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Detail specifications 21OG - Level 2 ★
2NT in response to a weak 2 opening (major)
2NT in response to a weak 2 opening (major)
A 2NT response is asking for information. It shows an interesting hand with a minimum of 15 HCP. Of course, it's a forcing bid. It is used in case the responder is thinking of :
Many players tend to respond 2 NT without any strategy or any good reason. Doing so, they give important information to their opponents....is this necessary ?
A 2NT response is asking for information. It shows an interesting hand with a minimum of 15 HCP. Of course, it's a forcing bid. It is used in case the responder is thinking of :
- Either a game.
- Or a slam.
Many players tend to respond 2 NT without any strategy or any good reason. Doing so, they give important information to their opponents....is this necessary ?
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Exercise 20225 4 ♠ Don't hesitate, go to game. You've got 4 tricks, your partner 5....It is reasonable to think you'll get 10 at the end !
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Exercise 20228 2 NT. You must get more information, as you've got only 3 sure tricks.
The 2NT relay response may be used with slam ambitions
With a strong hand and slam ambitions, the responder can use the 2NT relay response.
With a strong hand and slam ambitions, the responder can use the 2NT relay response.
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Exercise 20231 2NT Why not a slam with this interesting hand ? Ask the opener to give more information about his strength.
The weak 2 opener's rebid after a 2NT relay.
When the opener names a strength, the auction sequence is game forcing.
- Minimum : the opener repeats the suit at level 3
- With a decent opening : the opener names a high side honor at level 3 ( Ace or K)
- With a decent hand and a singleton or a void : the opener names it at level 4. This response denies a side high honor.
- With a strong 6 carder led by the Ace, without any side honor or a singleton : the opener bids 3NT
When the opener names a strength, the auction sequence is game forcing.
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Exercise 20235 3♥ Now the sequence is game forcing (the opener has named a strength)
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Exercise 20236 The opener has shown a ♣ singleton (or void). The responder will close to game or continue with slam ambitions.
The responder's rebid after the opener's encouraging bid
After the opener's positive rebid, a level 3 support is very positive, and forcing. The responder is showing slam ambitions.
After the opener's positive rebid, a level 3 support is very positive, and forcing. The responder is showing slam ambitions.
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Exercise 20240 The responder has made a support bid at level 3 (3♥). Now, the opener shows his short ♣ (He can't hold 2 honors beside his 6 carder).
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Exercise 20238 Pay attention ! 4♥ shows a short ♠ suit...A 4♠ bid would prevent the declarer to play 4♥, indeed !
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