How responder takes charge when opener shows a maxi
When opener shows a maxi - game is certain and slam likely with better than minimum
¨ With 6‑12TP
(1) Responder passes opener's game bid if unable to envisage slam
e.g. After 1§:1©, 4© pass with
ªQx ©QJxx ¨Kxxx §Txx
(2) Responder bids game in opener's major with a fit if slam looks unlikely
e.g. After 1¨:1©, 2ª bid 4ª with
ªKxxx ©QJxx ¨xx §Qxx
(3) Responder bids 3NT with cover in the unbid suit
e.g. After 1©:1ª, 3§ bid 3NT with
ªKJxx ©xx ¨QJxx §xxx
(4) Responder repeats own 6+ card suit
e.g. After 1¨:1ª, 3§ bid 3ª with
ªKQJxxx ©xx ¨xx §Qxx
(5) Responder bids the fourth suit (artificial) if it is available at the three level
¨ With 13+ TP
(1) Responder bids 6 of one of opener's suits with a fit, maybe using Blackwood first
e.g. After 1©:1ª, 3¨ bid 4NT with
ªKQxx ©x ¨KQxx §xxxx
(2) Responder bids 6NT with good cover in unbid suits, possibly via Blackwood
e.g. After 1¨:1©. 3§ bid 4NT with
ªAQxx ©KJxx ¨Qx §xxx,
planning to pass over an unlikely 5¨ and to bid 6NT over 5©/ª
(3) Responder bids a new suit below game. Opener will have to bid again and responder can then go to the appropriate slam.
e.g. After 1©:1ª, 3§ bid 3¨with ªAQxxx©K¨QJxx§Kxx,
planning to bid Blackwood next & slam in NT/ª/§ depending on opener's bid over 3¨
Forcing, invitational & terminal responses
In the search for a fit and for the right level (partscore, game, slam) opener needs to know
¨ which bids by responder demand another bid (forcing)
¨ which bids are limited but allow opener to continue to game or slam if better than minimum in shape/strength (invitational)
¨ which bids tell opener to stop (terminal)
After a 1NT opening
Terminal responses:
¨ Pass (0‑7 balanced)
¨ 2¨/©/ª (0‑7 unbal. with a 5+ suit)
¨ game bids (10‑14)
¨ slam bids (15+)
Invitational descriptions:
¨ 2NT (8‑9)
¨ 4NT (15‑17). Opener passes with a minimum or bids small slam with better.
Forcing responses:
¨ 2§ - Stayman inquiry
¨ 3 of a suit (10+ in a major, 14+ in a minor) Opener raises with 3+ support or bids 3NT with a doubleton.
¨ 5NT forces opener to choose 6NT with a minimum, 7 with a maximum.
The same principles apply after 2NT: Game and slam bids are terminal
¨ 4NT is invitational to small slam
¨ 5NT forces to small slam at least
¨ 3§ is Stayman
¨ 3¨/©/§ asks for 3+ support or 3NT
After one of a suit opening
The only absolutely terminal response: Pass!
Invitational descriptions:
¨ Simple raise (6-9 TP)
Opener passes with a minimum, invites game with a further raise to three, or 2NT perhaps after a minor suit raise, or bids game or slam.
¨ Jump raise (10-12 TP)
Opener passes or bids game or slam.
¨ Game raise in a major (13-15 TP) Opener passes or tries for slam.
¨ 1 NT (6-9 HCP) If balanced or semi-balanced, opener passes or bids higher in notrumps if game is possible or certain. Unbalanced, opener rebids 6+ first suit or bids new 4+ suit.
¨ 3NT (16-17) balanced
Forcing responses:
¨ Simple shift (only forcing for one round - 1RF)
¨ Jump shift (forcing to game - GF)
¨ 2NT (12-15 balanced - GF)
QUIZ
3. Partner opens 1©. You respond 2§. Opener rebids 2¨ (mini or midi). What is your rebid? What will partner understand by it?
a. ªKQx ©xx ¨Jx §KQxxxx
b. ªxxx ©xx ¨Kx §AQJTxx
c. ªxx ©xx ¨Kxxx §AKxxx
d. ªKJxx ©Qx ¨x §AKxxxx
4. Partner opens 1§. You respond 1©. Opener rebids 2§ (mini). What is your rebid? What will partner expect it to show?
a. ªxx ©AKxxx ¨AQxx §xx
b. ªAxx ©KJxx ¨QTx §KJx
5. Partner opens 1¨. You respond 1ª. Opener then ‘reverses’ into 2©, showing 16+ and at least 5-4. What is your rebid? What will it tell partner?
a. ªKTxx ©xxx ¨xx §QJxx
b. ªKQxx ©xxx ¨Jxx §xxx
c. ªKJxx ©xxx ¨Kx §KJxx
d. ªAQxxx ©Kx ¨KJxx §xx
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