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Detail specifications 21OR - Level 2

Responses to a 4NT preempt opening bid

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This 'super preempt' bid promises a long minor 2 suiter.
It shows :
  • 2 5 or 6 cards minors (11+ cards total in minors)
  • 8-10HCP

following bids :

Your partner will bid his preferred minor at the 5 level... or jump to slam if his hand justifies it.
SWNE
4NT
Pass
5
Pass
A
Q
6
4
2
K
Q
J
6
5
4
3
4
Problem E4203 5 ...as we have to choose trump between and .
 
SWNE
4NT
Pass
6
Pass
A
6
4
2
A
5
4
3
3
A
10
5
3
Problem E4205 the 2 Aces cover the 2 losing Major cards of the opener . the singleton will enable the oprner to establsh his suit (by trumping). In a good day you may even make 13 tricks !