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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
4 SA Pass
5 Trefle Pass
Ace Spades
Queen Spades
6 Spades
4 Spades
2 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
Jack Hearts
6 Hearts
5 Clubs
4 Clubs
3 Clubs
4 Diamonds
Problem E4203 5 ♣...as we have to choose trump between ♣ and ♦.
 
SWNE
4 SA Pass
6 Carreau Pass
Ace Spades
6 Spades
4 Spades
2 Spades
Ace Hearts
5 Hearts
4 Hearts
3 Hearts
3 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
10 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
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 !
 
 
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