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Detail specifications 211D - Level 2

The Responder's first bid after a level 1 Major opening - Suit shift (2/1)

Responses to a level 1 Major opening - Suit Shift
> When you don't have support, you may bid another suit :
  • at level 1 with a minimum of 5 HCP and at least 4 cards in the suit .
  • at level 2 (2/1) with game force values (13+ HCP)

  • Caution !
    • In response to a 1 opening, 2 promises 5 cards.
    • In the minor suits, 4 cards are enough.
    • All shifts are forcing.

    SWNE
    1 Coeur Pass
    2 Carreau
        
        
        
    7 Spades
    8 Hearts
    4 Hearts
    Ace Clubs
    King Clubs
    Jack Clubs
    6 Clubs
    4 Clubs
    King Diamonds
    Queen Diamonds
    8 Diamonds
    5 Diamonds
    3 Diamonds
    Problem E40004 2 With 14HCP, a doubleton, not 4 cards in ... bid your longest minor.... Here, with two 5-cards suits respond in the higher-ranking suit...You might then bid 3 in the next round.
     
    SWNE
    1 Coeur Pass
    2 Trefle
        
        
        
    7 Spades
    5 Spades
    3 Spades
    8 Hearts
    6 Hearts
    Ace Clubs
    King Clubs
    Jack Clubs
    4 Clubs
    King Diamonds
    Queen Diamonds
    8 Diamonds
    5 Diamonds
    Problem E40003 2 With 14HCP, a doubleton, not 4 cards in ... bid your longest minor.... Here,with two 4-cards suits bid up-the-line..