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Detail specifications 168J - Level 3

The mini-maxi 2NT convention after a 4th suit forcing bid

The 3rd bid by opener after a 4th suit forcing by responder : 2NT mini maxi
Rappels :
  • After a 4th suit forcing bid, the opener's priority is to show a 3 card suppofrt in responder's Major .
  • If he does not have it, ihe shall bidv2 or 3 NT , if he has a stopper in the said 4th suit and if he wants to be declarer
  • he will repeat his second suit (Major) if he does not have any other bid
  • Repeating his minor guarantees at least 6 cards.

SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 Trefle Pass
2 Coeur
Ace Spades
10 Spades
6 Spades
5 Spades
9 Hearts
6 Hearts
5 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Jack Clubs
Ace Diamonds
8 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
Problème E9774
2 Showing support in the first suit of responder is the priority after a 4th suit forcing.
 
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 Carreau Pass
3 Trefle
Ace Spades
8 Spades
7 Spades
5 Spades
6 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
5 Clubs
King Diamonds
10 Diamonds
Problème E9987
3 Repeat your 6 card minor without 3 cards in responder's suit and no stopper in 4th suit.
 
 
2NT rebids by opener
Without 3 cards in responder's Major but with a stopper in 4th suit, The opener that wishes to be declarer (particularly with honours to protect) should bid NT
  • 2 NT with a regular first zone hand , This is the mini version
  • 2 NT with a regular third zone hand , This is the Maxi version.
  • 3 NT with a regular second zone hand

The sequence being forcing to game the responder cannot pass on 3NT : with a third zone hand, you shall rebid 4NT suggesting slam and the responder will pass or bid 6NT
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 Trefle Pass
2 SA
Ace Spades
Jack Spades
5 Spades
4 Spades
9 Hearts
6 Hearts
Queen Clubs
5 Clubs
4 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
3 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Exercice 9771
: 2 NT in its mini version (12-14HCP) : main régulière .. with a stopper
 
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 Carreau Pass
2 SA
Ace Spades
King Spades
8 Spades
2 Spades
10 Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
9 Diamonds
Exercice 9986
: 2 NT in its Mini version (18-19 HCP) : regular hand .. with a stopper! you shall rebid 4NT suggesting slam and the responder will pass or bid 6NT
 
 
les redemandes par 3 SA
The 3NT rebid show a regular 2nd zone hand : after a minor opening, the opener has a singleton in his partner suit ....which prevented him from opening 1NT ..
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 Trefle Pass
3 SA
Ace Spades
Queen Spades
Jack Spades
5 Spades
Jack Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
9 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problème E9972
LThe singleton prevented you from opening 1NT.
 
Queen Spades
10 Spades
7 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
7 Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
Jack Diamonds
8 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur Pass
1 Pique Pass 2 Trefle Pass
3 Trefle Pass 3 SA Pass
Pass Pass
Ace Spades
9 Spades
8 Spades
5 Spades
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
5 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
5 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problème 9978
As South, Bid 3 ...certainly not 3 NT ! You have the strength required for that bid... but no honour to protect, , let the responder become the declarer.