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Defense to Multi 2♦

At Second Seat

When opponent make a multi 2♦ opening, we assume mostly it is weak two opening

because weak two opening more often than strong opening.
The defensive bidding is as below

• Pass then DBL = pass at first then double at shown major for takeout (Response same

as opponent opened weak two)

• Double = Balanced hand with 13-15 hcp or 16⁺ hcp with any distribution.
• 2 and 2 = 5⁺cards in the suit bid and good opening bid values, NF

• 2NT = 16-18 hcp and a balanced hand, system on, not mention stopper

• 3NT = Game value with a running suit in minor.
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• 3/ = 6 cards in the suit bid and good opening bid values, NF
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• 3 = 6 cards in the suit bid and better than 2 overcall
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• 3♠ = 6 cards in the suit bid and better than 2♠ overcall.
• 4 = Leaping Michael – 10-15 HCP, 5-5 clubs and majors

o 4 = ask for majors
• 4 = 5s

• 4♠ = 5s

• 4 = Leaping Michael – 10-15 HCP, 5-5 diamonds and majors

o 4 = ask for majors
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• Pass = 5 
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• 4 = 5 
Responding to double

Advancer bids
• Pass = 0-9 HCP, no 4-M

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• 2♥/♠ = 0-9 HCP, 4 ♥ or 4 ♠
o 2NT = 19-20 points, balance, system on
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o New = 16 HCP, 6 cards
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o Raise = 16 – 18 HCP, 4 cards
o 3NT = 21-22 points, to play, system on
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o 4♥/4♠ = 19 HCP, 4 cards

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