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211D - The Responder's first bid after a level 1 Major opening - Suit shift (2/1) -
level 2 ★
Responses to a level 1 Major opening - Suit Shift
>When you don't have support, you may bid another suit :
at level 1 with a minimum of 5 HCP and at least 4 cards in the suit .
at level 2 (2/1) with game force values (13+ HCP)
Caution !
In response to a 1♠ opening, 2♥ promises 5 cards.
In the minor suits, 4 cards are enough.
All shifts are forcing.
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W
N
E
1
Pass
2
7
8
4
A
K
J
6
4
K
Q
8
5
3
Problem E40004 2♣ With 14HCP, a ♥ doubleton, not 4 cards in ♠... bid your longest minor.... Here, with two 5-cards suits respond in the higher-ranking suit...You might then bid 3♣ in the next round.
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W
N
E
1
Pass
2
7
5
3
8
6
A
K
J
4
K
Q
8
5
Problem E40003 2♣ With 14HCP, a ♥ doubleton, not 4 cards in ♠... bid your longest minor.... Here,with two 4-cards suits bid up-the-line..