The 2Clubs Opening - Part II by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, we will continue with the 2♣ opening. Now you know how to open and respond, we will see what happens next. With unbalanced hands, you don't need to rush, since your bid is forcing.

With balanced hands, you will bid 2NT with 22-23, and 3NT with 24 or more.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ A K Q 6 5 2
♥ K 3
♦ A K Q
♣ A Q

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
2♣	Pass	2♦	Pass
?

A: 2♠ - No need to rush. Don't waste the space that you may need in order to find out if you have a slam or not. Your partner won't pass.

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 8 3
♥ J 9 6 2
♦ 9 6 4 2
♣ 8 6 3

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: 4♥ - You have a weak hand with a fit. You need to bid game. Your partner will know that besides your Heart support, he can't count on anything from you.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 10 3
♥ Q 9 7 5
♦ 9 4 3
♣ K Q 6 2

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: 3♥ - You need to encourage your partner. With such a good hand and good fit, you might make a slam. 3♥ is stronger than 4♥ due to the Principle of Fast Arrival.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ 3 2
♥ 8 6 5 2
♦ 9 6 3 2
♣ 8 4 2

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2♠	Pass
?

A: 3♣ - You can't pass, since your partner could have enough for game on his own. Bidding the lowest of the minors is the "second negative" bid, showing no points and no fit. Your partner is on his own, and it's his job to place the contract now.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ K 9 6 2
♥ 5 2
♦ 10 7 6 2
♣ 8 4 3

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 3♣ - Over a 2NT rebid, the bidding is the same as after a 2NT opening, but you know your partner has 22-23 points instead of 20-21.

You need to bid game, but before doing that, you should bid Stayman, in case you have a major fit.

Your result so far:

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