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Responding to NoTrump rebids
What is my second bid?
“Responder usually decides the contract after a NoTrump rebid”
Responding to NoTrump rebids
This decision is essentially the same as when you are responding to your partner's opening 1NT. Responder simply calculates the total point count and decides…- 25 HCP for NoTrumps:
- 26 TP for game in a Major Suit : 4♠ or 4♥
- 27 TP for game in a Minor Suit : 5♣ or 5♦
- whether to play the hand in a part game suit contract
- whether to play the hand in a part game notrumps contract
whether or not to bid to the game level or stay in part-game
| Partners NoTrump
Rebid |
Means that
Partners Count is |
Your points ..... | Your Bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | 15-16 HCP | 0-8 HCP and no major 'fit' or 5 card suit | Pass |
| 1NT | 15-16 HCP | 0-8 HCP and a 5 card suit | Bid your 5 card suit at the 2 level |
| 1NT | 15-16 HCP | 8-9 HCP and no major 'fit' | 2NT Invitational if partner has 16 HCP |
| 1NT | 15-16 HCP | 10+ HCP and no major 'fit' | 3NT |
| 2NT | 17-18 HCP | 0-7 and no major 'fit' or 5 card suit | Pass |
| 2NT | 17-18 HCP | 8+ HCP and no major 'fit' | 3NT |
| 2NT | 17-18 HCP | 8+ HCP and a 5 card suit | Bid your 5 card suit at the 3 level |
| 3NT | 19 HCP | 6+ HCP and no major 'fit' | 3NT |
| 3NT | 19 HCP | 0-5 HCP no major 'fit' and a 5 card suit with unbalanced hand |
Pass |
| 3NT | 19 HCP | 6+ HCP and no major 'fit' | 3NT |
| 3NT | 19 HCP | 6+ HCP and a 6 card major suit with unbalanced hand |
Game at the 4 level in your major suit |
Your partner opened 1♣ you responded 1♦ your partner then rebid 1NT. What is your next bid?
Your Hand
- ♠ A 7 6
- ♥ K 6 3
- ♦ Q J 5 4
- ♣ K 5 2
Answer: Your bid is 3NT. Your partner rebid 1NT showing you they have 15-16 HCP - you have 13 HCP together you and partner hold at least 28 HCP and no major suit fit so you should be able to make 'game'.