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Chapter 3: Major Opening 44

One over One Response.

A 1♥ - 1♠ shows 6⁺ HCP with 4⁺ ♠

1♥ - 1♠ -?

Opener rebids

• 1NT = 12-14 HCP, BAL 5♥ (332)
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• 2♣* = Gazzilli Convention; either 12-16 HCP w/ 4 ♣ or 17 HCP any shape.
• 2♦* = 12-16 HCP, 2⁺ ♦

• 2♥ = 12-14 HCP, usually 6⁺ ♥
• 2♠ = 12-13 HCP, 4 ♠

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• 2NT* = 14-16 HCP, 4-card minor & 6 ♥
o 3♣ = Pass or Correct
o 3♦ = Ask minors

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o 3♥ = 4 ♣ & 6 ♥
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o 3♠ = 4 ♦ & 6 ♥
o 3♥ = to play
o 4♥ = to play

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• 3♣ = 14-16 HCP, 5 ♥ & 5 ♣
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• 3♦ = 14-16 HCP, 5 ♥ & 5 ♦
• 3♥ = 14-16 HCP, 6⁺ ♥
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• 3♠ = 14-16 HCP, 4- ♠ & 5 ♥

1NT Forcing

A 1NT after major opening by unpassed hand calls 1NT forcing showing 6-12 HCP.

It is forcing for 1 round.

1♥ - 1NT -?

Opener rebids
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• 2♣* = Gazzilli Convention; either 12-16 w/ 4 ♣ or 17 HCP any shape
• 2♦ * = 12-16 HCP, 2⁺ ♦

• 2♥ = 12-14 HCP, usually 6⁺ ♥

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• 2♠ = 14-16 HCP, 5 ♠ & 6 ♥

2 over 1 Game Force | 2D Strong Balanced & Gazzilli