Term
| What does a 1C opener show? |
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Definition
| Generally 15-19; possibly 14 with a long, strong major, or possibly 20 with a weak 5-card major, or an unbalanced hand lacking a 5-card major. |
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Term
| What does a 1D opening bid show? |
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Definition
Generally 12-14 HCP, but possibly 15 or 16 with no 4-card major. Also, possibly an 11-count with a 6-card minor, and at least an ace and a king, preferably in the long suit.
Always unbalanced (a singleton/void, a 6-card minor, or possibly a 5422 hand).
No 5-card major. |
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Term
| Generally, what does a 1H opening bid show? |
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Definition
10-15 & a 5-card suit, or 10-14 and a 6-card suit.
The 10-point requirement is not rigid; some 10-HCP hands should be passed, and some hands with good controls and a long suit should be opened with fewer than 10 HCP |
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Term
| What 5422 hands (in the proper point range) qualify for a 1D opening bid? |
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Definition
| Hands where the 5-card suit is a minor, and the 4-card suit is a major. |
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Term
Generally, what does a 1S opener show? |
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Definition
10-14 HCP, and a 5-card or longer suit.
Note that the top end for a 1S opener is lower than the top end for a 1H opener. |
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Term
| What are the most common distributions for a 1D opener? |
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Definition
1. A six-card minor
2. 4441 (any singleton)
3. 5431 (any singleton, but the 5-card suit must be a minor) |
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Term
| What does a 1NT opener show? |
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Definition
| 12-14 HCP, balanced, and no 5-card major. |
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Term
| What does a 2C opening bid show, generally? |
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Definition
A very strong hand that is major-suit oriented (at least one 5-card major). Specifically:
19+ HCP with at least one very strong 5-card major, or
17+ HCP with a good 6-card (or longer) major.
When the major suit is not particularly strong, the rest of the hand must be correspondingly stronger, in order to open 2C.
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Term
| What is the key criterion for deciding whether to open 1C or 2C in a borderline case? |
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Definition
Flexibility. For example:
Open 2C with: AKQJxx x AKx xxx
Open 1C with: Kxxxxx AKxx AK K
The first hand almost certainly belongs in some number of spades; open 2C and rebid spades. The second hand may belong in hearts; open 1C, and you might get there. Open 2C and you are very unlikely to.
Notice that this is true even though the second hand has 3 HCP MORE than the first one, and 2C is usually the stronger bid! |
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Term
| What does an opening 2D bid show? |
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Definition
| 22-23 balanced, or 20+ unbalanced. |
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Term
| What are the major suit implications of a 2D opening bid? |
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Definition
Unless opener rebids 2NT over the usual 2H or 2S response, the 2D bid denies both:
1. a 5-card major, and
2. a balanced hand. |
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Term
| What do opening bids of 2 of a major show? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does an opening 2NT bid show? |
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Definition
| 20-21 balanced; may include a 5-card major. |
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Term
| What is the effect of the system on Captaincy? |
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Definition
| Because the various opening bids are limited, in most sequences, responder should be Captain. |
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Term
What is the correct opening bid for:
AQJxxx x xx Qxxx |
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Definition
1S. Too much playing strength for a weak 2 bid. Even an 8-HCP hand may be opened 1 of a major, with a 7-card suit and concentrated strength, e.g.:
xx AJTxxxx x KT9
The key is playing strength. |
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Term
What are the typical rebids after:
1H-1N or
1S-1N
with 5332 or 5422 distribution? |
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Definition
| With 5332, pass 1NT. With 5422, if the 4-card suit is hearts, rebid 2H. If the 4-card suit is a minor, choose between 2 of the minor and pass. Generally, points in the long suit argue for 2 of the minor. Points in the short suits argue for passing 1NT. |
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Term
Discussing rebidding a hand with a 6-card major after:
1M-1NT |
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Definition
Generally, the correct rebid will simply be 2 of the major; with a hand with a good suit and good playing strength, however (but not worth a 1C opener), bidding 3 of the major is correct.
e.g.: xx AQJTxx x KJTx
or: x KQJTxx KQTx xx |
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Term
| What does a 1NT response to 1 of a major show? |
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Definition
| Generally: 8-11, denying 3-card support (even 3 small). It is non-forcing. |
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Term
| What do responders double raises of a major (1H-3H; 1S-3S) mean? |
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Definition
| Limit raises, which may have 3 or 4 card support, and may be balanced or unbalanced. However, a 4-card limit raise with a singleton or a void will usually just bid game. The minimum high card support for a 3-card limit raise, however, should be a little higher than for a 4-card limit raise. |
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Term
QJxx x Kxxx Jxxx
What is your response to a 1H opener? |
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Definition
Pass. A spade fit would be great, but you're more likely to hear a 1NT or 2H response, and you're outgunned in HCP. No danger of missing game, so leave it alone. |
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Term
| What does a 2C response to 1 of a major show? |
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Definition
Game forcing, and presumed natural, but may not in fact be natural. The three exceptions (when 2C is not natural):
1. GF hand with hearts.
2. Responder wants to create a game force with slam interest, so after 2C, he can show support for the major, then follow with cuebids.
3. Responder wants to offer a choice of games. |
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Term
| What is a 3C response to 1 of a major? |
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Definition
Natural and invitational (as 2C would be game forcing). Example:
Ax Jx xxx AQTxxx |
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Term
What are the rebids after 1M-2C? |
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Definition
2 of the same major = 6-card suit.
2 of the other major = 4-card suit.
2NT = balanced with stoppers in the unbid suits, 13-14
3NT = balanced with stoppers in the unbid suits, 10-12
3C = 4-card support for clubs, and a hand suitable for raising (or unsuitable for making another bid)
2D = Should be the rebid without a 6-card major, 4 of the other major, an unbalanced hand, or both other suits stopped in a balanced hand with tenaces (i.e. NT response not suitable). This bid also gives responder a chance to show one of the exceptional hands where 2C was not natural. |
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Term
| What does a 2D response to 1 of a major show? |
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Definition
| 1-round force, but guarantees a rebid unless opener raises diamonds, rebids 2NT, or bids game. It does not promise even 4 diamonds, and responder could have more diamonds than clubs (since he can't bid 2C without a game forcing hand). |
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Term
Discuss the following rebids after 1S-2D:
2S
2NT
3C
3NT |
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Definition
2S = promises 6-card spade suit.
2NT = 10-12*
3C = promises 5-card club suit.
3NT - 13-14*
NT rebids in this auction may be flawed. Specifically, they may have a singleton diamond, if opener is 5-3-1-4. A bid of S, H, or C would promise one more card in the suit than opener actually has. |
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Term
In the auction 1S-2H, what does 2H show? |
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Definition
| 2H is not forcing. It may be invitational or weak (if the heart bidder is willing to rebid 3H and play there, if necessary). |
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Term
After 1S-2H, discuss opener's rebids of:
Pass
2S
2NT
3H/4H |
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Definition
Pass: Should be bid with 5 spades & 2 hearts.
2S: Good 6-card suit and fewer than 3 hearts.
2N: 5 spades, relatively balanced (including 5-1-4-3 or 5-1-3-4).
3H/4H: Natural, 3-card heart support. 3H is invitational. |
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Term
Discuss responder's first bid and plan for a second bid after a 1S opener, with:
x AT9xx AJxxxx x |
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Definition
First bid is 2H (non-forcing)
Over 2S, responder will pass and play the known 6-1 fit at the 2-level. Over 2N, responder will bid 3D (non-forcing), showing something like this hand. |
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Term
What does a 3C response to 1 of a major show? |
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Definition
An invitational hand, since 2C would be game forcing. e.g.:
Ax Jx xxx AQTxxx
With a weak hand, pass. POSSIBLY compete later in 3C with a very long club suit and no fit, if partner rebids his major. |
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Term
| What does a 3D response to 1 of a major show? |
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Definition
| 3D is weak, because an invitational 2D response is available. |
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Term
| What does a 2NT response to 1 of a major show? |
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Definition
| Jacoby 2NT - game forcing raise with 4 trump, no singletons or voids. However, a good 15 points are required. Opener's hand is limited, and there's no point in having opener describe his hand unless slam is a reasonable possibility. |
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Term
What do you respond to 1S holding:
xxx xx KJxx Jxxx? |
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Definition
| 2S, as a mild preempt. Opener will usually pass; with extreme distribution or good distribution and a max, he might bid on, but if so, you should either make 3S, or the opponents could have made something. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Jx Qxxx JTxx Kxx |
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Definition
| Pass. You don't have to respond just because you have 7 points. Not interested in game, and the misfit argues for defending. Furthermore, your pass may encourage the opponents to bid too high. Even with a singleton spade, it would be correct to pass. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Qx xx Axxxx Kxxx |
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Definition
| Raise to 2S. In standard, you'd make a forcing 1NT response, then very likely take a 2S preference. Here, 1NT is not forcing. Also, you have a ruffing value, and the raise may keep the opponents from entering the auction in hearts. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Kx Axxx Axx Txxx |
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Definition
| 1NT. Unlikely to make game unless partner has a 6-card suit (or longer). If he does, he'll rebid it and you can raise to 3 to invite game. If not, 1NT is as good a spot as any. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Kxx Kxxxx AJx xx |
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Definition
| 3S (limit). No forcing 1NT available to show a 3-card limit raise. Also, it's not important to distinguish between 3-card and 4-card limit raises, anyway, when slam is extremely unlikely. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Kx Qx QJxx ATxxx |
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Definition
| 2D. Too strong for 1NT, but not strong enough to force to game. |
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Term
Your hand: Kx Qx QJxx ATxxx
Auction: 1S-2D
What is your rebid after each of the following rebids by opener:
2S, 2H, 2N, 3D |
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Definition
2S: Raise to 3S, invitational.
2H: Bid 2NT, invitational.
2N: Pass (partner has 10-12, balanced)
3D: Pass |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Ax Kx AQJxx Qxxx |
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Definition
| 2D. 2D is not game forcing, but it does not deny game-going strength, either. It is natural, descriptive, and forcing for a round, so it is the correct bid. Just make sure you don't make a non-forcing bid (2NT or a simple raise) at your next opportunity. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Ax AQJxx Jxxx Kx |
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Definition
| 2C. 2H would not be forcing. A 2D bid would only permit a 2H rebid by opener if he had a 4-card suit. It is more practical to set the force, and save room to bid 2H (showing a 5-card suit) cheaply, looking for a 5-3 fit in a game forcing auction. |
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Term
Your hand:
x AJx AKQxxxx xx
The auction: 1S-2D; 2S-?
What is your second bid? |
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Definition
| 3H, trying to get to 3NT if partner has a club stopper. |
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Term
Construction an auction for this pair of hands (first hand opens):
AKxxxx Txx x Kxx
x AKJxx AQJxxx x |
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Definition
1S-2D
2S-3H
3N-4D
4S
First three bids are clearly natural. 3H could be stopper-showing, looking for 3NT; opener bids 3NT with Kxx in clubs. Responder continues past 3NT clearly showing a red 2-suiter, and only then does opener show the Txx of hearts. The 3H could have been made on a 3-card suit with stopper(s).
Marshall gives 4D as responder's third bid; 4H seems as good or better to me. |
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Term
| What rebids by responder are forcing after a 2D response to 1 of a major? |
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Definition
| New suits and jump-preferences. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
Qx Kxxx Ax Kxxxx |
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Definition
Tricky hand, because you can't have an agreement/understanding supporting a response in a 2-card suit (except in a mid-chart event). Otherwise, you'd want to bid 2D with invitational strength and see if opener could rebid hearts. Since this isn't available, you have to make an imperfect response of some sort. Marshall's choice(s):
2S at matchpoints; 3S at IMPs. 1NT is also possible (slight overbid).
With a third diamond instead of a club, you'd bid 2D. |
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Term
What is your response to 1S holding:
xxx Qx JTx AKJTx |
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Definition
| 2D. The hand is strong enough for a limit raise, certainly, but Marshall doesn't like it, as it is too unilateral, and leaves the only contracts available as 3S or 4S, when NT is a better option. |
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Term
Your hand: xxx Qx JTx AKJTx
After 1S-2D, what is your rebid after the following rebids by opener:
2N
2H |
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Definition
Over 2N, Marshall likes pass, but a non-forcing 3S is possible.
Over 2H, bid 2S (non-forcing). |
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Term
After you open 1S and partner responds 2C, what is your rebid with the following hands:
AKxxx Ax xxx xxx
AJxxx Kx KJx Txx
KTxxx x AKJxxx x
What would you bid |
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Definition
1: 2D. The auction is game forcing; if it belongs in NT, it will probably best be played from partner's side. Partner should alert that 2D does not promise 4 diamonds. If responder rebids 2H over 2D (showing a game forcing hand with at least 5 hearts), raise to 3H (for lack of a better choice).
2: 2NT. This should show 13-14, but the tenaces and mild fit for partner (who usually HAS clubs) allow for an upgrade.
3. 3D. The possibility of a diamond slam exists, and the suit is worth showing, anyway, particularly if you don't have to pass 3NT to show it.
If the bids had been 2D, rebid:
1. 2NT (non-forcing), for lack of a better choice.
2. Borderline, but 3D (doesn't say what the other choice would be. 2NT or 3NT presumably).
3. 4D, taking the slight risk that responder doesn't have diamonds and the hands belong in 3NT. |
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Term
What is your response to 1H holding:
Axxxx Qxx KTxxx ----- |
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Definition
| 4H (!!). Unlikely to make slam (or even bid it), should have the same losers in spades as in hearts, slow bidding may give the opponents a chance to mess around with club bids, and further description may help the opponents defend better. The hands almost certainly belong in game, they almost certainly don't belong in slam, and you know you have an 8-card major suit fit. Just bid it. |
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Term
What is your response to 1H holding:
Qxxx Kxxx AQ Kxx |
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Definition
| 4H. Not strong enough for slam opposite a limited opener, so why mess around? If someone doubles, you're going to either make a doubled contract or really hurt them in their contract. |
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Term
What is your response to 1H with:
Kx Qx AJTxx ATxx |
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Definition
| 2D. You can make the natural bid even though 2D is not game forcing. Raise a 2H rebid to 4H, or a 2NT rebid to 3NT. |
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Term
What is your response to 1H holding:
xx xx AQJTxxx Qx |
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Definition
3D "weak." (meaning "to play," i.e. no game interest).
With xx xx AQTxxxx Ax, bid 2D, followed by 3D (invitational). Here, 3NT is not a completely unlikely prospect. |
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Term
What is your response to 1H holding:
QJx Kxx AQxx Kxx |
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Definition
2C. You want to be in game, but it's not clear whether 3NT or 4H will be best. Start with a game forcing 2C, then bid hearts at a minimum level, then bid 3NT, to give partner a choice. If you bid 2D first, then neither
2NT or 3H would be forcing next time, so you'd have to jump to one game or the other at your second turn. |
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Term
| When the 1D opener rebids 2C after a major suit response, what is his most likely number of diamonds? |
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Definition
| 3, based on distributional likelihoods and the other rebids that were not chosen. |
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Term
In the auction:
1D-1S;
1N-2D
What is 2D? |
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Definition
| Forcing and (possibly) artificial. Strong hand, forcing to either game or 4 of a minor. |
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Term
After:
1D-1S
1N-2D
What do the following rebids show:
2H
2S
2N
3 of a minor |
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Definition
2H = 1-4 in the majors, 5-3 in the minors (either way)
2S = 2-4 in the majors, 5-4 in the minors (either way)
2N = 1-4-4-4
3m = 1-3 in the majors, 5 of the minor suit bid and 4 of the other one. |
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Term
1D-1S
2H
What does the 2H rebid show? |
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Definition
| 0-4-5-4 or 0-4-4-5 distribution. |
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Term
With: Axxxx xxx Axxx x
What is your rebid after:
1D-1S
1N-?? |
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Definition
| Pass. 2D would be forcing, and partner's minor is probably clubs. If an opponent reopens in clubs, you might re-evaluate and bid 2D. |
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Term
What does a jump to 2NT show after the auction:
1D-1H or
1D-1S? |
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Definition
| At least 5-5 in the minors. |
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Term
What does a raise to 2NT show after
1D-1N |
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Definition
| At least 5-5 in the minors. |
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Term
What is the proper opening bid with:
A5 K A7532 Q8643 |
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Definition
| Pass (!!!) Lousy spots, and the rebid you'd need to make would be 2NT, driving to a 3-level contract. Plus, you're having to count the singleton king to get up past 10 points, anyway. |
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Term
What does the 2S rebid show after:
1D-1S
2S |
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Definition
| 4-card support with a doubleton or 3-card support with a singleton. |
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Term
What does the 3S rebid show after:
1D-1S
3S |
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Definition
| 4-card support with a singleton |
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Term
What does the 2NT bid show, and what are the follow-ups, in the following auction:
1D-1S
2S-2NT |
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Definition
Artificial ask about opener's spade support. Opener's rebids:
With 3-card support, opener bids his longer minor.
With 4-card support, opener bids 3S (minimum) or 4S (maximum). |
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Term
What is responder's rebid with Qxxx Kxxxx Ax xx
after:
1D-1H;
1S-??
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Definition
| Pass. Opener has a maximum 14 HCP (he would open 1C with 15 HCP and a major). Furthermore, the hands probably don't fit well, as opener is very likely to have a singleton heart opposite responder's Kxxxx. Responder can support spades if the auction turns competitive (though it may not, as the opposition doesn't know which minor opener has). |
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Term
What is responder's rebid with: Jxx AT9x x ATxxx
After:
1D-1H
1S-?? |
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Definition
| Pass, especially at matchpoints. Opener probably has diamonds, and the spade partial looks best. Standard bidders will have to continue 1NT, probably, out of fear of missing a game; however, opener is limited to 14 HCP, so that is not a concern here. |
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Term
What does 3H show in the auction:
1D-1S
3H |
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Definition
| Splinter. Max 1D opener (14), 4 spades, heart shortness. |
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Term
What is opener's rebid with: Axx KQxx x AJTxx in the auction:
1D-1H
?? |
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Definition
| 3S "super-raise." Not sure why this wouldn't be a splinter...perhaps 2S would be a splinter? |
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Term
What is opener showing in the auctions:
1D-1S
4C
or
1D-1S
4D |
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Definition
| A good 7-4 hand, with length in the suit bid (and quality). |
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Term
In the auction:
1D-1H
1S-2C
What is responder showing? |
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Definition
| Weak hand that opener should pass or correct to diamonds. |
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Term
In the auction:
1D-1H
1S-3C
What does 3C show? |
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Definition
An invitational "jump preference" to responder's minor (good hand, but not good enough to force to game; tried to find a heart fit first) |
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Term
In the auction:
1D-1H
1S-2D
What does 2D show? |
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Definition
| Artificial force (like 4th suit forcing, even though it's not the 4th suit, since 2C would not be forcing). |
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Term
How should responder handle the hand: QTxx KQJxx Ax Ax after:
1D-1H
1S-?? |
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Definition
Start with 2D, artificial game force; then jump to 4S. This is stronger than an immediate jump to 4S, and suggests a possible slam if opener has the ideal hand (but remember that opener, since he has a 4-card major, is limited to a maximum of 14 HCP). |
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Term
| Discuss the 1NT response to 1D |
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Definition
| Most significantly, it is forcing. Because of this, it has a higher upper limit than in standard bidding (remember, responder is usually captain, anyway). It ostensibly denies a 4-card major, though with a balanced hand including a bad 4-card major, responder may tactically bid 1NT. Opener should assume responder does not have a 4-card major (he'll be right 95%+ of the time) and bid accordingly. |
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Term
| What is the main purpose of the forcing 1NT response to a 1D opener? |
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Definition
| Responder doesn't know which minor opener has; the 1NT response lets him find out immediately and cheaply. |
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Term
What do opener's rebids mean after:
1D-1N? |
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Definition
2 of a minor = Opener's longer minor.
3 of a minor = Opener's longer minor with a very good hand and a very good suit (book examples = 14 points with AKQxxxx, and 15 points with AKJxxx).
2 of a major = 4441 with a singleton in the other major (i.e. opener's second bid is in the major suit he DOES have). This may get the partnership too high (3 of a minor), but it's better than guessing which minor to bid with equal length. |
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Term
In the auction:
1D-1NT
2H
What are responder's main options with a 3-card heart suit? |
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Definition
| Bid 2NT, pass 2H, or bid 3 of a minor. Opener is 1-4-4-4, so the 4-3 heart fit at the 2-level is an option. |
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Term
What should responder bid after a 1D opener with:
Ax Kxx Qxxxx Kx |
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Definition
| 1NT (forcing). Responder will be conservative if opener's suit is clubs, but aggressively if it's diamonds. For example, after a 2C rebid by opener, bid 2NT; after a 2D response, however, bid 2H ("bidding his better major as a game force"). Not entirely sold on that "better major as a game force." Seems like a bid like 2H or 2S should be a cuebid looking for 3NT or 5/6 Diamonds. |
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Term
What is the effect of the original pass in the auction:
P-1D;
1S-?? |
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Definition
| Opener can pass with 3-card spade support and a minimum. |
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Term
What is the response of the opening pass in the auction:
P-1D
1N-?? |
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Definition
| Opener MAY pass (though he usually shouldn't) with a 4441 hand, especially with two 4-card majors. There's no guarantee of an 8-card minor suit fit, and, in theory, no possibility of an 8-card major suit fit. With a 5-card minor, though, opener should rebid normally. |
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Term
What does 2NT show in the auction:
1D-2NT?
What should opener do next? |
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Definition
2NT is natural and game forcing. Opener should rebid a singleton, if he has one (other than a king or queen). That way, you can get to 5 of a minor, if need be. |
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Term
| What does a 3NT response to 1D show? |
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Definition
| 16-17 balanced, all suits well-stopped. Enough to make slam a possibility if opener has a long minor. |
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Term
| What do 2C, 3C, and 4C show in response to a 1D opener? |
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Definition
| All of those responses are "pass or correct." Opener passes with a long club suit, or bids diamonds cheaply. |
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Term
| What is the response to 1D holding: Ax xx Qxxxx Jxxx |
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Definition
| 2C (pass or correct). A single raise in either clubs or diamonds. |
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Term
What is the correct response to 1D holding:
x Qx Kxxxxx KQxx |
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Definition
3C. Limit raise in either minor (usually distributional, rather than strength-based). 4C is a reasonable bid, too (also pass or correct) -- if it doesn't make, the opponents can probably make 3 or 4 of a major.
If opener bids 3NT, hoping for a balanced 11 or so, don't leave him there; bid 4C. Until opener has shown which minor he has, responder's bids in clubs show support for both minors. |
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Term
What should responder's rebid be with: AJxxx x Jxxx Qxx
1D-1S
1N-?? |
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Definition
| 2C (pass or correct). Opener has a singleton spade; having failed to find a spade fit, responder shows a hand worth a single raise in whichever minor opener has. After a 1D opener, club bids by responder (under 5C) show support for both minors if opener has not yet shown which minor he has. |
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Term
What should responder's rebid be, holding: AJxxx Ax Qxx Jxx
1D-1S
1N-?? |
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Definition
| 3C -- limit raise for whichever minor opener has. This hand is too strong to rebid 2C. After a 1D opener, until opener has shown his minor, responder's club bids show support for both minors -- even after a check for a spade fit first. |
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Term
After a 1D opener, what do non-jump diamond bids by responder show? |
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Definition
| They purportedly show diamonds, and are forcing regardless of which minor opener has. |
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Term
| How should responder handle an auction that begins with 1D, if he has a very strong hand with clubs (good enough to suggest a game in diamonds or a slam in clubs)? |
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Definition
| Start with 1NT (forcing), then bid clubs if opener shows diamonds, or jump in clubs if opener shows clubs. |
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Term
What do the following third bids by opener show?
1D-1NT
2D-3C
3D?
3NT?
4H or 4S? |
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Definition
3D = club void
3N = club singleton
4H or 4S = splinter with primary diamonds, but support in clubs
(e.g. x Kxx AQxxxx Kxx) |
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Term
In general terms, after opener starts with 1D, what should responder's plan be with a good hand and club suit? A good hand and a diamond suit? |
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Definition
With clubs, start with a forcing 1NT response, then bid strongly thereafter (jump in clubs, or jump in a major then bid clubs).
With diamonds, start with a 2D bid, which is forcing to game or 4 of a minor. |
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Term
| How far is a 2D repsonse to 1D forcing? |
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Definition
To game, or to 4 of a minor.
If the 2D response is made by a passed hand, it's forcing to 2NT or 3 of a minor. |
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Term
| What does a 2H or 2S response to 1D show? |
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Definition
| A 6-card suit with invitational values; i.e. playing a standard system, the sort of hand on which you'd respond at the 1-level, then jump-rebid to the 3-level in your suit. This helps prevent you from getting too high when opener has a singleton or void, but lets you get to game when opener has an appropriate hand (fit, or perhaps a max or near-max with a doubleton). |
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Term
After a 1D opener and a 4S over call, what do the following bids show:
1D-(4S)-??
4NT
5C
5D |
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Definition
4NT = Both minors
5C = clubs
5D = diamonds
The "pass or correct" rule about bidding clubs is only through the 4-level |
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Term
| Is either 1NT or 2NT by responder forcing after a 1D opener and a 1-level overcall by RHO? |
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Definition
| No; neither is forcing. Responder should cuebid to force. |
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Term
What is your rebid with: QTxx x KQJTxx AQ
1D-1H
?? |
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Definition
| Jump to 2 spades to show the very strong minor, max point count, and good playing strength. |
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Term
What should responder rebid with:
Kx QTxx Qxx JTxx
1D-1H
2S- |
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Definition
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Term
What do you rebid with:
KJxx Axxx xx xxx
1D-1H
2S-?? |
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Definition
Raise to at least 3S (possibly 4). Opener has a strong, long, minor, a max 1D opener, and a fit. |
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Term
Partner opens 1D. What do you respond with each of the following hands (and what if any subsequent plans do you have for the auction):
1. Axxx Kxx Kxx Kxx
2. Jx Kxxxx Kxx AJx
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Definition
1. 1S. If partner rebids 1NT, you probably don't belong in 3NT, but possibly 5 in a minor; rebid 3C -- jump preference. If 1S is raised to 3S, bid 4S. If it's raised to 2S, bid 2NT to see what kind of raise partner has. If he bids 3 of a minor, showing that the raise was based on 3-card support and a singleton somewhere, then bid 3NT.
2. 1H. Not strong enough to force to game unless opener raises hearts. If he raises to 2H, you can bid 4. If he bids 1S, bid 2NT (invitational). If he bids 2 of a minor, raise to 3. |
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Term
Partner opens 1D and RHO passes. What do you bid, and what is your plan, with:
1. xx AQ KJxx Qxxxx
2. Kxx KQxxx Kxx xx |
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Definition
1. 1NT (forcing). If partner has heart shortness, you may get to 3NT, declared by you. Unless partner has a very strong suit and a good hand, he will rebid 2 of his minor; then you can bid 2H, to invite 3NT if partner has a spade stopper. If partner bids 2 of a major over 1NT, he shows a singleton or void in the other major and 4-4 or 5-4 in the minors.
2. 1H, but treat this hand conservatively, even if there's a fit (i.e. if partner raises to 2H, bid only 3H). One of your kings is probably opposite a singleton. |
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Term
After partner opens 1D, what do you bid, and what are your plans for the auction, with:
1. Kx KJxxx Qxxx xx
2. Jxx KQx Kxxxx Qx |
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Definition
1. 1H, but no aggressive action thereafter. If partner rebids 1S, rebid either 1NT or 2C, but not 2D.
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