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Detail specifications 13LA - Level 2 ★
By bidding 4 ♦ the responder shows a 5-5 major 2-suiter and values to play a game, but nothing more !All the opener has to do is choose between ♥ and ♠
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
4 |
Pass |
4 |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
A
J
K
J
9
A
J
5
3
K
7
4
2
Exercise 27446 4 ♥ with 3 ♥ and 2 ♠ lthe choice is obvious...
Choosing the major when they have equal length
Careful !
When you majors have the same number of cards, choose the one that does not have an Ace; This way, you'll preserve the Ace for the secondary suit and will have a stopper. In case of a singleton lead in that suit, you won't suffer the 'infernal ruff'. Singleton ♥ lead taken by East's Ace that plays it back for the ruff.
Careful !
When you majors have the same number of cards, choose the one that does not have an Ace; This way, you'll preserve the Ace for the secondary suit and will have a stopper. In case of a singleton lead in that suit, you won't suffer the 'infernal ruff'. Singleton ♥ lead taken by East's Ace that plays it back for the ruff.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
Pass |
4 |
Pass |
4 |
A
8
4
J
6
4
K
J
10
A
K
8
4
Exercise 1217 4 ♥ The champion's choice, who prefers (with same number of cards) the major without an Ace !
By choosing ♥ as trump you decrease the odds of a ruff as you can take the first trick in ♠.
By choosing ♥ as trump you decrease the odds of a ruff as you can take the first trick in ♠.
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