| Weekly Quiz - May 12th 2010 |
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Under the Announcing Rules many of the responses to 1NT are "announced" by the opener. N E S W
1NT Pass 2 Pass
2 Pass 3NT Pass
Pass Pass In this auction, what does North say when South bids 2? Does South say anything when North re-bids 2?
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When South bids 2 North says "Stayman". This is a simple way of confirming to opponents that South is asking North to disclose any four card major suits.
When North bids 2 South does not have to say anything. It is assumed that opponents will know that this answer means that North has no four card major suit.
If opponents are not sure they can request clarification.
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