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Detail specifications 12CF - Level 2 ★
Opener's 2nd bid after suit (and no fit) change (1 over 1) by responder
Opener's rebid after a level 1 minor opening and Responder's suit shift at the 1 level (no major fit)
The rebids of the Opener are :
The rebids of the Opener are :
- bidding a new suit at the 1 level with 4 ♥ or 4 ♠ cards
- bidding a new suit at the 2 level with a 2-suiter hand at least 5-4
- rebidding the opening minor with a one-suiter hand
- a NT bid with 12-14 or 18-19HCP with a regular distribution
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Problem E4813 1NT What else? You don't have the bidding space or points to bid your 4 ♥ cards. You need and extra 4-5HCP and 5 ♣ cards!
Opener's rebid after a level 1 opening in a minor : bidding a 2nd suit
Bidding a 2nd suit doesn't promise a two-suiter hand if it's bid at the 1 level.
Bidding a 2nd suit doesn't promise a two-suiter hand if it's bid at the 1 level.
- At the 1 level : the ambiguity of a 1♥ or 1♠ rebid can cover many strength and distribution possibilities. It is above all a bid to avoid missing a fit in the majors.
- At the 2 level, showing a two-suiter distribution at least 5-4.
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The two-suiter can be :
- minimum with 12-17HCP
- maximum or a jump bid with a 3rd zone hand
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Problem 20131 1♠ : As Opener isn't fitted in ♥ his priority is to bid his 4 ♠ cards.
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Problem E5072 With a singleton ♥ and 6-4 in the minor suits, you have a very strong hand!Maximum two-suiter : your two-suiter 6-4 is worth more than a 5-4 so you can reduce the point strength you need for a maximum two-suiter. In this case 15-16HCP
Opener's NT rebid after a 1 level opening:
This bid covers 2 types of regular distribution without a 4 card major to bid at the 1 level :
This bid covers 2 types of regular distribution without a 4 card major to bid at the 1 level :
- 1NT 12-14HCP
- 2NT 18-19HCP
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Problem E4759 With this hand a 1NT rebid is better than 2♣. 5422 distributions are considered to be regular if the 5 carder suit is a minor.
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Problem E5951 2NT in order to protect all your honors and show your 3rd zone hand. Your hand is easily worth 18HCP with this very "nice" 6 card minor
Rebidding the opening minor
Rebidding the opening minor without a jump shows 12-14HCP with 5 or 6 cards in the bid suit.
Rebidding the opening minor without a jump shows 12-14HCP with 5 or 6 cards in the bid suit.
- If Responder has bid the suit 1 level ranked above opening minor, then Opener has 6 cards
- If the Responder hasn't bid the suit at 1 level ranked above opening minor, Opener may only have 5 cards ...because the Opener doesn't have any other bid.
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Problem E20132 2♣ You don't have any other bid possible. After Responder's ♦ bid, suit ranked one bidding level higher than your opening suit (♣) rebidding your suit guarantees 6 cards.
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Problem 20133 When Responder has bid a suit not ranked one bidding level higher than opening suit, rebidding your minor doesn't guarantee 6 cards. However, distribution is irregular.
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