Two Clubs

''' Shows 11-13(14) HCP, (5)6+C, can have a 4cM. '''

 Be relatively conservative opening hands with only 5c.

 (Club hands that are 14-15 have a choice between 2C, 1D (best if when semi-balanced) or 1C (with extra club length & playing strength).



''' If the opponents overcall, double by responder is NEGATIVE up to 4H and penalty 4S and above. '''



 Continuations

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 2D       = Tfr to H, 5+H. Opener’s 2S/2NT/3C are super-rejects. (2NT     shows both minors). 3D/3H are superaccepts.

 2H       = Tfr to S, 5+S. Opener’s 2NT/3C are super-rejects. 3H/3S are super accepts.

 2S       = Range probe, 2NT Max, 3C min. Then 3D is Stayman.

 2NT      = Shortage ask. 3D/3H/3S is shortage, 3C = min no shortage.

 3C       = Preemptive

 3D/3H/3S = Natural, Forcing.

 3NT      = To play.

 4C       = Preemptive.

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 4D       = Kickback.

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 4H/4S    = To Play from my side

<p class="MsoPlainText">''               (Can Tfr with 2M-1 then bid 4M to play from the other side) ''

<p class="MsoPlainText">''               (2C : 2M-1 : < > : 4M-1 is a reTfr?) ''

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 5C       = To Play

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Club raises at all levels are preemptive.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> To bid/invite game with a 4c major start with a 2S range probe. Then follow with 3D.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> With a 5c Major, start by transferring to the major.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> With club support and GFing values, start with 2NT a shortage ask.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> After 2C – 2D (5+H) and 2C – 2H (5+S)

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Opener usually accepts the transfer.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> With a void (singleton) in responder’s suit and a good alternative, opener can bid something else as a natural super-reject. With a 6/4 in the minors, opener can bid 2NT.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> With a good hand and a fit super accept with 3M or 3M-1. With 4c support or a really great hand and 3c support opener can splinter with 3S/4C/4D/4H.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Responder’s continuations:

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> After 2C – 2D – 2H - ???

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 2NT is Invitational. Usually 12-13 HCP but no a club fit.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3C is not invitational. Usually a hand with 8-11 HCP, a 5(6)c Major and club support that was interested in game if a major fit was found but doesn’t really have game interest in a minor or NT.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3H is natural, invitational.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Other non jumps are natural and forcing.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 2NT = Max

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Then responder’s 3D continuation is stayman.

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3M is showing values (and a stopper for 3NT).