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Detail specifications 21LA - Level 2 ★
Responder's 1st bid to a 1NT opening
Replies to a 1NT opening.
Your Partner promises you exactly 15-17HCP and a regular distribution. To be able to bid game you must have a minimum of 8HCP.
Two conventions exist to find a major card fit. : Stayman and Texas. They are an absolute must.
1) Without a 4 card major:
Your Partner promises you exactly 15-17HCP and a regular distribution. To be able to bid game you must have a minimum of 8HCP.
Two conventions exist to find a major card fit. : Stayman and Texas. They are an absolute must.
1) Without a 4 card major:
- PASSE avec moins de 8H
- 2 SA avec 8H : proposition de manche
- 3 SA avec 9-10H : la manche
- 4 SA avec 17H : proposition de petit chelem
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
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Pass |
J
8
6
5
Q
8
7
J
7
6
K
7
3
Problem E4821 PASS Dont put the Opener at risk - he might have a minimum opening. Even if your P is at his maximum, game doesnt often happen with such a hand!
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
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2NT |
10
5
3
J
3
A
10
9
8
K
10
9
8
Problem E4822 2NT with 8HCP; it's your P's choice. Minimum opening he passes, with 16HCP he'll go to game.
2♣ : Stayman
The Opener uses the bidding convention after Responder's 2♣ :
- Promises 8HCP minimum
- and 1 or 2 of the majors with 4 cards or even a major with 5 and a major with 4
The Opener uses the bidding convention after Responder's 2♣ :
- 2 ♦ no 4 card major
- 2 SA both majors with 4 cards
- his 4 card major at the 2 level (2 ♥ ou 2 ♠).
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
||
2 |
5
4
3
A
K
10
3
5
4
3
A
J
9
Problem E2062 2♣ Stayman : with a 4 card major and more than 8HCP.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
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Pass |
K
6
4
3
5
4
J
3
Q
J
8
5
3
Problem E2334 PASS Without any special distribution and only 7HCP - dont take any risks. Here Pass is the correct bid to 1NT.
With a 5 card major and minimum strength. : Texas
This conventions uses the suit just below to bid the one that interests us. :
2♦ for ♥
2♥ for ♠
The Opener rectifiys on the next round, thus bidding 2♥ (over 2 ♦). or 2♠ (over 2 ♥)
Texas : Enables The Opener to declare the contract. Therefore the strong hand remains hidden from Opps.
This conventions uses the suit just below to bid the one that interests us. :
2♦ for ♥
2♥ for ♠
The Opener rectifiys on the next round, thus bidding 2♥ (over 2 ♦). or 2♠ (over 2 ♥)
Texas : Enables The Opener to declare the contract. Therefore the strong hand remains hidden from Opps.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
||
2 |
Pass |
A
K
Q
5
4
3
5
3
6
5
4
5
4
Problem E2074 2♥ Thanks to Texas, The Opener is The Declarer. Therefore protecting his ♣,♦ and ♥ honors.
With a 2 suiter hand and at least 10HCP
With a strong one-suiter hand : 3 in that suit shows slam hopes.
- 4♦ : both majors with 5 cards
With a strong one-suiter hand : 3 in that suit shows slam hopes.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
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4 |
K
Q
10
9
8
Q
J
10
7
4
J
10
8
Problem E1224 4♦ shows both majors with 5 cards.
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