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Chapter 5: Two Level and Higher Opening 101

2♦ Opening & Responses

2♦ opening shows 18-19 HCP with notrump distribution from (4333) to (7222)

Responding to 2♦

• Pass * = 0-5 HCP, with 5⁺ ♦ suit

• 2♥ * = 0-5 HCP, negative response

• 2♠ * = 6⁺ HCP, minor suit stayman showing 5-4 in minors
• 2NT * = 6⁺ HCP, at least 5-5 majors

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• 3♣ * = Muppet stayman, 6 HCP;
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• 3♦ * = Transfer to 3♥, 6 HCP, 5⁺ ♥
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• 3♥ * = Transfer to 3♠, 6 HCP, 5⁺ ♠
• 3♠ * = Puppet to 3NT, 6-11 HCP, 33(43)

• 3NT * = Solid Suit; AKQxxxx

• 4♦ * = Texas Transfer to 4♥
• 4♥ * = Texas Transfer to 4♠

2♥ Negative Response

2♦-2♥ = 0-5 HCP, any shape

2♦-2♥-?

Opener rebids

• Pass = 5⁺ ♥

• 2♠ = 6⁺ ♠
• 2NT = no 6⁺ cards suit

• 3♣/♦ = 6⁺ ♣ / ♦

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