In this quiz we will examine your knowledge of 2/1 Game Force. If after taking any of the quiz (or the other quizzes in this category) you would like to learn more about 2/1 please visit the Articles Pages in the Learning Center where you'll find several articles on this subject. You might also consider getting Larry's book on 2/1 Game Force HERE or try Michael's 2/1 Webinar series which you can find HERE.
Which of the following auctions is a 2/1 Game Force?
Opener | Opponent | Responder | |
A | 1 | Pass | 2 |
B | 1 | Dbl | 2 |
C | 1 | Pass | 2 |
All of Them.
None of Them.
A and B
Only A
Only B
Answer: Only A, as B has interference and C is a raise.
As OPENER, what do you rebid?
You | Opponent | Partner | Opponent |
1 | Pass | 2 | Pass |
? |
A4
AQ10874
AJ3
K4
2
2NT
2
3
4
Answer: 2 - Repeat the 6-card suit. Don't jump! Jumping shows a solid suit--not extra values. A jump to 3 would only preempt your own auction. You will show your strength later--after a trump suit is determined.
As OPENER, what do you rebid?
YOU | OPPONENT | PARTNER | OPPONENT |
1 | Pass | 2 | Pass |
? |
AQ3
KJ876
9876
K
2
2
2
2NT
Answer: 2 - Just bid naturally-even though the suit is of poor quality.
As RESPONDER, what is your 2nd bid of the auction?
OPENER | OPPONENT | YOU | OPPONENT |
1 | Pass | 2 | Pass |
2NT | Pass | ? |
KJ3
A2
KQ1087
432
Pass
3
3
3NT
Answer: 3NT - No messing around where you don't need to.
As RESPONDER, what is your 2nd bid of the auction?
OPENER | OPPONENT | YOU | OPPONENT |
1 | Pass | 2 | Pass |
2NT | Pass | ? |
43
AQ2
KQJ1082
52
3
3
3NT
4
Answer: 4H - When already forced to game, a jump to game is typically the weakest action. This is the Principle of Fast Arrival, which will be covered in a later quiz.
You are OPENER. What is your second call?
AQJ105
KQJ82
K8
4
YOU | OPPONENT | RESPONDER | OPPONENT |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Pass | 2 | Pass |
? |
2
2
2NT
3
4
Other
2. There's no rush! 2 only promises 4 hearts, but you can bid hearts again to show a fifth heart. Jumping to 3 would be (by most agreements) a splinter bid showing a singleton heart and at least four clubs.