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Open ended Trial Bid

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Open-ended Trial Bid
After a major suit simple raise (level 2), the opener bids 2NT (open ended trial bid). He is showing :
  • A 2nd zone balanced hand
  • A game ambition if his partner is not minimum.
  • But no slam ambition, most of the time.

This bid is forcing for one round
A
9
7
Q
10
8
K
10
9
J
10
9
4
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
K
Q
10
8
4
K
9
6
A
Q
Q
8
5
Problem E96114 2NT With a 2nd zone balanced hand, the opener isn't able to bid game after his partner's 2♠. Therefore, he is asking for more information, or extra values ...
 
 
Responder's bid after a 2NT open ended trial bid.
After the opener's 2NT open ended trial bid :
  • With no extra value, the responder repeats the opener's major suit at level 3..
  • With extras, he will bid Game : 4♥ or 4♠

K
Q
J
A
J
10
8
7
K
4
K
10
9
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
Pass
4
10
8
7
K
Q
5
4
A
8
7
6
8
6
Problem E20112 4 ♥ The opener is inviting you to game. You have a maximum simple raise hand.. go for it !
 
K
Q
J
A
J
10
8
7
K
4
K
10
9
SWNE
1
Pass
2
Pass
2NT
Pass
3
10
8
7
K
Q
5
4
J
8
7
6
8
6
Problem E20113 3 ♥ Don't accept the invitation. Your hand is too weak.
 
 
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