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2 bid of opener after a wake up bid by the opps

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2 bid of opener after a wake up bid by the opps
You've opened the bidding with 1 in a suit, your partner has passed and your RHO has produce a wake up bid.
On the second round, only bid if you have something interesting to say to your partner For example :
  • you have a very strong hand
  • or an unusual distribution (Two suiter on very long suit..)
If not: Pass !
SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
2
Pass
A
Q
8
6
5
K
9
6
5
J
5
K
8
Problem E20312 Pass ! Your Major Two-suiter is not worthy of continuing the bidding
 
SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
2
X
A
9
6
5
4
A
K
8
6
A
K
10
2
Problem E20313 With this beautiful hand, a take-out double offers more options than just bidding 2 . It could also help you find a fit in....
 
 
2nd bid of opener after a wake up bid by the opps
the different possible bids for opener:
  • The repetition of his opening suit shws a nice 6 card suit
  • with a strong hand and a shortness in hte opps' suit use the take-out double !
  • With 18-19HCP, a regular hand and a good stopper in the opps' suit : 1 NT (and not 2NT with a jump!)
  • Redouble show a strong hand (3rd zone) and numerous defensive tricks

SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
2
2
A
K
Q
10
9
7
8
6
A
J
6
8
2
Problem E20314 unforced repetition of opening suit that guarantees a solid 6 cards suit : a jump to 3 would be exagerated, las your partner's hand could be very weak !
 
SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
2
X
K
9
6
5
4
A
J
9
2
A
K
Q
10
Problem E20315 With a shortness in the opps' wake up suit and a strong hand, The opener should double.
 
 
2nd bid of opener after a wake up bid by the opps : examples
SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
X
1NT
K
10
7
K
10
8
A
K
Q
10
K
9
7
Problem E20316 1 SA Unforced bid that shows a regular hand with 18-19HCP and stoppers in all suits. Don'yt forget will, on average only hold 2-3HCP....
 
SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
X
XX
A
Q
8
A
9
7
6
A
10
8
7
A
9
Problem E20317 XX The redouble indicates a strong opening bid with numerous defensive tricks. You also suggest the possibility to play a or contract