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Detail specifications 161E - Level 2

The opener's reverse

The 'scrambling' 2NT convention after a strong 2 suiter by opener ( forcing for one round)
The responder will use the 2NT convention with 5-7HCP (or with a slam hand). this bid warns the opener that the camp may not have the values to bid game .
SWNE
1 Trefle Pass
1 Coeur Pass 2 Carreau Pass
2 SA
Jack Spades
8 Spades
7 Spades
2 Spades
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
4 Hearts
King Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
5 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problème 20364
There is a fit in ....but showing support to opener would make the sequence forcing to game..when game is far from certain if opener is minimum.
Bid 2 NT to Slow Down the ambitions of opener This bid is frocing for one round and your next bid will be pass.
 
 
Bids following The 'scrambling' 2NT bid (after opener has shown a strong two suiter ( forcing pour un tour)
  • If opener repeats his first suit, The responder can pass or support his second suit. It will enable to stop before game if necessary !
  • With a maximum hand, The opener can impose game
Queen Spades
9 Spades
7 Spades
4 Spades
2 Spades
10 Hearts
7 Hearts
6 Hearts
4 Hearts
King Clubs
5 Clubs
10 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Pique Pass
2 Coeur Pass 2 SA Pass
3 Carreau Pass 3 Coeur Pass
Pass
3 Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
3 Hearts
2 Hearts
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
Jack Clubs
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
9 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
Problème 20466
the responder shows his preference for the opener's second suit and the bidding stops there !
 
King Spades
Queen Spades
7 Spades
5 Spades
8 Hearts
Jack Clubs
10 Clubs
8 Clubs
7 Clubs
5 Clubs
7 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Pique Pass
2 Coeur Pass 2 SA Pass
3 SA
2 Spades
Ace Hearts
King Hearts
10 Hearts
7 Hearts
Ace Clubs
King Clubs
6 Clubs
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
Problème 20467
With a non minimum hand, the opener will bid for game in spite of The 'scrambling' 2NT bid
 
 
The opener's support makes the sequence game-forcing.
10 Spades
8 Spades
5 Spades
4 Spades
7 Hearts
6 Hearts
King Clubs
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
6 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Pique Pass
2 Coeur Pass 2 SA Pass
3 Pique Pass 3 SA Pass
Pass
Queen Spades
Jack Spades
9 Spades
Ace Hearts
King Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
8 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
Problem E6621
The opener's support makes the sequence game-forcing. Here, the responder, who has a good hold in the last suit, prefers to play in no-trump.