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Detail specifications 21BB - Level 2 ★

The Responder's first bid after a level 1 Major opening

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Responses to a level 1 Major opening
  • 1NT 'forcing' shows 6-12 HCP and doesn't give any other indication. Sometimes this is the only possible bid when you are not strong enough to shift to the 2-level
  • Jacoby 2NT. This is a very precise bid, 4+ trumps & 13+ support points.
  • RKC Blackwood 4NT. With a strong hand, to directly ask about the opener's key cards count.

    • SWNE
    1 Coeur Pass
    1 SA
    7 Spades
    5 Spades
    3 Spades
    8 Hearts
    4 Hearts
    Ace Clubs
    King Clubs
    Jack Clubs
    7 Clubs
    4 Clubs
    Queen Diamonds
    7 Diamonds
    4 Diamonds
    Problem E40015 1NT Forcing (and catch all)You are not strong enough to force with 2♣....Which would be game forcing 2/1
    You are not fitted and do not have 4 cards in ♠... Bid 1NT, round forcing.
     
    Queen Spades
    Jack Spades
    5 Spades
    2 Spades
    King Hearts
    Queen Hearts
    Queen Clubs
    5 Clubs
    3 Clubs
    Ace Diamonds
    8 Diamonds
    6 Diamonds
    2 Diamonds
    SWNE
    1 Pique Pass 2 SA Pass
    3 Carreau Pass 3 Pique Pass
    4 Carreau Pass 4 Coeur Pass
    4 Pique Pass Pass Pass
    Ace Spades
    King Spades
    8 Spades
    4 Spades
    3 Spades
    Ace Hearts
    9 Hearts
    3 Hearts
    2 Hearts
    10 Clubs
    9 Clubs
    8 Clubs
    Jack Diamonds
    Problem E40042. Here is the famous Jacoby 2NT in response to a Major opening. It shows 13+ points and 4+ spades - game forcing!
     
     
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