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How many points are needed to open 2 C

22+


BUT, with distributional hand it's not points!


8 1/2 tricks

What is the general rule for responses to 2C?

With 0-7 total points, 2 D


Remember, you CAN'T PASS 2 C


8+ total points, POS response

Opener - 2 ♣


R - 0-7 points

Bid 2

Opener - 2 ♣


R - Pass?


NO NO NO


Can't pass 2 C opening!



Opener - 2 ♣


What does R have to have to respond?

TRICK QUESTION!


R MUST respond to 2 C opener.


0-7 total points 2 D


8+ TP positive response

Opener - 2 ♣
R has 8+ points, what are her options?

With a GOOD 5 card suit, name the suit.


2 H


2 S


3 D
3 C


note 2 D mean < 8 points

What is a GOOD 5 card suit

2/3 honors


A K Q


or


3/5 honors


A K Q J 10

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


Q J 10 x x


10 x x


K x x x


x

2 (remember, you CAN'T PASS a 2 opener!)


R has a good 5 card spade suit, but NOT 8 + points

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


Q J 10 x x


10 x x


K Q


x x x

2


Good 5 card S suit, and 8 points

Opener - 2 ♣


R


KQx


10 x x


Q J x


x x x x

2 NT


8 points, but no 5-card suit

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


xxx


xxxx


xxxxx


x

2
DO NOT PASS a 2♣ opener, even with no points and 1 D

What does the opener rebid after 2 ♣?

SOMETHING!


opener can't pass a 2 or a positive response

What does a positive response suggest to opener?


SLAM!


22 + 8 is the minimum points

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


K xx


Q xx


xx


A J 10 x x

3




REMEMBER 2 is < 8 points

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


K x x


A Q J x


x


J x x x x

Doesn't seem to fit anything! Hearts are strong, but 4 cards. Jacks are long, but weak. Hand is not balanced.


Best compromise!


2

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


A x x x


K x x


10 9 4


J 10 x

2


You CAN'T PASS 2


Don't worry opener must rebid

What kind of hand of 22+ points is NOT suitable for a 2 ♣opener?

Balanced hand, 25-27 HCP's would bid 3NT

What are the 5 POS responses to 2 ♣?

2 , 2 ♠, 3 , 3 ♣, 2 NT




Remember 2 is for <= 7 pts

Opener - 2 ♣


R ?


x x x


J x x x x


x x xx


J

2


YOU CAN'T PASS a 2C Opening bid!