Conventional responses after 1/ (2NT) :
Response | Meaning |
---|---|
Double | Natural with interest in penalizing the opponents in one of their suits. |
3 | A game-forcing hand in the unbid major (hearts if partner bid spades, and vice-versa). Forcing. |
3 | A limit raise or better in partner's suit. Forcing. |
3 | A constructive raise (7-10 points) opposite a A natural non-forcing bid opposite a |
3 | A constructive raise (7-10 points) opposite a A natural non-forcing bid opposite a |
Below are the responses in greater detail.
Natural with interest in penalizing the opponents in one of their suits. Shows about 7+ points, and typically a balanced hand. Denies 3-card support. Note that this gives up the ability to play negative doubles in this situation.
North | South | ||||
K4 | AJT2 | ||||
AQT92 | 86 | ||||
A752 | J43 | ||||
43 | KJT9 | ||||
West Pass |
North 1 |
East 2NT (1) |
South Dbl (2) |
Artificial. A game-forcing hand in the unbid major suit (hearts if partner bid spades, and vice-versa). Forcing.
North | South | ||||
K84 | AJT52 | ||||
AQT92 | K8 | ||||
A72 | K94 | ||||
T8 | K97 | ||||
Pass |
North 1 |
2NT (1) |
South 3 (2) |
Artificial. A limit raise or better. 10+ points and 3+ card support. Partner is allowed to sign off in
North | South | ||||
K4 | A52 | ||||
AQT92 | KJ87 | ||||
A7 | K984 | ||||
T873 | 42 | ||||
West Pass |
North 1 |
East 2NT (1) |
South 3 (2) |
A nonforcing raise if partner opened 1. 7-10 points, 3-4 card support.
*OR*
Natural, 5+ hearts (usually 6) and 7-10 points if partner opened 1
North | South | ||||
K43 | AQ2 | ||||
AQT92 | J875 | ||||
A7 | T984 | ||||
T83 | 42 | ||||
West Pass |
North 1 |
East 2NT (1) |
South 3 (2) |
A nonforcing raise if partner opened 1. 7-10 points, 3-4 card support.
*OR*
Natural, 5+ spades (usually 6) and 7-10 points if partner opened 1
North | South | ||||
54 | AKQT92 | ||||
AKT92 | 8 | ||||
AQ2 | T98 | ||||
T83 | 542 | ||||
West Pass |
North 1 |
East 2NT (1) |
South 3 (2) |
Note that with 5-card support, responder should only use Unusual vs. Unusual with game-forcing values. With less than 12 points, it's normal to simply jump directly to
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