Responding in a New Suit Responding in a

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Responding in a New Suit

Responding in a New Suit

Responding in a New Suit Aims To look at - • The change of

Responding in a New Suit Aims To look at - • The change of suit response • Responding in a 4 -card major when we have one • Forcing and Non-forcing bids • Differences between the 1 -over-1 and the 2 -over-1 responses • Opener’s rebid after a change of suit response

Responding in a New Suit Biddable Suits The only criterion is the length of

Responding in a New Suit Biddable Suits The only criterion is the length of the suit - it must have at least four cards. You cannot open or respond in a suit with three cards or less. Any suit of four or more cards is a biddable suit.

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response When we can bid our

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response When we can bid our suit at the 1 -level over partner’s opening bid, we call it a 1 -over-1 response. Partner opens 1 D. We can bid 1 H or 1 S as a 1 -over-1 response. But not 2 C. (2 C is a 2 over one response)

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response The change of suit is

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response The change of suit is unlimited. Actually 6 -28 HCP if opener has 12 HCP. Since responder can be very strong, opener must not pass a 1 -over-1 response. It is forcing for one round.

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 D S H D C AQJ 62 K 93 A 7 1084 Bid 1 S.

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 D S H D C 109 7542 AK 7 9863 Bid 1 H.

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 D S H D C AQJ 2 72 J 43 10954 Bid 1 S.

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 1 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 D S H D C KJ 76 9862 83 A 74 Bid 1 H. With two 4 -card majors, bid them up the way. Don’t ignore the hearts because they are weak.

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response A response of 2 C

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response A response of 2 C or 2 D over 1 H or 1 S is called a 2 -over-1 response. A 2 -over-1 response promises a 4+ card suit and 10+ HCP. Similarly 2 H over 1 S is a 2 -over-1 response but promises five hearts. The 2 -over-1 response is forcing for one round.

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 S S Q 103 H AQ 4 D KQJ 72 C 98 Bid 2 D. You are promising 4+ diamonds, 10+ HCP.

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 D S A 2 H 743 D 982 C QJ 1072 Bid 1 NT. Too weak to respond 2 C. Denies a 4 -card major. Denies 4 -card support for diamonds.

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of

Responding in a New Suit The 2 -over-1 Response Responding to an opening of 1 H S AQ 6 H 72 D QJ 104 C KQ 95 You could bid 2 C but … … a more practical bid is 3 NT.

Responding in a New Suit The Jump Response in a New Suit After an

Responding in a New Suit The Jump Response in a New Suit After an opening of 1 D, responses of 2 H, 2 S and 3 C are all jump responses or Jump Shifts. The Jump Shift emphasises the quality of the new suit. The new suit will be six cards and something likeor AKQ 642 KQJ 1073 The point range is 13+ HCP.

Responding in a New Suit The Jump Response in a New Suit The Jump

Responding in a New Suit The Jump Response in a New Suit The Jump Shift is forcing to game and suggests the possibility of slam. The partnership must keep bidding until at least game is reached.

Responding in a New Suit Examples of Forcing and Non-forcing Bids Non-forcing Any limit

Responding in a New Suit Examples of Forcing and Non-forcing Bids Non-forcing Any limit bid 1 NT, 2 NT openings 1 NT, 2 NT responses Limit raises 1 H/2 H(6 -9) 1 S/3 S (10 -12) Any natural bid by a passed hand Forcing Any first round change of suit response e. g 1 D 1 H Or 1 S 2 H i. e. all 1 over 1 and 2 over 1 responses

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response Opener

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response Opener must bid again. Always raise partner with 4 -card support - • With a minimum opener (12 -14 HCP) raise one level 1 H - 1 S - 2 S ( A single raise) • With 15 -17 HCP, raise two levels 1 H - 1 S - 3 S (a double raise) • With a maximum 1 -level opener (18 -19 HCP) raise to game 1 H - 1 S - 4 S

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response This

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response This last sequence -1 H - 1 S – 4 S is not a shutout bid. If responder is strong, they may go on to investigate slam.

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S H D C 1 D 2 S AQ 32 8 AJ 763 Q 52 N W E S S H D C K 874 Q 96 K 2 10973 1 S Pass West has a minimum opening bid. West makes a single raise of partner’s suit. East is minimum and passes.

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S H D C AJ 2 N AQ 106 W E AJ 1053 S 3 1 D 3 H S H D C K 43 KJ 54 K 4 9762 1 H 4 H This time West has extra values. West raises two levels with 15 -17 HCP. East has 10 HCP and enough for game.

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S H D C Q 1053 AQ 64 A 9 KQ 2 1 H 3 S N W E S S H D C K 874 87 863 A 973 1 S Pass West has 15 -17 and support for Spades so jumps East has 7 HCP opposite 15 -17 HCP. Not enough for game.

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S

Responding in a New Suit Opener’s Rebid After a Change of Suit Response S H D C A 962 AK 96 Q 3 AQ 8 1 H 4 S N W E S S H D C QJ 103 J 5 K 74 9762 1 S Pass West has support and enough for game (19 points) even opposite a 1 -level response.

in a New Suit Quiz 12 1 Partner opens 1. and RHO passes. What

in a New Suit Quiz 12 1 Partner opens 1. and RHO passes. What do you reply with these hands? ) Responding a) K 96 K 1042 J 53 1085 1 H c) A 3 K 53 987 QJ 642 2 C b) AQ 54 K 954 Q 52 42 1 H d) K 87 QJ 9 K 853 A 104 3 NT

Responding in a New Suit Quiz 2) Partner opens 1 and the next player

Responding in a New Suit Quiz 2) Partner opens 1 and the next player passes. What do you reply with these hands ? a) KQ 6 75 QJ 62 QJ 84 b) 2 NT d) 87 AQ 95 K 1053 A 104 4 H AQ 86 93 Q 52 10842 1 S e) K 64 92 A 75 J 10932 1 NT c) A 6 872 Q 54 KQ 1032 2 C

Responding in a New Suit 3) What is your next bid in these auctions?

Responding in a New Suit 3) What is your next bid in these auctions? b) ♠AQ 72 a) AKQ 2 62 73 ♦ A 1065 A 105 ♣ KQ 6 AQ 32 You Partner 1 1 NT You 1 ? ? 2 NT Partner 2

Responding in a New Suit c) 53 AQ 107 KQJ 62 84 You 1

Responding in a New Suit c) 53 AQ 107 KQJ 62 84 You 1 ? 2 H d) Partner 1 AK 53 73 AQJ 62 K 4 You 1 ? 3 S Partner 1

Responding in a New Suit End of Lesson

Responding in a New Suit End of Lesson