Jacoby 2NT by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this Quiz, we will look at a very common slam-bidding convention: the Jacoby 2NT, in its simplest possible form.

What is it?
A 2NT bid when responding to a major-suit opening has an artificial meaning: It says you have a 4-card fit and at least enough power to go to game.

How does the bidding continue?

We will use the principle of fast arrival: The faster you go, the weaker you are.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K J 6 2
♥ 9 2
♦ A 6 5 2
♣ K Q 7

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	Pass
?

A: 2 NT - This is a perfect hand for the use of the Jacoby 2NT. You have enough to go to game, but who knows, your partner may want more?

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ K 9 8 6 2
♥ A 2
♦ K Q J
♣ A K 3

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	Pass
?

A: 2 NT - The Jacoby 2NT can be used even with very strong hands. No doubt you will end up in slam with this huge hand, but you may have a grand slam available. Let's find out.

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ Q 9 6 5 2
♥ A 4
♦ Q 6
♣ K J 8 2

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
1♠	Pass	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 4♠ - You have a minimum hand. You will bid game directly, using the principle of fast arrival: With a weak hand you go directly to 4♠.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

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

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 3♥ - This time, you have a very good hand. Show it to your partner, by bidding slowly. Your partner has committed your side to a game, so he won't pass 3♥, but he will know that you are stronger than expected.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	Pass
2 NT	Pass	3♠	Pass
?

A: 4♠ - Your partner wants to go further. You need to tell him that your hand is the minimum that you can have for your bid, especially with no Aces.
If you were a little stronger, you would cue-bid your cheapest first-round control.

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