weak two bid
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The weak two bid is a common treatment used in the game of contract bridge, where an opening bid of two diamonds, hearts or spades signifies a weak hand with a long suit. It is used in combination with the strong two clubs bid and is a form of preemptive bid.

What is 2 spades after 1NT?

2♠ is game forcing and is a puppet to 2NT. After the forced 2NT responder then bids 3♣/♦ with a single suited hand or any other bid to show both minors. The direct 2NT over opener’s 1NT is a transfer to ♣ ‘s and 3♣ is a transfer to ♦ ‘s.

How many spades do you get after opening of 1 ©?

But 1 ª (after an opening of 1 © only) promises 5 spades after an intervening Double. With less than 8 DP (unless able to make a single raise in opener’s suit). 8+ HCP (at the 1 level), 10+ HCP (at the 2 level); normally 4-4 in the minors. 8-9/10-11/12+ HCP and control of opponent’s suit; 2 cards in partner’s suit.

What to do when partner opens with 1 spade?

When Partner opens with 1 Spadeor 1 Heartthe first priority of Responder is to raise that suitif he has trump support. There are four options : Passwith 3+ card trump support, but with only 5 pointsor less. Single raisewith 3+ card trump support and 6 – 10points.

How many DP do I need for response to opening of 1 club?

It is very important to find out more about that distribution, and in particular, to see if a fit in a major suit can be found. The first requirement for a response is to have 6 DP or more for a response at the 1 level, and 10+ DP for a minimum response at the 2 level. Minimum point requirements are even higher for bidding after an interfering bid.

Do you bid diamonds or spades for 1 of a minor?

Bid diamonds, then clubs, then clubs again if you get the chance. With 5 clubs and 5 spades, some people open 1 and then bid spades twice. These days, most players open 1 with that shape. With a 6-card minor and a 5-card major you have a tough decision.