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Detail specifications UC11 - Level 1

Modern support bids after a 1 in a major opening

Fitted 2NT
the fitted 2NT is a convention used by the responder, after an opening of 1 in a major.
This very precise response shows :
  • 3 cards in the major. (et pas 2, 4 ou 5 !)
  • Une force de 11HCP (not 12 or 13 ! )
  • A regular hand without any 5 cards suit

The 2NT bid is conventional ; it does not guarantee any stopper. Finally, it is not forcing forcing ... the opener may pass.
SWNE
1 Coeur Pass
2 SA
7 Spades
5 Spades
4 Spades
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
4 Hearts
Jack Clubs
5 Clubs
4 Clubs
3 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Problem E2232 The 2NT response shows 11HCP and 3 cards in
 
SWNE
1 Coeur Pass
2 SA
6 Spades
4 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
King Clubs
5 Clubs
3 Clubs
2 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
6 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem E2233 To show a 5-3 fit in ... and find game at 4