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Detail specifications 21FK - Level 2 ★
Responder's jump shift to 2♥
Modern responder's jump shift. 2♥ in response to 1♣ or 1♦
In modern bridge, 2♥ jump shift shows a major 2 suiter : 5 ♠, 4 ♥, and 6 to 9 H points. It is not a strong jump shift as it used to be.This convention brings many benefits :
In modern bridge, 2♥ jump shift shows a major 2 suiter : 5 ♠, 4 ♥, and 6 to 9 H points. It is not a strong jump shift as it used to be.This convention brings many benefits :
- It will be frequently used
- It is precise
- It has got preemptive efficiency
- It allows you to find a ♥ fit which might sometimes be difficult to find with a two suiter hand worth less than 10H
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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2 |
Pass |
A
J
9
5
4
K
10
7
6
6
5
8
7
Exercise 9981 A preempt jump shoft that shows a weak hand with 5 cards in ♠ and 4 in ♥
The new responder's jump shift : 2 ♥ after a 1 minor opening
This convention is an answer for the responder holding 5 ♠ and 4 ♥ when the opener has rebid his minor suit. Without it, he wouldn't be able to find the right bid with a hand worth less than 10H :
This convention is an answer for the responder holding 5 ♠ and 4 ♥ when the opener has rebid his minor suit. Without it, he wouldn't be able to find the right bid with a hand worth less than 10H :
- Bidding 2♥ on the second round who be a 3rd suit forcing
- You need 11H for 2NT...
- The responder knows the opener might have 4 ♥ cards, but he must pass...
A
Q
8
7
6
A
K
J
7
6
2
3
2
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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1 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
Pass |
J
10
5
4
2
A
K
10
9
5
9
6
4
Problem 9979: 2♥ would be third suit forcing... not possible with only 8H. No way you can bid 2NT. And you miss a ♥ game !
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
||
2 |
Pass |
A
J
9
5
4
K
10
7
6
6
5
8
7
Exercise 9980: The modern responder's jump shift after a minor opening will allow you to find a contract very few other pairs will play...
The modern responder's jump shift at 2 ♥ on a 1 ♣ or 1 ♦ opening: follow on bids
The opener :
After a 2 NT relay, the responder shows the strength of his hand :
The opener :
- Passes to play 2 ♥
- bids 2 ♠ to play them
- uses a forcing relay at 2NT with a strong opening
After a 2 NT relay, the responder shows the strength of his hand :
- 3 ♣ if he is minimum (5-6HCP)
- 3 ♦ with a maximum 5-4 and a shortness chicane or singleton
- 3 ♥ with a minimum 5-5 (5-6HCP)
- 3 ♠ with a maximum 5-5 (7-9H)
- 3 NT with a maximum hand (7-9HCP) and 5422
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