Opening Bid (Weak 2): Points 6-10 with 2 honours
Major suit
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Weak – not if other major is 4 in length and fairly strong
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3rd position – take a few liberties
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better if non-vulnerable
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Rule 15: no. of cards in suit + points in hand = 15+ then open
Responses
Competing
Raise partner to 3 (I've got 3 of that suit – opener does not bid again
Raise partner to 4 (4 card support)
2NT = 15+ points
New suit (at least 6 card suit, Majors over Minors)
3NT = Long suit Minor, stop in overs
Opener's response to 2NT
3C = 6-8 poor suit
3D = 6-8 good suit
3H = 9-10 poor suit
3S = 9-10 good suit
3NT = AKQxxx of opener's suit
DEFENDING
Double – opening bid but shortage cover in other suits
New suit – 2 diamonds, then 2 hearts or 2 spades (at least 9-10 points) – 5 cards but stronger
NT – 15-18 points, decent stopper in opposition suit
Responding to a double
2H, X, PASS (X = opening bid level)
4th Position
2H, Pass, Pass; borrow a King (3 points)
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Stretch to double
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Try not to pass
2NT = 15-18 points
3C = Stayman
3D = Transfer to hearts
3H = Transfer to spades (5 spades = enough for game)
3S = ?
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