Suit changes at level 1
In response to a major opening, the only possibility is a 1
♠ response after a 1
♥ opening.The opener may have anything between 13 and 23HL . The responder, having at least 6HL can have legitimate hopes for game. This suit change has no upper limit.Forcing, ce changement de couleur n'a pas de limite supérieure.The responder may have a choice between a suite change at the 1 level or at the 2 level.It all depends on the strength of his hand :
- If the responder has the strength to impose game (12-13HL) he bids his longest suit at the 2 level
- if not, he bids it at the 1 level