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Detail specifications 21DP - Level 1 ★
2 NT fitted (Sayc)
The Jacoby 2 NT is a convention that can be used by the Responder on the opening of 1 in a major ..
This response which is very precise promises :
This 2 NT is conventional ; it asks the opener to describe his hand further so that slam prospects can be investigated properly.
This response which is very precise promises :
- 4 cards in Opener's major (not 3 ) HCP (13HCP or more
This 2 NT is conventional ; it asks the opener to describe his hand further so that slam prospects can be investigated properly.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
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2NT |
Q
J
10
3
A
9
7
6
Q
8
2
K
Q
Problem E20520 Jacoby 2 NT is a Game forcing bid (and invite ro investigate a possible slam) that promises a 4 cards fit and at least 13 HCP
Openers rebids after a Jacoby 2NT
Different systems exist. Zia recommends the following one :
Different systems exist. Zia recommends the following one :
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Bid :
- a singleton at the 3 level (3♣ for ♣ shortness, 3♦ for ♦ ...)
- a three level trump rebid shows 17+HCP and slam interest. It asks responder to describe his hand further
- Bidding a new suit at the 4 level shows a two suiter at least 5-5
- Bidding 3NT shows a balanced hand and 13 to 15 HCPs
- Rebidding the opening major at the 4 level si a signoff, showing a minimum hand !
Q
J
10
3
A
9
7
6
Q
8
2
K
Q
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
A
K
9
7
5
8
A
K
10
10
9
8
7
Problème E20521
After a Jacoby 2NT , the opener will show a shortenr by bidding a new suit at the 3 level
After a Jacoby 2NT , the opener will show a shortenr by bidding a new suit at the 3 level
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|||
X |
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1NT |
A
K
10
5
K
Q
5
A
K
6
J
7
4
Problème E20523
With a 5-5 two suiter, the opener will bid his 2nd suit at the 4 level
With a 5-5 two suiter, the opener will bid his 2nd suit at the 4 level
Responder's rebids
Responders rebids will primarily aim to explore potential slam opportunities :
Responders rebids will primarily aim to explore potential slam opportunities :
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Bid:
- After any 3 level rebid by the opener, the responder can bid any suit to show a first round control (ie Ace or void)
- After any rebid by opener, 4NT is RKC Blackwood
Q
J
10
3
A
9
7
6
Q
8
2
K
Q
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
2NT |
Pass |
4 |
K
9
7
6
5
Q
8
5
A
K
9
10
9
Problem E20524 With a minimum hand the opener tries to tamper the ambitions of the responder
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
2NT |
Pass |
3 |
Pass |
4NT |
Pass |
5 |
| Q J 10 3 A K Q 9 8 2 K Q 5 | |||||||||||
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| A K 9 7 5 8 A K 10 10 9 8 7 |
Problem20525 On our way to a slam
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