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Detail specifications UB12 - Level 1

2NT or 3NT rebids

2NT or 3NT rebids by the opener
  • On a 1 in a major opening and after a 2/1 reponse, a 2NT rebid shows a regular hand 5/3/3/2 with 15 to 17HCP that could not be opened 1NT.
  • On a 1 opening and a 2 response, the 2BT rebid shows a regular hand with 12-14HCP. It could not show 15-17HCP, as such a hand would have been opened 1NT
  • In all cases, in that sequence (2/1 suit change by the responder), a 3NT rebid shows a 3rd zone hand (18-19HCP)

SWNE
1 Coeur Pass 2 Carreau Pass
2 SA
Ace Spades
King Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
4 Hearts
3 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
Queen Diamonds
7 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Exercise E20366 2NT With 15-17H Could not bid 1NT because of his 5 cards in
 
SWNE
1 Coeur Pass 2 Carreau Pass
3 SA
King Spades
10 Spades
6 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
7 Hearts
3 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
3 Clubs
King Diamonds
4 Diamonds
Exercise E20367 The openetr has a regular 3rd zone hand (18-19HCP). With a strong hand, the responder can continue the bidding to investigate a slam.