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Wilkosz (And Others

1) The 2D opening shows at least a 5-5 distribution with one 5-card major suit and opening values of 6-10 HCP. 2) Various 2-level responses are described including 2H, 2S, and 2N, each with different meanings based on the responder's hand composition and intended further actions. 3) Responses at the 3-level or higher such as 3C, 3D, 3H also have specific meanings regarding the strength and structure of the responder's hand.

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Wilkosz (And Others

1) The 2D opening shows at least a 5-5 distribution with one 5-card major suit and opening values of 6-10 HCP. 2) Various 2-level responses are described including 2H, 2S, and 2N, each with different meanings based on the responder's hand composition and intended further actions. 3) Responses at the 3-level or higher such as 3C, 3D, 3H also have specific meanings regarding the strength and structure of the responder's hand.

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2D Opening (Wilkosz)

Description:
At least 5-5 distribution with at least one 5-card major, sub-opening strength (6-10
HCP) 30
Continuations

2H Response
This bid means the following: "partner pass if you have 5 hearts". The 2 response
we make often. Example hands, with which we bid 2H:

(a) x Kxx Qxxxx KJxx


(b) xx xx AKxx KQxx
(c) Qxxx xx AKQxx Qx
(d) Qxx Kxx KJxx QJx

With hand (a) if we hear partner bid 2S - then we bid 2N: "partner show your 5-
card minor".

With hand (b) we bid 2H, although playing in a minor might be better, when
partner has hearts and a minor. With such a decision there is no harm - if partner
passes 2H with a minor, then certainly the opponents are missing game in spades.
With the 2H bid we insure against the worst situation (partner has the wrong suits),
by assuming that partner has both major suits.

With hand (c) we bid 2H, but if partner continues with 2S, then we will invite him
to game in spades. With hand (d) we can consider bidding 3H (preemptive with a
fit for both major suits), but if the opponents appear to be sleeping we can content
ourselves with 2H.

2S Response
The meaning of this bid is the following: "partner pass if you have 5 spades".
Despite appearances this bid by no means must show that responder has better
spades than hearts. Some examples of this 2 bid:

(a) xxx x KQxx KJxxx


(b) xx Kxx AQxx KJxx
(c) xx AQxx x KQJxxx
With hand (a) either partner passes 2S, or corrects to his minor suit, and here we
pass.
With hand (b) we bid 2S risking a good partial when partner has hearts and spades.
We have the intention of giving ourselves a chance to get to game in hearts (over
3C or 3D by partner we bid 3H, which shows an invitation to 4H, since with a
weak hand we would have bid 2H at the first round).
When we have hand (c), we suspect that partner has our short suits, spades and
diamonds. We bid therefore 2S, for if partner corrects to a minor, we can quickly
bid 4H.

2N Response
This is the strong response to the opening 2D. This bid forces to game .
With this response we must arrange therefore the continuations so as, over an
"evil" bid by partner, not to get too high.

Developments over the 2N response

Opener shows his suits as following:


3C = 5 clubs, over which 3D asks for the major
3D = diamonds-hearts
3H = hearts-spades
3S = spades-diamonds

Later bidding is natural, and over this "asking bid" three of partner's major or 4 of
his minor is forcing - with interest in slam.
.

3C Response
Meaning Shows 3 suited invite with short S. Pd can pass/ correct to 3D/H or bid
game

3D Response
Meaning: invitational to game with a fit for both majors. Opener bids 3 or 4 of his
(better) 5-card major according to his strength.
3H Response
Meaning: preemptive bid with fits for both majors. Partner passes with hearts or
corrects to spades with 5 spades. Opener cannot bid on to 4 despite a maximum
opening.

4C Response
Meaning: "Partner, I have fits with both majors, show your (better) major suit via a
transfer (so 4D in order to play in hearts, or 4H in order to play in spades)". These
are uncommonly suitable (and strongly recommended) agreements, since the best
rule is to arrange the contract that the 5-5 distribution is in the dummy (so as not to
endanger holdings like Kxx, AQx and keep them undisclosed, secret from the
defense).

4D Response
Meaning: "Partner, I have a fit for both majors, bid your (better) major suit
naturally. Today you better try it rather than me."
1 D 2 C response

Meaning. 10+; 5+ clubs; forcing one round but not to game

1D 2C
?

2D - 12-14- obviously 5+ card suit


Now→ 3 C - non-forcing

2H/ 2 S 15+; 4 card suit


2NT - 12-14; 4-4-4-1, singleton club
Now→ 3 C - non-forcing

3C 4+ clubs; extra values in strength or distribution, game force


3NT 15-17; 4-4-4-1, singleton club

1D 2C
3NT (15-17; 4-4-4-1) short ?
C)
4 C - agrees diamonds
4 D - agrees hearts
4 H - agrees spades
4 S - agrees clubs

1D 2C
3NT (15-17; 4-4-4-1) short 4D (agrees H)
C
4H) 4S KC

1D 2C
3NT (15-17; 4-4-4-1) short C ) 4D (agrees H)
4S*
4S* would be KC here. This would be a very rare bid and would need to show
something like Axxx AKxx AQxx x
2 D Response

Meaning. 10+; four card diamond fit.

The rest of opener’s auction is natural by opener, show stoppers by resp– he


simply describes his shape. Responder’s shape is pretty well known – he does
not have a four card major, or a long club suit. Therefore, he shows his
stoppers rather than suits. The bidding may subside at 3 D .

1D 2D
?

2H - 12-17; 4 hearts
2S - 12-17; 4 spades
2NT 12-14; hand suitable to play NT from opener’s hand
3C 12-17; 4 clubs
3D - 12-14; hand unsuitable to play NT from opener’s hand
3H/3S/3N 15-17; Splinter; shortage in suit bid (3NT shows short C)

1D 2D
2H ?

2S - spade stop (no club stop)


2NT - asking bid, game force
3C - club stop (no spade stop)
3D - non-forcing 10-a poor 12.

1D 2D
2H 2NT (asking bid, game
force)
?

3C - 15-17; 3 or 4 clubs
3D - 12-14; with any shortage
3H - 15-17; 4-4-4-1 shape
3S - 15-17; 3 spades
3NT - 12-14; no shortage
4NT - 15-17; no shortage

1D 2D
2H 2NT
3 D (12-14, with some shortage) 3H(ask
? ing

3 S - spade shortage
3NT - club shortage
After opener’s 2 S rebid the bidding proceeds analogously.

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