M J Bridge
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Bidding
Intermediate and above
Partner made a two-
2NT to show diamonds
This approach was introduced as an advanced option for responder.
In adopting this approach you will have released an immediate response at the three-
Two-
Partner has either bid 2♠ promising at least five (usually six) clubs, or 2NT promising at least five (usually six) diamonds.
A majority of tournament players will combine this approach with two-
This is a powerful method.
The most important application of the method is to test the solidity of a suit, which will on occasion enable you to bid 3NT based on the running minor suit when your combined holding of high-
The constructive sequences for responder (particularly five minor followed by four major, forcing -
However, these considerations are in the mind of responder on his first bid and on his rebid.
Your responsibility is merely to respond to the transfer in the agreed manner.
The usual system of two-
step 1 any hand which does not qualify for a step 2 response;
step 2 any hand containing Qxx or better in the implied minor.
Some authorities include any fourteen point hand in the positive step 2 response.
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A J 7 5
K Q 8 4
T 8 6
A 4
Partner has transferred to clubs.
Bid 2NT,
denying three cards to a top honour in clubs.
You |
LHO |
Pard |
RHO |
1NT |
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2♠ |
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♣
A J 7 5
K T 8 4
Q 6 4
A 7
Partner has transferred to diamonds.
Bid 3♦,
promising at least three cards to the queen in diamonds.
You |
LHO |
Pard |
RHO |
1NT |
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2NT |
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It should be noted that some pairs permit a shorter holding to count as suit support -
My recommendation is that you stick with a minimum of Qxx as above. The critical factor is to ensure that you have an entry to the running suit in dummy, and the third card will frequently be essential in this respect.
Some pairs reverse the meanings of the two-
If he declines the transfer with a bid of 3♣, then he is likely to hold three cards in clubs, and you will again be happy to pass.
For continuations after a two-
Context -
This page last updated 30th Sep 2018
Opener |
Overcaller |
Responder |
Advancer |
Opener's rebid |
Overcaller's rebid and beyond |
Responder's rebid and beyond |
The continuing auction |
Opener |
Overcaller |
Responder |
Advancer |
Opener's rebid |
Overcaller's rebid and beyond |
Responder's rebid and beyond |
The continuing auction |