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Detail specifications 12GM - Level 2 ★
A strong two-suiter ?
A strong two-suiter ?
The two-suiter is strong if the 2nd suit bid at the two level is a higher ranking suit than the suit bid on the first bidding round.
This goes hand in hand with : .....only if the Responder's bid gives the Opener the possibility of rebidding his 1st suit at the 2 level.
For example in the following sequence below, Responder's 2♦ bid prevents the Opener from rebidding his ♣ and the 2 level, therefore this is not a strong two-suiter.
The two-suiter is strong if the 2nd suit bid at the two level is a higher ranking suit than the suit bid on the first bidding round.
This goes hand in hand with : .....only if the Responder's bid gives the Opener the possibility of rebidding his 1st suit at the 2 level.
For example in the following sequence below, Responder's 2♦ bid prevents the Opener from rebidding his ♣ and the 2 level, therefore this is not a strong two-suiter.
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Problem E20148 2 ♥ isn't a strong two-suiter. Opener has only 12HCP and bids his 4 ♥ cards so as to find the best contract for his team. Either ♥ or a NT contract.
A strong two-suiter ?
It's quite rare that a bidding sequence happens where the Opener doesn't get a chance to rebid his opening suit.
It only happens after :
If this bidding sequence happens, be careful!
It's quite rare that a bidding sequence happens where the Opener doesn't get a chance to rebid his opening suit.
It only happens after :
- 1 ♣ opening
- Opp's overcall
- ♦ bid by the Responder
If this bidding sequence happens, be careful!
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