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Detail specifications 21KP - Level 1 ★
Forcing NT - Opener's 2nd bids
Forcing NT
In 2/1: a 1NT response to a 1♥ or 1♠ opening, shows 6 to 12 HCP, no fit in the opener's suit (... and not 4 cards in ♠, if opener has opened 1♥) .. And is forcing for one round
Forcing 1NT does not apply after a 1♣ or 1♦ opening bid.
if responder is a passed hand
if responder's RHO overcalls or makes a take-out Double
In 2/1: a 1NT response to a 1♥ or 1♠ opening, shows 6 to 12 HCP, no fit in the opener's suit (... and not 4 cards in ♠, if opener has opened 1♥) .. And is forcing for one round
Forcing 1NT does not apply
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Problem E40003
Partner opens 1♥.Here you bid 2♣.With two 4-card suits respond up-the-line.This is the same principle used in standard bidding.
Partner opens 1♥.Here you bid 2♣.With two 4-card suits respond up-the-line.This is the same principle used in standard bidding.
Opener's rebids after a Forcing NT: after a 1♥ initial bid
2 ♣shows a 2+ clubs... may be 4522 with insufficient values for an inverted two-suiter...
2 ♦ shows 3+ ♦....may be 4531 with insufficient values for an inverted two-suiter... or 3532
2♥ Shows a 6 carder, and may have a 4 cards side suit
2♠ is an inverted 2-suiter with 4+ spades and 16+HCP.
2NT shows a balanced hand with 18-19HCP. It is an invite for 3NT
All other bids are natural... or could be conventional, subject to a partnership agreement
2 ♣shows a 2+ clubs... may be 4522 with insufficient values for an inverted two-suiter...
2 ♦ shows 3+ ♦....may be 4531 with insufficient values for an inverted two-suiter... or 3532
2♥ Shows a 6 carder, and may have a 4 cards side suit
2♠ is an inverted 2-suiter with 4+ spades and 16+HCP.
2NT shows a balanced hand with 18-19HCP. It is an invite for 3NT
All other bids are natural... or could be conventional, subject to a partnership agreement
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Problem E40101
After 1NT forcing,the 2♥ rebid by opener. Natural, 11-15 points and at least six Hearts The 3♥ rebid by responder Inviting game with a (nice) doubleton is an invite (.. now that he knows there is a fit)
After 1NT forcing,the 2♥ rebid by opener. Natural, 11-15 points and at least six Hearts The 3♥ rebid by responder Inviting game with a (nice) doubleton is an invite (.. now that he knows there is a fit)
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Problem E40102
The 2♦ rebid shows 3+♦ and 5♥ with 11-15HCPResponder can then bid a delayed jump raise, inviting to game...
The 2♦ rebid shows 3+♦ and 5♥ with 11-15HCPResponder can then bid a delayed jump raise, inviting to game...
Opener's rebids after a Forcing NT: after a 1♠ initial bid
2 ♣shows a 3+ clubs...
2 ♦ shows 3+ ♦...
2♥ Shows 4+ ♥, with 11-15HCP (Insufficient values for a jump shift..)
2♠ is an inverted 2-suiter with 4+ spades and 16+HCP.
2NT shows a balanced hand with 18-19HCP. It is an invite for 3NT
All other bids are natural... or could be conventional, subject to a partnership agreement
2 ♣shows a 3+ clubs...
2 ♦ shows 3+ ♦...
2♥ Shows 4+ ♥, with 11-15HCP (Insufficient values for a jump shift..)
2♠ is an inverted 2-suiter with 4+ spades and 16+HCP.
2NT shows a balanced hand with 18-19HCP. It is an invite for 3NT
All other bids are natural... or could be conventional, subject to a partnership agreement
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E 40103 Opener is stuck for his 2nd bid. Must bid 2♣ which shows at least three clubs. (E.g. 5-3-2-3 shape.)Responder then mentions his 5 carder 2♦, showing least a five card suit, 6-10 points, non-forcing
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Problem E40104
After 1NT the 2♥ rebid is natural, 11-15 points and at least four hearts3♥ now shows a four-card support and game invitational values by responder
After 1NT the 2♥ rebid is natural, 11-15 points and at least four hearts3♥ now shows a four-card support and game invitational values by responder
FR version
1 NT With 11 HCP you are not quite strong enough to bid 2TR1NT is forcing for one round