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~2/1 Bidding System Intro | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1 Bidding System Intro. 2/1 is not a convention, but a style of bidding. A starting point from which basic bidding concepts are matched with certain of a myriad of conventions to form a bidding system. Some people consider 2/1. 5-card majors (at all times). Forcing 1NT over major-suit openers by an un-passed hand. Constructive single level major raises show 8-10 points and 3-4 trumps. Should include your offensiv...

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~2/1 Bidding Matrix | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. Replacement Info for the 2/1 Bidding Matrix. When partner opens 1 of a major suit, select the option below that best fits your holding and make the indicated bid. Pieces refers to the number of cards held in partner’s opening major suit. Total Points refers to HCP plus distribution points. Holding 6-7 HCP, bid 1NT with 1,2,3 or 4 pieces. 3 Responses to “ 2/1 Bidding Matrix”. November 30, 2011 at 8:07 am. November 3...

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2/1 BRIDGE BIDDING SYSTEM | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1 BRIDGE BIDDING SYSTEM. 3 Responses to “2/1 BRIDGE BIDDING SYSTEM”. April 2, 2012 at 9:34 am. In 2/1 Partner opens 1H. I have 13 points and:. 2 Hearts, 6 spades,-headed by Ace King, 3 Diamonds, 2 Clubs,. In 2/1 Do I say 2 Spades, or 1 spade? May 22, 2012 at 8:54 am. October 24, 2012 at 6:57 am. Hello, I read your blogs like every week. Your writing style. Is awesome, keep up the good work! Enter your comment here.

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~2/1 The Forcing 1NT | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1 The Forcing 1NT. An integral part of 2/1 is 1NT Forcing. After partner opens 1 of a major suit (say 1S), a 1NT response shows 6 HCP and says, partner, I need to make a forcing bid.”. Not playing Jacoby 2NT, the bid once showed 6-10 points. Spade support might or might not be held if 1NT were bid, but if three-card spade support existed, the point count was incompatible with another bid. Some bridge experts requ...

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~2/1: What does 1D-2C Mean? | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1: What does 1D-2C Mean? 1 A game-forcing 2/1 auction that either does or does not deny a 4-card major, depending on partnership agreement. If the partnership holds an 8-card fit in a major, it can be found in subsequent bidding. 3 A game invitation without denying a 4-card major. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public).

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. A raise of partner’s opening major to the 2-level shows 3-4 trumps and 8-10 Total Points (Constructive Raise). The sequence 1 major-1NT, 2 of a lower-ranking suit, then 2 of opener’s major suit shows that responder either does not have 8-10 points or does not hold 3 cards in partner’s major. A jump in partner’s opening major shows 4 trumps and 11-12 total points. 13 HCP plus 3-3-3-4 shape with exactly three trumps.

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~2/1: What Does 1D-2S Mean? | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1: What Does 1D-2S Mean? 1 A game forcing bid showing 6 spades (or a strong 5). 2 A weak jump shift showing 6 spades and too few HCP to have bid 1S. 3 A slam invitation showing specific type hands. The modern style is that all jump shifts by responder in competition are weak. Some players play the bid weak at all times. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Address never made public). Cue-Bid Limit...

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~2/1 Principles & Associated Conventions | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1 Principles and Associated Conventions. 1 NT-15-17 HCP, and no void or singleton. Seldom open with 2 doubletons, although 1NT may be opened with 2 doubletons with strong holdings such as AQ, AQ or AK, Qx. BID CHOICES AT THE 1-LEVEL:. RESPONSES TO ONE-LEVEL OPENERS:. To a 1-level suit bid:. Pass: 6 pts., with exceptions such as length in partner’s major suit opener. 2 of the same suit holding 6 cards in the suit.

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~2/1: What Does 1H-4H Mean? | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1: What Does 1H-4H Mean? A hand of less than 10 HCP with 5 hearts. If vulnerable, 4-9 HCP with a splinter is desireable. The bid is preemptive, but sometimes it will make. This is one example of the principle of Fast Arrival. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). Notify me of new comments via email. Open 1C or 1D?

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~2/1: What does 1H-1NT, 2NT Mean? | BridgeDepot.net

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A single source for modern bridge conventions and other information on the game of bridge. 2/1: What does 1H-1NT, 2NT Mean? 1 Opener has 17-18 HCP without a 4-card major and is inviting game. 2 Any bid by responder is forcing to game. 3 Note that this sequence is 1 HCP weaker than the sequence 1D-P, 1H-P, 2NT-P. The initial 1NT bid has promised at least 6 HCP; therefore, opener’s 2NT call is 1 HCP weaker than otherwise expected. Here the 2NT call is not a jump to 2NT. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Major Su...