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Detail specifications 61JE - Level 2 ★
Interpreting the Blackwood
Interpreting the Blackwood : How many key cards is your partner showing: 3 or 0 ?
In response to your RKC Blackwood, your partner bids 5 ♣ : 3 or 0 key cards (if you play 30-41).Your partner bids 5 ♥ or 5 ♠ depending on the agreed trump suit.What do you bid ? Bravely go to 6 if you are certain that your partner has at least 1 key card. !
Example
In response to your RKC Blackwood, your partner bids 5 ♣ : 3 or 0 key cards (if you play 30-41).Your partner bids 5 ♥ or 5 ♠ depending on the agreed trump suit.What do you bid ? Bravely go to 6 if you are certain that your partner has at least 1 key card. !
Example
A
Q
10
5
4
3
A
K
Q
7
4
K
8
S | W | N | E |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
||
2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
4 |
Pass |
4NT |
Pass |
5 |
Pass |
5 |
Pass |
6 |
Pass |
7 |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
K
7
6
8
4
A
9
7
5
3
A
7
3
Your partner that goes to slam by himself has at least 1 key card. Bid 6♠ , Reassured, he'll go to 7....
Interpreting the Blackwood : How many key cards is your partner showing: 3 or 0 ?
Example
Example
A
K
J
5
4
3
K
Q
J
6
7
K
7
S | W | N | E |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
||
2 |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
4 |
Pass |
4NT |
Pass |
5 |
Pass |
5 |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Q
9
7
2
9
K
Q
J
6
5
Q
6
3
Exercise 20032 Here, you must pass on 5 ♠...You have no key card !