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Forcing NT

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Forcing NT
In 2/1: a 1NT response to a 1♥ or 1♠ opening, shows 6 to 12 HCP, no fit in the opener's suit (... and not 4 cards in ♠, if opener has opened 1 ♥) .. And is forcing for one round
Forcing 1NT does not apply
  • after a 1♣ or 1♦ opening bid.
  • if responder is a passed hand
  • if responder's RHO overcalls or makes a take-out Double

    • SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
        
        
        
    J
    3
    2
    A
    K
    8
    9
    8
    7
    6
    4
    A
    10
    Problem E40001
    1 NT With 11 HCP you are not quite strong enough to bid 2TR1NT is forcing for one round
     
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    2
        
        
        
    7
    5
    3
    8
    6
    A
    K
    J
    4
    K
    Q
    8
    5
    Problem E40003
    Partner opens 1♥.Here you bid 2♣.With two 4-card suits respond up-the-line.This is the same principle used in standard bidding.
     
     
    Opener's rebids after a Forcing NT: after a 1♥ initial bid
      2 ♣shows a 2+ clubs... may be 4522 with insufficient values for an inverted two-suiter...
       2 ♦ shows 3+ ♦....may be 4531 with insufficient values for an inverted two-suiter... or 3532
       2♥ Shows a 6 carder, and may have a 4 cards side suit
       2♠ is an inverted 2-suiter with 4+ spades and 16+HCP.
       2NT shows a balanced hand with 18-19HCP. It is an invite for 3NT
    All other bids are natural... or could be conventional, subject to a partnership agreement
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    3
    Pass
    4
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    7
    4
    2
    K
    J
    J
    7
    4
    3
    A
    Q
    7
    3
        
        
        
    A
    K
    3
    A
    10
    9
    8
    6
    4
    6
    K
    8
    5
    Problem E40101
    After 1NT forcing,the 2♥ rebid by opener. Natural, 11-15 points and at least six Hearts The 3♥ rebid by responder Inviting game with a (nice) doubleton is an invite (.. now that he knows there is a fit)
     
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    3
    Pass
    4
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    A
    4
    2
    K
    5
    3
    K
    7
    4
    Q
    7
    6
    3
        
        
        
    9
    6
    3
    A
    Q
    8
    6
    4
    J
    10
    A
    K
    8
    Problem E40102
    The 2♦ rebid shows 3+♦ and 5♥ with 11-15HCPResponder can then bid a delayed jump raise, inviting to game...
     
     
    Opener's rebids after a Forcing NT: after a 1♠ initial bid
       2 ♣shows a 3+ clubs...
       2 ♦ shows 3+ ♦...
       2♥ Shows 4+ ♥, with 11-15HCP (Insufficient values for a jump shift..)
       2♠ is an inverted 2-suiter with 4+ spades and 16+HCP.
       2NT shows a balanced hand with 18-19HCP. It is an invite for 3NT
    All other bids are natural... or could be conventional, subject to a partnership agreement
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    6
    Q
    J
    3
    9
    7
    4
    A
    J
    10
    7
    6
    3
        
        
        
    K
    9
    6
    5
    3
    A
    K
    4
    J
    9
    6
    Q
    8
    E 40103 Opener is stuck for his 2nd bid. Must bid 2♣ which shows at least three clubs. (E.g. 5-3-2-3 shape.)Responder then mentions his 5 carder 2♦, showing least a five card suit, 6-10 points, non-forcing
     
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    3
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    Q
    7
    Q
    J
    10
    3
    8
    7
    4
    A
    J
    6
    3
        
        
        
    K
    J
    6
    5
    3
    A
    K
    4
    2
    9
    6
    Q
    8
    Problem E40104
    After 1NT the 2♥ rebid is natural, 11-15 points and at least four hearts3♥ now shows a four-card support and game invitational values by responder
     
     
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