Bridge Sequences Flashcards
What does the following sequence tell you? N: 1 NT -> S: 2Cl
[balance and points]
Stayman
a) N has 12-14 pts and a balanced hand.
b) S has EITHER 11+ pts with a 4C Major and is asking N for their 4C Major (if they have one).
OR 0-10 pts and is 5-4 in Majors (as he can then rebid the Major if he gets a “no 4CM” response of 2D).
What does the following sequence tell you? N: 1Cl -> S: 1NT
[balance and points]
a) Opener has either 12-22 pts (incl. Rule of 20) and an unbalanced hand which is longest in Clubs, or a balanced hand with 15+ pts (in which case will bid NT next).
b) Responder has 6-9 pts and no 4C Major (balanced or unbalanced)
What does the following sequence tell you? N: 1NT -> S: 2NT?
[balance and points]
a) N has balanced hand and 12-14 pts
b) S has 6-9 pts with no 5CMaj (may be balanced or unbalanced with 5+ minors).
What does the following tell you?
S: N:
1Sp 1Cl
2D
S has 5:4 Sp:D
N has at least 9pts and the rule of 14 applies (longest suit+HC pts>=14) - as has bid at the 2 level.
