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174 Cards in this Set
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S K32
H T98543 D J C A43 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2H
Not enough to invite game. |
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S J9832
H 5 D JT43 C 987 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2S
Likely to be best spot, plus deters opponents from finding their likely heart fit. |
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S QJT
H QT972 D 8763 C 2 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2H
Will almost certainly play better in 2H than 1NT. |
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S AT976
H KJT D QT5 C 85 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2S
Not quite enough values to invite to game. |
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S 9875
H Q742 D KT854 C - 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Garbage Stayman. Pass opener's response. |
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S K87
H J963 D JT732 C T 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Garbage Stayman. Pass opener's response. |
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S AJ32
H JT7 D 98654 C 8 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Garbage Stayman. Pass opener's response. |
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S Q832
H Q943 D J973 C 7 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Garbage Stayman. Pass opener's response. |
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S KQ972
H AT83 D Q7 C 97 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Non-forcing Stayman in preparation for showing invitational values. |
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S KQ972
H AT83 D Q7 C 97 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - ? |
2S
5 spades, invitational. |
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S KQ972
H AT83 D Q7 C 97 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - ? |
4H
The two doubletons increase the value of the hand once a fit is found. |
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S KQ972
H AT83 D Q7 C 97 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2S - ? |
4S
The fifth spade and two doubletons increase the value of the hand now that a fit has been located. |
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S 9
H AT832 D KT94 C KT5 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Non-forcing Stayman in preparation for showing invitational values. |
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S 9
H AT832 D KT94 C KT5 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - ? |
2H
5 hearts, invitational. |
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S 9
H AT832 D KT94 C KT5 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - ? |
4H
Hand has improved due to singleton. |
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S 9
H AT832 D KT94 C KT5 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2S - ? |
3H
Invitational. |
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S Q932
H A832 D 94 C KQT 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Non-forcing Stayman in preparation for showing invitational values. |
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S Q932
H A832 D 94 C KQT 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - ? |
2NT
Shows one or two four-card majors and 11 HCP. |
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S Q932
H A832 D 94 C KQT 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - ? |
3H
Invitational. |
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S Q932
H A832 D 94 C KQT 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2S - ? |
3S
Invitational. |
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S KQ972
H 83 D A97 C Q95 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Non-forcing Stayman in preparation for showing invitational values. |
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S KQ972
H 83 D A97 C Q95 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - ? |
2S
5 spades, invitational. |
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S KQ972
H 83 D A97 C Q95 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - ? |
2S
Natural and invitational. |
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S KQ972
H 83 D A97 C Q95 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2S - ? |
4S
The fifth spade and a doubleton make game worthwhile. |
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S JT54
H AJ9 D K86 C KT2 ? |
1NT
12-14, balanced. Note that this hand is a point weaker than a normal opening. |
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S A3
H QJ983 D J64 C AJ7 ? |
1NT
12-14, balanced, the 5-card major not withstanding (by agreement, unless playing Crowhurst Convention). |
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S KQ874
H Q943 D T9 C AQ ? |
1S
To open 1NT with a 5-card major, must be 5-3-3-2. In addition, there is no rebid problem on this hand. |
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S 852
H A9 D Q8 C KQJ763 ? |
1C
Rebid 2C. |
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S KQ8
H 43 D AJ95 C K765 ? |
1NT
12-14, balanced. |
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S Q832
H K94 D J743 C AJ ? |
Pass
This is not even a good 11-count. If partner opens 1H or 1S, use Drury. |
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S KJ32
H A985 D QT3 C KQ ? |
1D
Too strong for a weak, 12-14 notrump. |
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S 974
H T84 D AQJ C AQJ5 ? |
1NT
12-14, balanced. |
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S K4
H Q8 D AT854 C KJ32 ? |
1NT
1NT is a better description of this semi-balanced hand with honors in both short suits than is opening 1D and rebidding 2C. |
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S J3
H K983 D Q8 C AKJ75 ? |
1NT
If you open 1C and partner bids 1S, you will have to rebid 2C. Opening 1NT is a better description of this semi-balanced hand. |
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S KJ8754
H A65 D QT5 C 2 1NT (12-14) - ? |
2C
Intending to rebid 3S, invitational with 6 spades, over 2D or 2H. |
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S Q974
H QJ83 D AT2 C KJ 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - 2S ? |
4S
Enough to try game. |
Partner has 5 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S Q7
H A963 D 943 C KQJT 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - 2S ? |
Pass
Stop bidding with your minimum. |
Partner has 5 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S AJ8
H K764 D QJ93 C K3 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - 2S ? |
4S
You have a fit and enough to try game. |
Partner has 5 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S K3
H AJ85 D KJT4 C Q76 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2H - 2S ? |
3NT
Enough to try game. |
Partner has 5 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S JT8
H K9 D KQ74 C K862 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - 3H ? |
Pass
No game is likely. |
Partner has 6 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S T83
H K97 D KQ3 C AQ74 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - 3H ? |
4H
With your fit and maximum values, game is likely. |
Partner has 6 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S Q93
H QJ D AJ932 C KJ7 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - 3H ? |
4H
With maximum values, game is likely. Your heart honors argue for the suit contract over 3NT. |
Partner has 6 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S J98
H Q32 D AT4 C KQ84 1NT (12-14) - 2C 2D - 3H ? |
Pass
Your minimum makes game unlikely. |
Partner has 6 spades and invitational values (typically 11 HCP).
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S A942
H KT75 D QJ8 C K2 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2H
With 4-4 in the majors, bid hearts first. If responder bid 2NT, rebid 3S to show 4 spades in addition to 4 hearts. If responder bids 3D, bid 3H to show good support and (cheapest) control in hearts. |
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S A9
H KT752 D QJ7 C K62 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2H
If responder bids 2NT, rebid 3H to show your fifth heart. If responder bids 3C or 3D, bid 3H to show good support and (cheapest) control in hearts. |
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S AKQ9
H T752 D Q6 C Q62 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2H
With 4-4 in the majors, bid hearts first (even when your spades are much more appealing). If responder bids 2NT, rebid 3S to show 4 spades in addition to 4 hearts. |
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S A9
H JT75 D KQT95 C K2 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2H
First obligation is to show a 4-card major. If responder bids 2S or 2NT, rebid 3D. |
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S A843
H AK4 D Q432 C 94 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2S
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S QJ976
H AK3 D Q32 C J9 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2S
If responder bids 2NT, rebid 3S to show your fifth spade. If responder bids 3D, bid 3H to show good support and (cheapest) control in hearts. |
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S AJT8
H KQ93 D 43 C QJ8 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2H
With 4-4 in the majors, bid hearts first. If responder bids 2NT, rebid 3S to show 4 spades in addition to 4 hearts. If responder bids 3C, bid 3H to show good support and (cheapest) control in hearts. |
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S QJT5
H Q9 D J4 C AK976 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2S
First obligation is to show a 4-card major. Plan to rebid 3C. Note the opening of 1NT on this semi-balanced hand. Even though no rebid problem, the honors in both short suits argue that 1NT is the better description. |
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S A92
H QT D AJ83 C Q854 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2NT
No 4-card major or 5-card minor. If responder next bids 3C (Baron Corollary), bid 3S to show 3=2=4=4. |
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S A9
H QT9 D KQ83 C J854 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2NT
No 4-card major or 5-card minor. If responder next bids 3C (Baron Corollary), bid 3H to show 2=3=4=4. |
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S K83
H Q97 D K83 C AQ54 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2NT
No 4-card major or 5-card minor. If responder next bids 3C (Baron Corollary), bid 3NT to show 3=3=3=4. |
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S Q83
H Q96 D KQ83 C A54 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) ? |
2NT
No 4-card major or 5-card minor. If responder next bids 3C (Baron Corollary), bid 3D to show 3=3=4=3. |
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S KJ874
H K3 D K965 C Q2 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) 2H - ? |
2S
5+ spades. Opener will raise with 3 (or 4) spades, or otherwise rebid 2NT or show a good minor suit. |
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S KJ87
H K973 D K96 C Q3 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) 2H - ? |
4H
To play with no interest in slam. |
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S K8
H AK97 D KQ953 C K4 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) 2H - ? |
3H
Set hearts as the trump suit and show interest in slam. |
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S KJ7
H K7 D AQ82 C KQ94 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) 2H - ? |
2NT
Explore for a minor-suit fit for possible slam. |
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S K3
H AJ85 D QJ94 C J98 1NT (12-14) - 2D (GF Stayman) 2H - 2S 3D - 3S ? |
4S
To play without slam interest. 4S is more likely than 3NT to succeed since have no club guard. |
Partner has 6 spades and slam interest (or would have used 4-level transfer).
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S K964
H QT D K9432 C 43 1NT (12-14) - (Double) - ? |
2D
Diamonds and a major (DONT Runouts). If partner bids 2H, correct to 2S. |
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S 5
H KQJ9743 D 73 C 972 1NT (12-14) - (Double) - ? |
3H
Preemptive. Makes opponent's bidding much more difficult than if you just pass (showing a one-suited hand). |
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S KQT
H A943 D K52 C T94 1NT (12-14) - (Double) - ? |
Redouble
Strength-showing (10+ HCP). |
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S 9432
H J73 D T943 C J5 1NT (12-14) - (Double) - ? |
2D
Diamonds and a major (DONT Runouts). Don't bid it timidly! If partner bids 2H, correct to 2S. |
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S K953
H A965 D AJ6 C T7 1NT (12-14) - (DBL) - RDBL - (2C) ? |
Double
Takeout, 3-card support for the other three suits. This agreement applies since responder's redouble created a force to 2S, and this is the first double by your side. |
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S J87
H K73 D K93 C AJ94 1NT (12-14) - (DBL) - RDBL - (2C) DBL - (2D) - ? |
Double
Penalty. By opener's double of 2C (showing a doubleton), he has at least 3 diamonds. This double is not takeout since it is not the first double by your side. |
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S KT84
H QJ76 D A95 C K5 1NT (12-14) - (2C) - ? |
If 2C is natural, bid 2D (GF Stayman) or DBL (Stayman) depending on agreement in uncontested auction. This also applies if 2C is artificial.
But if 2C is artificial for the majors, there is no point seeking a fit with partner. Pass and plan to double once the opponents bid their major. But at unfavorable vulnerability, just bid 3NT rather than hoping for a large penalty. |
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S KQ984
H A52 D 6 C 9754 1NT (12-14) - (2C) - ? |
Just ignore the 2C overcall (whether natural or artificial) and bid 2S (to play) if playing Two-Way Stayman or 2H (transfer) if playing transfer responses.
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S KJ943
H T85 D 6 C K983 1NT (12-14) - (2D natural) - ? |
2S
To play. |
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S K9
H T43 D AJ975 C Q93 1NT (12-14) - (2D natural) - ? |
Double
Penalty. Forcing to 2S. |
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S AQJ
H Q93 D 8 C AQ9872 1NT (12-14) - (2D natural) - ? |
3C
Forcing. Investigate whether you belong in notrump or clubs. |
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S J9842
H J3 D 532 C 987 1NT (12-14) - (2D natural) - ? |
Pass
Hope the preemptive nature of 1NT prevents the opponents from finding their best contract. |
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S KQ5
H A96 D K865 C Q62 1NT (12-14) - (2H transfer) - ? |
2NT (Lebensohl)
Plan to rebid 3NT to show game values with a spade guard. |
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S KQJ9
H A654 D KJ9 C QT 1NT (12-14) - (2H transfer) - ? |
Pass
Plan to double 2S. Pass then double shows a pure penalty double. |
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S 98
H KQ98 D AJ85 C KJ9 1NT (12-14) - (2H transfer) - ? |
2S
Stayman. Shows only invitational values? Does not promise or deny a spade guard? Subsequent cue bid asks for spade guard. |
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S 53
H KJ5 D A965 C KT97 1NT (12-14) - (2H transfer) - ? |
Double
General values. If opener cannot double 2S, then you can double 2S to show extras (with this hand?). Cannot have a pure penalty double or would have passed then doubled. |
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S KQT8
H K5 D A963 C Q92 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Double (or 3NT at unfavorable vulnerability?)
Shows 10+ points and ability to double at least one of the possible suits. You intend to double 2S. If opener doesn't double 2H, then just bid 3NT. |
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S 95
H AQJ92 D A75 C J32 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Double
Shows 10+ points and ability to double at least one of the possible suits. You intend to double 2H. If opener cannot double 2S, then cuebid 3S to see if opener has a spade guard for 3NT. |
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S AQT5
H AJT5 D 432 C 32 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Double
Shows 10+ points and ability to double at least one of the possible suits. You intend to double either 2H or 2S. If opponents try a minor, opener will probably be able to double knowing that you have some values. |
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S KT83
H QT72 D Q7 C T96 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Pass
Plan to defend 2H and 2S without doubling. You need a decent 10-count to double. |
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S K93
H 95 D AJ84 C QT98 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - P - (2H) P - (P) - ? |
Double
Delayed doubles of an artificial two-suited bid are takeout oriented with 8+ points. |
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S A5
H 432 D KJ98 C J987 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - P - (2H) P - (P) - ? |
Double (but it would not be wrong to pass, especially vulnerable)
Delayed doubles of an artificial two-suited bid are takeout oriented with 8+ points. |
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S Q97
H 6 D K543 C AJ932 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - P - (2H) P - (P) - ? |
Double
Delayed doubles of an artificial two-suited bid are takeout oriented with 8+ points. Close between double and 3C, but the former keeps alternate contracts open (2HX, 2NT, 3D). Do not pass. |
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S Q97
H 6 D K543 C AJ932 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Pass
Enough values to double, but double also shows ability to double one of the opponent's suits. So pass now and make a competitive double at next turn. |
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S K93
H 95 D AJ84 C QT98 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Pass
Enough values to double, but double also shows ability to double one of the opponent's suits. So pass now and make a competitive double at next turn. |
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S Q87
H 32 D AQ85 C AQ85 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - P - (2H) P - (P) - ? |
Double
Delayed doubles of an artificial two-suited bid are takeout oriented with 8+ points. If partner pulls the double to 3C or 3D, bid 3H to ask opener to bid 3NT with a heart guard. |
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S Q87
H 32 D AQ85 C AQ85 1NT (12-14) - (2D majors) - ? |
Pass
Enough values to double, but double also shows ability to double one of the opponent's suits. So pass now and make a competitive double at next turn. Alternative is to bid 3S instead of passing to ask opener to bid 3NT with a heart guard. |
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S KJ95
H 5 D AQ73 C KT86 1NT (12-14) - (3H) - ? |
Double
Takeout. |
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S K83
H AK9 D AQ8 C 6432 1NT (12-14) - (2H natural) - ? |
3NT (or 2NT if playing Lebensohl with fast-action denying a guard)
Do not double for penalty with only 3 cards in opponent's suit. |
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S 32
H AJT8 D A65 C K876 1NT (12-14) - (2H natural) - ? |
Double
Penalty. Partner can bid 3NT with a maximum at unfavorable vulnerability. |
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S 98
H AQ986 D 643 C A42 1NT (12-14) - (2H natural) - ? |
Double
If opponents run, partner may be able to double. Otherwise, you should pass since don't have interest in game. |
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S 9
H AQT986 D 643 C 542 1NT (12-14) - (2H natural) - ? |
Pass
Don't encourage the opponents to run from the only contract you may be able to beat. |
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S K2
H AQJ2 D J873 C AJ4 1D - 1S ? |
1NT
15-17, balanced. |
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S 852
D KT D AKJ9 C KJ92 1D (or 1C) - 1S ? |
1NT
15-17, balanced. |
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S JT3
H A4 D KQJ83 C AQ4 1D - 1S ? |
1NT
15-17, balanced. |
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S QJ4
H J983 D A542 C AK 1D - 1S ? |
1NT
15-17, balanced. |
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S KQT9
H K3 D JT5 C AQ94 1C - 1H ? |
1NT
Bypass 4-card majors to rebid 1NT with 15-17 balanced. |
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S AT
H K32 D KJ3 C KQT43 1C - 1H ? |
1NT
15-17 balanced |
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S 987
H K3 D KQ84 C AKQ4 1C (or 1D) - 1H ? |
1NT
15-17, balanced. Lack of a spade guard should not deter you from rebidding 1NT any more than it would deter you from opening a strong 1NT. |
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S KJ32
H 32 D QJ9 C AKQT 1C - 1H ? |
1NT
Bypass 4-card majors to rebid 1NT with 15-17 balanced. |
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S A87
H AQT9 D KJ42 C KJ 1D - 1S ? |
2NT
18-19, balanced. |
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S Q9
H KQ9 D QJ86 C AKQ3 1C (or 1D) - 1S ? |
2NT
18-19, balanced. |
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S KJT
H AQ D J96 C AQT83 1C - 1S ? |
2NT
The good 5-card club suit and good intermediates in other suits make this hand worth more than 17. |
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S 8
H AKQT D AQ73 C KJ76 1D - 1S ? |
2NT
Least misdescriptive call. 2C is an underbid and 2H implies 5+ diamonds. |
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S AQT3
H JT76 D Q5 C 875 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
3D Checkback Stayman
If partner bids 3S (showing 4), bid 4S. If partner bids 3H (showing 3), bid 3NT which opener can correct to 4S if holding 4. |
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S K5
H AQ9862 D K6 C 973 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
3H
6+ hearts, slam interest. Pass if opener signs off in 3NT or 4H. |
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S Q92
H KJT74 D JT C JT2 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
3D (Checkback Stayman)
Looking for heart support. If opener bids 3H, raise to 4H. Bid 3NT over 3S. |
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S Q
H AJ543 D T2 C KQ963 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
3C relay to 3D
After opener bids 3D, bid 3S (the other major) to show 5+ clubs (the unbid minor) and slam interest. |
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S J84
H QJT962 D AT C 98 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
4H
To play. |
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S A95
H KJ93 D QJ8 C QJ3 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
4NT
Quantitative. Your 4-3-3-3 pattern is a negative for trying a 32-point slam. |
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S A7
H KQ54 D QJ83 C 943 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
3C relay to 3D
Then bid 3NT to show 4+ diamonds (opener's minor) with slam interest. |
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S QJ84
H AQ732 D 4 C K94 1D - 1H 2NT - ? (modified Wolff Signoff) |
3S
Natural with slam interest. Tends to show a distributional hand. If opener bids 4H, cuebid 5C. 4C or 4D by opener is an advanced cuebid in support of spades, over which you can cuebid 4H or just bid 4NT RKCB. |
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S KJ5
H AQ954 H K4 C QJT 1H - 2D (GF) ? |
2NT
15-17, balanced. |
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S AQ
H K9765 D QT2 C AJ5 1H - 2D (GF) ? |
2NT
15-17, balanced. 2NT is a better description of your hand than is 3D. |
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S AQ
H AJT63 D 54 C AJ52 1H - 2D (GF) ? |
2NT
15-17, balanced. 2HT is a better description of your hand than is 3C. |
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S AQJ
H KQ532 D A5 C T43 1H - 2D (GF) ? |
2H or 2NT
A matter of style. If you hate to steal notrump without a guard, rebid 2H now and plan to raise 2NT to 3NT or show your spade fragment over other rebids. |
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S QJ42
H A32 D AQJT9 C 8 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2S
Natural, unbalanced, good 14+ points. Game forcing. |
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S 5
H AKJ9 D AQ9765 C 43 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2H
Natural, unbalanced, good 14+ points. Game forcing. |
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S AQ943
H 5 D AQT984 C 6 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2S
Natural, unbalanced, good 14+ points. Game forcing. Plan to rebid spades to show 6-5 pattern. |
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S AQJ5
H 8 D AQ852 C AQ2 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2S
Natural, unbalanced, good 14+ points. Game forcing. Plan to support clubs next. |
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S QJ42
H KQ2 D AT983 C 5 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2D
Not enough strength to force to game by bidding 2S. Responder can then show a major (game forcing), or rebid 2NT or 3C which you will pass. |
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S KQ2
H 5 D AQT9743 C K3 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2D
Though you have enough to insist on game, your diamonds aren't solid enough to rebid 3D. 2C is forcing to 2NT, so you will have the chance to express your values. |
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S Q43
H Q4 D AKT943 C J3 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2D
You plan to pass 3C, but may choose to raise 2NT to 3NT. |
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S AQJ95
H K74 D Q4 C AQ9 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3NT
18-19, balanced. |
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S KQJT9
H AQJ D 52 C KQJ 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3NT
18-19, balanced. |
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S A5432
H KQ D J32 C AKJ 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3NT
18-19, balanced. |
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S AQJT93
H K74 D Q4 C AQ 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3S
One-loser suit or better, extra values. |
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S AQ742
H KJ4 D J C AQJ6 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3C
Natural, extra values. Better than 3NT since may have a club slam. |
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S AK976
H A5 D KQ3 C K42 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3D
Considering your diamond fit, are too strong to rebid 3NT. Keycard for diamonds next. |
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S AKQ83
H J3 D Q98 C AQT 1S - 2D (GF) ? |
3D
The unstopped side suit and good fit for responder make the hand unsuitable for 3NT. |
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S KJT83
H QT53 D A C K32 1S - 2C (GF) ? |
2H
A possible major-suit fit takes precedence over raising responder's minor. |
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S AKJ843
H 53 D K9 C Q84 1S - 2C (GF) ? |
2S
There's time to raise clubs after showing your sixth spade. |
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S AQ732
H 74 D A3 C K943 1S - 2C (GF) ? |
3C
Even without extra values but with good support. |
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S AQ732
H 7 D AKJ2 C KT3 1S - 2C (GF) ? |
2D
Show your diamonds first then raise clubs to imply extra values. |
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S 2
H AQ953 D KQ3 C AT43 1H - 2C (GF) ? |
3S
Splinter |
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S K
H KJ954 D A92 C J742 1H - 2C (GF) ? |
2H (or 3C if not forcing)
Too weak to splinter with 3S. |
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S AQT9
H AJT43 D 3 C AKT 1H - 2C (GF) ? |
2S
A splinter bid (3D in this case) requires 4+-card support. |
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S 9
H QT976 D AK4 C KQ53 1H - 2C (GF) ? |
3C
A splinter bid (3S in this case) promises a control in your suit. |
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S AQ953
H KT6 D Q2 C AJ9 1S - 2D ? |
2NT
15-17, balanced. |
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S AQ953
H 8 D QJT5 C AQ2 1S - 2D ? |
3H
Splinter (4-card, non-minimum diamond raise with heart shortness). |
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S AQT43
H KQ9 D Q4 C AQ2 1S - 2D ? |
3NT
18-19, balanced, no great fit for diamonds. |
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S AQT43
H K5 D KQ9 C A43 1S - 2D ? |
3D (or 2NT if 2D was not game forcing)
In light of your good diamond support, too strong ot rebid 3NT. |
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S KQ42
H A32 D KQJ53 C 5 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2S
Natural, unbalanced, good 14+ points. Game forcing. |
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S KQ32
H AQ53 D A432 C 9 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2D
This is forcing, so you'll be able to drive to game. Can't reverse since that would show a fifth diamond. |
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S K93
H J D AQ532 C KQ52 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
3H
Splinter showing 4-card club support, a singleton or void in hearts, and a decent hand. |
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S K943
H AJ53 D AQ9 C Q9 1D - 2C (semi-game-forcing) ? |
2NT
15-17, balanced. Do not bid a major since that would show 5+ dimaonds. If responder has a major, you will hear about it. |
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S AQJ93
H AQ93 D J4 C J4 1S - 2H ? |
4H
'Picture bid,' showing good cards in your suits and no controls in side suits. |
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S KQ953
H KQ3 D AK32 C 8 1S - 2H ? |
3D (or 3H)
A matter of style. For certain you should not splinter with only 3-card support. |
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S AQ743
H Q9 D A32 C J32 1S - 2H ? |
Abstain!
You should have opened 1NT (12-14). |
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S AQT98
H 54 D 54 C AQ53 1S - 2H ? |
2S
3C would show extra values. |
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S AJ92
H KT3 D J87 C AQ9 What do you open? What do you rebid over partner's response? |
Open 1C. Raise 1S to 2S (not quite enough to jump raise). Otherwise, rebid 1NT (15-17).
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S K3
H AQ9 D KJ742 C AQT What do you open? What do you rebid over partner's response? |
Open 1D. Jump rebid in notrump.
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S 4
H KJ9 D AJ876 C K763 What do you open? What do you rebid over partner's response? |
Open 1D. Raise 1H to 2H. Rebid 2C over 1S.
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S QJ5
H T D JT4 C AKJ975 What do you open? What do you rebid over partner's response? |
Open 1C. Raise 1S to 2S. Otherwise, rebid 2C.
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S J853
H A D KQJ98 C KQ2 1D - 1S ? |
3S
4-card support, 16-18 support points. |
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S AK74
H Q32 D AJT4 C K7 1D - 1S ? |
3S
4-card support, 16-18 support points. |
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S KT93
H AT D AQ7632 C 5 1D - 1S ? |
3S
4-card support, 16-18 support points. |
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S 9842
H K83 D AKQ973 C - 1D - 1S ? |
3S
4-card support, 16-18 support points. |
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S J73
H AQ73 D KQT3 C K9 1D - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
2H
Playing Support Doubles, shows 4-card support, minimum values. |
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S AJ7
H AQ7 D KJT3 C 982 1D - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
Double (support double)
Playing Support Doubles, shows 3-card support, any strength. Forcing. A rebid of 1NT is right on strength, but denies 3 hearts. |
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S 73
H AQ7 D KJT943 C K3 1D - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
Double (support double)
Playing Support Doubles, shows 3-card support, any strength. Forcing. A rebid of 2D would deny having 3 hearts. |
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S AJ3
H Q7 D KJT32 C AJ3 1D - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
1NT
15-17, balanced, 2 hearts. |
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S K532
H Q2 D KQ3 C AQJ8 1C - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
1NT
As without the overcall, but also promising a spade guard and only 2 hearts. |
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S 6532
H Q2 D KQ3 C AKJ9 1C - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
Pass (DBL if not playing support doubles)
Before the overcall you were planning to rebid 1NT, but now that would promise a spade guard. |
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S 532
H K2 D KJ3 C AKJ73 1C - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
Pass
Before the overcall you were planning to rebid 1NT, but now that would promise a spade guard. 2C is possible, but shows 6. |
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S AQ3
H Q32 D K74 C AJT9 1C - (P) - 1H - (1S) ? |
Double (support double)
Before the overcall you were planning to rebid 1NT, but now that would deny 3 hearts. |
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S K862
H Q8 D KQ83 C AQJ 1D - (P) - 1S - (2H) ? |
3S
As you would have done without the overcall. |
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S 6532
H Q5 D KQ3 C AKJ9 1D - (P) - 1S - (2H) ? |
2S
As you would have done without the overcall, but now promises 4 spades. Not quite enough values to jump to 3S. |
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S K2
H 53 D AKQJ87 C AJ7 1D - (P) - 1S - (2H) ? |
3H
Asks for a heart guard. |
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S AQ9
H Q84 D K65 C A874 1D - (P) - 1S - (2H) ? |
Double (support double)
Before the overcall you were planning to rebid 1NT, but now that would deny 3 spades. If responder rebids 2S, pass. |
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S K764
H Q2 D AKQ3 C QJ8 1D - (P) - 1H - (3C) ? |
Double
Not enough to force to game, but too much to pass. |
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S AJ3
H T98 D KQJ8 C A42 1D - (P) - 1H - (3C) ? |
Pass
Not enough to act. Support doubles do not apply above two of responder's suit. |
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S AQ3
H K2 D AT42 C Q953 1D - (P) - 1H - (3C) ? |
Pass
Not enough to act. |
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S J32
H AQ87 D KJ32 C A8 1D - (P) - 1H - (3C) ? |
3H
Stretch a little to support responder. |
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