{"id":67523,"date":"2023-06-12T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=67523"},"modified":"2023-06-13T10:18:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T08:18:39","slug":"the-interferences-of-game-forcing-2-over-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/the-interferences-of-game-forcing-2-over-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inferences of Game-Forcing 2-over-1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Inference-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Inference\" class=\"wp-image-68614\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-4ee9e7d\" data-block-id=\"4ee9e7d\"><style>.stk-4ee9e7d{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Game-forcing 2-over-1<\/strong>, which is part of the <strong>American standard<\/strong>, is emerging in France where it is given overwhelming support by its champions as it makes sequences more natural. But it imposes changes to the old system, especially for the 1NT response.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-c3bfb4c\" data-block-id=\"c3bfb4c\"><style>.stk-c3bfb4c{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I- Preamble<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the French system, a 2-over-1 jump take-out is forcing for one round, auto-forcing but not game-forcing. That now belongs in the past.<strong> The system that you will play or are already playing is not only more efficient<\/strong>, but it also adapts to the one used with your partner without any difficulty. It is now forcing to game. As soon as you respond 2&#x2663; over 1&#x2660; or 2&#x2665; over 1&#x2660;, you can no longer stop below game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-213b1a5\" data-block-id=\"213b1a5\"><style>.stk-213b1a5{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-daeff65 is-style-highlighted\" data-block-id=\"daeff65\"><style>.stk-daeff65-container{box-shadow:0px 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-daeff65-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-42e8170\" data-block-id=\"42e8170\"><style>.stk-42e8170 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-42e8170 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f4aed7 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-42e8170\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-42-e-8170-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-42-e-8170-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-598898c\" data-block-id=\"598898c\"><style>.stk-598898c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-598898c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>The 1&#x2666;-2&#x2663; sequence must also become game-forcing, <\/strong>still looking for better efficiency easily, but will not be covered in this article (take patience). Let us start by recalling in which sequences and conditions you can &#8211; sorry, you could &#8211; stop below game.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-eab5806\" data-block-id=\"eab5806\"><style>.stk-eab5806{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I-1 Non-forcing<\/strong> <strong>sequences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three sequences, if allowed by Opener&#8217;s rebid:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-1-16-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 1\" class=\"wp-image-68357\" width=\"512\" height=\"113\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>11 HCP,<\/strong> two cards in Spades with no stopper in Hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-2-17-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 2\" class=\"wp-image-68358\" width=\"512\" height=\"113\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>11 HCP<\/strong>, one stopper in Hearts, a more or less balanced hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-3-20-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 3\" class=\"wp-image-68360\" width=\"512\" height=\"113\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>10-11 L+HC points, <strong>six cards in Clubs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-a022d30\" data-block-id=\"a022d30\"><style>.stk-a022d30{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-ee38e7b is-style-highlighted\" data-block-id=\"ee38e7b\"><style>.stk-ee38e7b-container{box-shadow:0px 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-ee38e7b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-4928932\" data-block-id=\"4928932\"><style>.stk-4928932 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-4928932 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f4aed7 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-4928932\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-4928932-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-4928932-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4e51281\" data-block-id=\"4e51281\"><style>.stk-4e51281 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4e51281 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If Opener rebids his major<strong>, Responder can only say 2NT or 3&#x2663;<\/strong>, which sometimes makes the situation impossible for him. Example:<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3e19dbe\" data-block-id=\"3e19dbe\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3e19dbe-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-046120b\" data-block-id=\"046120b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-046120b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-046120b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-4-15-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 4\" class=\"wp-image-68361\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-a4848f6\" data-block-id=\"a4848f6\"><style>.stk-a4848f6-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-a4848f6-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a4848f6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a4848f6-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-5-11-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 5\" class=\"wp-image-68362\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Passing is prohibited, <strong>no really satisfactory bid,<\/strong> 2NT is the lesser of two evils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-def6fdd\" data-block-id=\"def6fdd\"><style>.stk-def6fdd{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I-2 Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One constant: Responder promised 11 HCP exactly, <strong>Opener can pass over one of the three bids mentioned above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>II- Modifications to the system<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An immediate consequence of the reminder above is that with 11 HCP and no distributional extras, Responder will no longer be able to switch to another suit at the 2-level <strong>in response to the 1&#x2665; or 1&#x2660; opening.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-2d7182e\" data-block-id=\"2d7182e\"><style>.stk-2d7182e{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rule:<\/strong> 2-over-1 jump take-out promises the opening value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>So, what to do with 11 HCP?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3f10691\" data-block-id=\"3f10691\"><style>.stk-3f10691{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>II-1 The 1NT response<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>a) Conditions of use<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1 point is added to the response range which is extended from 6 to 11 HCP instead of 6-10 HCP. This is commonly referred to as the<strong> &#8220;semi-forcing 1NT response&#8221;<\/strong>. It is used in the same conditions and keeps its <strong>definition of &#8220;dustbin bid&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6196d3f\" data-block-id=\"6196d3f\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6196d3f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-9109c83\" data-block-id=\"9109c83\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9109c83-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9109c83-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-6-11-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 6\" class=\"wp-image-68363\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-2796a66\" data-block-id=\"2796a66\"><style>.stk-2796a66-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-2796a66-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2796a66-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2796a66-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-7-6-1024x158.png\" alt=\"Deal 7\" class=\"wp-image-68364\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bb48bf7\" data-block-id=\"bb48bf7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bb48bf7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-e102de7\" data-block-id=\"e102de7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e102de7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e102de7-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-8-6-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 8\" class=\"wp-image-68365\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-78b8945\" data-block-id=\"78b8945\"><style>.stk-78b8945-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-78b8945-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-78b8945-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-78b8945-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-9-4-1024x158.png\" alt=\"Deal 9\" class=\"wp-image-68366\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2bd28f0\" data-block-id=\"2bd28f0\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2bd28f0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-5b2dcfa\" data-block-id=\"5b2dcfa\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5b2dcfa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5b2dcfa-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-10-5-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 10\" class=\"wp-image-68367\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-8d637d6\" data-block-id=\"8d637d6\"><style>.stk-8d637d6-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-8d637d6-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8d637d6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8d637d6-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-11-5-1024x158.png\" alt=\"Deal 11\" class=\"wp-image-68368\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7e0e4a8\" data-block-id=\"7e0e4a8\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7e0e4a8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-223751b\" data-block-id=\"223751b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-223751b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-223751b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-12-4-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 12\" class=\"wp-image-68372\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-f99a606\" data-block-id=\"f99a606\"><style>.stk-f99a606-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-f99a606-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f99a606-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f99a606-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-13-5-1024x158.png\" alt=\"Deal 13\" class=\"wp-image-68376\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-c1e4315\" data-block-id=\"c1e4315\"><style>.stk-c1e4315{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>b) Opener&#8217;s attitude<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it remains unchanged. In most cases, he acts as opposite the former <strong>&#8220;6-10 HCP&#8221; response<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ee17d41\" data-block-id=\"ee17d41\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ee17d41-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-ad0bfc7\" data-block-id=\"ad0bfc7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ad0bfc7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ad0bfc7-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-14-5-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 14\" class=\"wp-image-68378\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-ab41cf6\" data-block-id=\"ab41cf6\"><style>.stk-ab41cf6-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-ab41cf6-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ab41cf6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ab41cf6-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-15-4-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 15\" class=\"wp-image-68379\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-reverse, <strong>12-17 HCP.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9e6508d\" data-block-id=\"9e6508d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9e6508d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-e4ddb48\" data-block-id=\"e4ddb48\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e4ddb48-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e4ddb48-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-16-4-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 16\" class=\"wp-image-68380\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-44d3b4f\" data-block-id=\"44d3b4f\"><style>.stk-44d3b4f-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-44d3b4f-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-44d3b4f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-44d3b4f-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-17-5-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 17\" class=\"wp-image-68381\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No reason to bid again. <strong>You don&#8217;t play the forcing 1NT response.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6cd75ad\" data-block-id=\"6cd75ad\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6cd75ad-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-941f2fd\" data-block-id=\"941f2fd\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-941f2fd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-941f2fd-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-18-5-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 18\" class=\"wp-image-68383\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-a25a101\" data-block-id=\"a25a101\"><style>.stk-a25a101-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-a25a101-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a25a101-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a25a101-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-19-3-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 19\" class=\"wp-image-68384\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You have decided to open, and rightfully so.<strong> But certainly not to play in 1NT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ee7f262\" data-block-id=\"ee7f262\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ee7f262-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-f2aca2f\" data-block-id=\"f2aca2f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f2aca2f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f2aca2f-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-20-3-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 20\" class=\"wp-image-68385\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-dad5ef8\" data-block-id=\"dad5ef8\"><style>.stk-dad5ef8-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-dad5ef8-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dad5ef8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dad5ef8-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-21-2-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 21\" class=\"wp-image-68386\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Well done!<\/strong> <strong>You didn&#8217;t give into the temptation of opening 1NT. <\/strong>You must bid again over the 1NT response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7631b3a\" data-block-id=\"7631b3a\"><style>.stk-7631b3a{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-288fd8b is-style-highlighted\" data-block-id=\"288fd8b\"><style>.stk-288fd8b-container{box-shadow:0px 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-288fd8b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-c623d61\" data-block-id=\"c623d61\"><style>.stk-c623d61 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-c623d61 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f4aed7 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg 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125.268-44.645 125.268-160.627C377.504 66.256 286.902 0 202.021 0zM192 373.459c-38.196 0-69.271 31.075-69.271 69.271 0 38.195 31.075 69.27 69.271 69.27s69.271-31.075 69.271-69.271-31.075-69.27-69.271-69.27z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b7829a1\" data-block-id=\"b7829a1\"><style>.stk-b7829a1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b7829a1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Semi-forcing 1NT:<\/strong><br>Since the 2-over-1 response requires an opening value (at least 12 HCP), the 1NT response over a major opening can now be made with up to 11 HCP. After 1M-1NT, Opener only very rarely passes (when he is minimum and balanced). <strong>That is why this 1NT response is called &#8220;semi-forcing&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One single modification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opener must not pass over the 1NT response with 14 HCP, even if the distribution is 5-3-3-2. Game is still possible opposite 11 HCP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-44e168c\" data-block-id=\"44e168c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-44e168c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-ebff007\" data-block-id=\"ebff007\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ebff007-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ebff007-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-22-2-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 22\" class=\"wp-image-68387\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-bc3a777\" data-block-id=\"bc3a777\"><style>.stk-bc3a777-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-bc3a777-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bc3a777-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bc3a777-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-23-2-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 23\" class=\"wp-image-68388\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will play in a part-score better than 1NT opposite a weak hand and in game opposite <strong>10-11 HCP.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3c2201b\" data-block-id=\"3c2201b\"><style>.stk-3c2201b{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>c) Responder&#8217;s rebid in the 10-11 HCP range<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The ambiguity about the 1NT response range must be cleared up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With an impossible bid to show strong support in Opener&#8217;s second suit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a4a882d\" data-block-id=\"a4a882d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a4a882d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-889d221\" data-block-id=\"889d221\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-889d221-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-889d221-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-24-2-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 24\" class=\"wp-image-68389\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-6d086a1\" data-block-id=\"6d086a1\"><style>.stk-6d086a1-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-6d086a1-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6d086a1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6d086a1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-25-2-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 25\" class=\"wp-image-68390\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum support in Diamonds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With a Jacoby transfer to Hearts, whenever possible, followed by the 2NT bid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-447ceef\" data-block-id=\"447ceef\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-447ceef-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-fe7bf9a\" data-block-id=\"fe7bf9a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fe7bf9a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fe7bf9a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-26-2-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 26\" class=\"wp-image-68391\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-ba7deb5\" data-block-id=\"ba7deb5\"><style>.stk-ba7deb5-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-ba7deb5-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ba7deb5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ba7deb5-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-27-1024x309.png\" alt=\"Deal 27\" class=\"wp-image-68450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>2&#x2666; is an optional Jacoby transfer to Hearts, the 2&#x2665; bid promises two cards more often than three. Responder might also have a weak hand. The 2NT bid insists on the upper range of the 1NT response, 10-11 HCP.<strong> It gives Opener the choice between a part-score, a game in Hearts and a game in NT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7c3fe4e\" data-block-id=\"7c3fe4e\"><style>.stk-7c3fe4e{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With the 2NT bid, natural or without any forcing intermediate bid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2ed0284\" data-block-id=\"2ed0284\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2ed0284-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-2482fed\" data-block-id=\"2482fed\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2482fed-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2482fed-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-28-2-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 28\" class=\"wp-image-68393\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-feeb40b\" data-block-id=\"feeb40b\"><style>.stk-feeb40b-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-feeb40b-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-feeb40b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-feeb40b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-29-2-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 29\" class=\"wp-image-68394\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We find the same sequence as previously again: 1&#x2665;-2&#x2663;-2&#x2666;-2NT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a5fddee\" data-block-id=\"a5fddee\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a5fddee-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-e6fc5cf\" data-block-id=\"e6fc5cf\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e6fc5cf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e6fc5cf-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-30-1-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 30\" class=\"wp-image-68395\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-ff805e9\" data-block-id=\"ff805e9\"><style>.stk-ff805e9-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-ff805e9-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ff805e9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ff805e9-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-31-1-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 31\" class=\"wp-image-68396\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no question of responding 2&#x2665; over 2&#x2666; with 11 HCP, Opener could pass with 14 or even 15 HCP. However, the right contract might be 4 Hearts. Opener, who accepts the invite to game, will not forget to respond 3&#x2665; with three cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d7bba34\" data-block-id=\"d7bba34\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d7bba34-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-b60ae9c\" data-block-id=\"b60ae9c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b60ae9c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b60ae9c-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-32-1-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 32\" class=\"wp-image-68397\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-ce88d86\" data-block-id=\"ce88d86\"><style>.stk-ce88d86-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-ce88d86-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ce88d86-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ce88d86-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-33-1-1024x309.png\" alt=\"Deal 33\" class=\"wp-image-68398\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same vein, Opener responds 3&#x2663; with three cards in Clubs and one singleton in Hearts (switch Hearts and Clubs in the hand just above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>II-2 Jump take-out at the 3-level<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b172b27\" data-block-id=\"b172b27\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b172b27-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-97b6fc1\" data-block-id=\"97b6fc1\"><style>.stk-97b6fc1-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-97b6fc1-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-97b6fc1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-97b6fc1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-34-1-1024x161.png\" alt=\"Deal 34\" class=\"wp-image-68399\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-fff3a7e\" data-block-id=\"fff3a7e\"><style>.stk-fff3a7e-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-fff3a7e-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fff3a7e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fff3a7e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-35-1-1024x161.png\" alt=\"Deal 35\" class=\"wp-image-68401\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It shows a 6-card suit in the 9-11 HCP range. Jumps in a minor deny the other 4-card major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4447735\" data-block-id=\"4447735\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4447735-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-fd9b611\" data-block-id=\"fd9b611\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fd9b611-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fd9b611-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-36-1-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 36\" class=\"wp-image-68402\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-3043778\" data-block-id=\"3043778\"><style>.stk-3043778-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-3043778-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3043778-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3043778-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-37-1-1024x161.png\" alt=\"Deal 37\" class=\"wp-image-68403\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It invites to game in Hearts and doesn&#8217;t show a singleton in Spades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ef702d7\" data-block-id=\"ef702d7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ef702d7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-dfa8b17\" data-block-id=\"dfa8b17\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dfa8b17-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dfa8b17-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-38-1-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 38\" class=\"wp-image-68404\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-08f4d04\" data-block-id=\"08f4d04\"><style>.stk-08f4d04-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-08f4d04-container{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-08f4d04-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-08f4d04-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-39-1-1024x161.png\" alt=\"Deal 39\" class=\"wp-image-68405\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It initiates, of course, a game-forcing process but responding 3&#x2666;, we would give up on a 8-card fit in Hearts, meaning that there is a good game to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-5415e20\" data-block-id=\"5415e20\"><style>.stk-5415e20{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-96e8718 is-style-highlighted\" data-block-id=\"96e8718\"><style>.stk-96e8718-container{box-shadow:0px 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container 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.stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Clear up ambiguity<br><\/strong>To clear up ambiguity about his strength, Responder who said 1NT over 1M will most often bid 2NT to show his range maximum or will make a so-called <strong>&#8220;impossible&#8221;<\/strong> bid to show strong support in Opener&#8217;s second suit.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-cda81a4\" data-block-id=\"cda81a4\"><style>.stk-cda81a4{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>II-3 The old three non-forcing sequences are redefined<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-40-1-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 40\" class=\"wp-image-68406\" width=\"512\" height=\"113\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It shows real support of at least 3 cards in the 15<sup>+<\/sup> D+HC points, with a more or less balanced hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ea96e55\" data-block-id=\"ea96e55\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ea96e55-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-538157d\" data-block-id=\"538157d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-538157d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-538157d-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-41-1-1024x472.png\" alt=\"Deal 41\" class=\"wp-image-68407\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-05a0a56\" data-block-id=\"05a0a56\"><style>.stk-05a0a56{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deal-43-1-1024x226.png\" alt=\"Deal 43\" class=\"wp-image-68409\" width=\"512\" height=\"113\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It denies 3 cards in Spades, promises a stopper in the fourth suit, asks for extra information about Opener&#8217;s distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7b44396\" data-block-id=\"7b44396\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7b44396-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-block-column--v3 stk-column stk-block-column--v2 stk-block stk-db1ebd6\" data-block-id=\"db1ebd6\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper 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