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1 2c. You have a normal game-forcing
bid with clubs. However, it is now
a relay to 2d in case you have the
three-card limit raise of hearts. After
the relay, you'll bid 3c to confirm the
game force with real clubs.
2 2d, a natural game force, unaffected
by the new structure.
3 2c, relay to 2d. Your rebid will be
2h to show a three-card limit raise in
hearts.
4 1s. Don't bypass the spade suit to
bid 1NT.
5 Pass. You have no reason to bid on.
1NT is likely to be your best contract
6 2c, your normal rebid, but promising
a four-card suit.
7 2h, your normal rebid.
8 2d, accepting the relay. This
allows partner to clarify the nature
of the 2c response. If partner returns
to 2s you'll pass, happy to play at the
two level. If partner bids anything
else, you're forced to game.
9 2h. You can decline the relay and
show your heart suit without getting
past 2s. If partner bids 2s, you'll
pass. If partner bids anything else
(including 3h), you're forced to game.
0 2d, accepting the relay. You have
extra values, but there is no need to
decline the relay. If partner returns to
2s you'll bid game without giving the
opponents any information.
A I suggest bidding 3c as a
game-forcing picture bid. It should
show slam interest even opposite a
three-card limit raise, the probable
hand for partner. If partner has a game
force, you're headed for a slam (perhaps
a grand) in clubs or notrump.
B 2NT to show a balanced game force.
C 2s. Because you're bidding beyond
2h, you must have a game-forcing
hand and you bid naturally. You
would bid 2NT with a balanced hand,
so this sequence should show five
clubs (or more) and four spades.
D 3h, game forcing with three-card
heart support.
E 3c, a natural game force. 2
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