Responses to 2 |
Further Bidding |
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2 | (over 2): Negative or invite for only | See below |
2 | Invite for only, or weak 4+ | See below |
2NT | Invite or better, strong relay | See below |
3/ | Natural, constructive, not forcing | |
3/ | Pass or correct | |
4 | I want to play in your major | Opener bids suit below major |
4 | Bid your major |
With 2, partner has given a positive response for only.
Partner may also have a weak hand with 4 or more , in which case there are two reasons for bidding 2:
Opener passes with a weak two in , and may accept the invite with a weak two in :
The relay 2NT
Opener now shows his suits and strength in the following way:
2 - 2NT - ? |
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3 | Minimum weak two in | 3 is to play, 3 slam-going with fit |
3 | Minimum weak two in | 3 is to play, 3 slam-going with fit |
3 | Maximum weak two in (!) | Any non-game bid is slam-going |
3 | Maximum weak two in (!) | Any non-game bid is slam-going |
3NT | AKQxxx in a major |