The Unusual 2NT by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, we will look at the Unusual 2NT bid.

As a jump overcall, 2NT is not natural, but it shows a two-suiter; at least 5-5 in the two lowest unbid suits.

Will you get everything right?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K 6
♥ 8
♦ A K 9 6 3
♣ K Q 10 8 4

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♥
?

A: 2 NT - You are showing a 5-5 two-suiter. Over a major, the Unusual 2NT shows both minors.

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 9 6 3
♥ 8
♦ A K Q 10
♣ K Q J 9 8

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♠
?

A: 2♣ - You cannot bid an unusual 2NT with only 5/4 shape, even with a great four-card suit. Bid you five-card Club suit. (It's better to have six, but you wouldn't pass with this hand, would you?)

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 7 3
♥ A Q 9 6 3
♦ 8
♣ K Q J 7 5

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
?

A: 2 NT - Over a minor, the Unusual 2NT show Hearts and the other minor, the two lowest unbid suits.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ Q J 9 6 2
♥ J 8 7 5 4
♦ 9 6
♣ 3

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♠	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 3♦ - You need to respond; you cannot let your partner play 2NT. With a weak hand, you need to choose between the minors. Choose Diamonds.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ J 9 8 7 5
♥ A 9 6 3
♦ Q 5 2
♣ 3

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 4♥ - Your partner has a good hand with five Hearts and five Diamonds.

You belong in game with such a fit. Bid the Heart game.

Your result so far:

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