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Detail specifications 21OP - Level 3 ★
Responding to a level 3 preemptive bid (♣ or ♦)
Responding to a level 3 preemptive opening. REMINDER
- Your partner hasn't got Ace, K and Q 7th... he would have opened 3 NT...but he is bringing 5 or 6 tricks in his suit
- Any shift is forcing, except at game level.
- Any raise is not a game proposal, but an extension of the preemptive bid ; the opener shall pass.
- Count your pair's tricks
- Choose the contract level : don't forget that if you choose to play a sacrifice contract, you will be doubled !
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
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Pass |
K
7
4
J
6
2
9
A
K
10
7
4
2
Exercise E1612 No support, no stoppers : PASS !
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
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3 |
A
K
K
Q
10
8
6
5
10
4
A
4
2
Exercise E1616 You must name your beautiful suit. You'd rather try to play 4 ♥ than 5 ♣. Your shift is forcing. If your partner holds 2 ♥ cards, he'll let you know.
Responses to a 3 ♣ or 3 ♦ preempt opening
Do not bid 3 SA with 2 small cards in the 7 card suit of your partner. The risk of not being able to establish it is too high !If you bring 5 high card tricks, support your parner to game at 5 level Your partner will surely bring you at least 6 tricks.
Do not bid 3 SA with 2 small cards in the 7 card suit of your partner. The risk of not being able to establish it is too high !If you bring 5 high card tricks, support your parner to game at 5 level Your partner will surely bring you at least 6 tricks.
2
J
8
5
A
K
10
8
7
6
3
9
8
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
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5 |
A
8
7
5
A
K
7
6
J
A
K
4
2
Problème E9415
5♣ and definitely not 3NT !Your singleton jack is very likely to prevent communications with the dummy.
5♣ and definitely not 3NT !Your singleton jack is very likely to prevent communications with the dummy.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Pass |
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3NT |
A
9
A
9
7
4
2
K
9
7
Q
10
7
Problème E1619
3 NT Definitely the best game to bid !Your club will prodice 7 tricks...the contract is cold on the Major suit lead you are expecting.The opps only have 3 cards in ♣ : Communication with the dummy should not be a problem
3 NT Definitely the best game to bid !Your club will prodice 7 tricks...the contract is cold on the Major suit lead you are expecting.The opps only have 3 cards in ♣ : Communication with the dummy should not be a problem
Bluffing after a minor preempt
If you feel the opponents might have a slam or a game in a major suit, try to complicate their life...
If you feel the opponents might have a slam or a game in a major suit, try to complicate their life...
- In this case, do not extend the preempt...bid 3 NT... Yes, indeed
- If you are doubled, get back to your partner's suit at level 4 or 5 depending on the sacrifice you plan to make! When doing so, remember you'll most probably be doubled
Exercise E9419 Here your opponents might have a major slam. Bid 3 NT and wait ! If your opponents double, bid 5 ♣... hard time for them !
Exercise E9422 Here again, your opponents might have a slam (they are void in ♣). Bid 4 NT, and after a double or your partner's answer bid 6 ♣ !
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