to know your partner's suit and his strength, bid 2 NT (forcing relay)
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
2 |
Pass |
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2 |
K
6
5
7
7
6
5
Q
7
6
5
4
3
Exercise E9393 N passes or changes for ♠.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
2 |
Pass |
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2NT |
Q
10
6
5
K
Q
J
6
5
A
9
5
3
Exercise E9394 2 NT Relay : fit in both majors, and efficient honors. N will name his suit.
2 ♦ overcall, 2 NT response and following bids
Bidding 2 NT, you can imagine your partner has a fit in both majors. He is asking you to choose and to show your strength.
Bidding 2 NT, you can imagine your partner has a fit in both majors. He is asking you to choose and to show your strength.
- After a minimum overcall Bid 3 ♣ for ♥, and 3 ♦ for ♠
- After a maximum overcall Bid 3 ♥ for ♠ and 3 ♠ for ♥ ! Careful, this is getting risky !
- Your partner will complete your transfer and will then be the declarer. The 1 NT opener will be seating before dummy...
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
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2 |
Pass |
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
A
Q
10
9
6
5
6
8
7
J
10
9
7
Exercise E9396 With a minimum hand, S shows he is holding ♠ (he would have bid ♣ for ♥). N will shift to 3 ♠. End of the story !
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
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2 |
Pass |
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
A
Q
10
9
6
5
6
K
8
A
10
9
7
Exercise E9395 With this beautiful 13 HCP hand, S names ♥ to show 6 ♠ cards. N will shift and play 4 ♠ .
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