Opener's Rebid with a Minimum Hand after a 1-level response

After an Opening Bid and a 1-level Response, opener, with a minimum hand, will make a "low" rebid. He will not jump, and will not reverse. He rebids 1NT with a balanced minimum (12-14), repeats his suit with 6+ or bids a second suit with 4+.

  • ♠ 5  
    ♥ KQ92  
    ♦ 32  
    ♣ AK6542
    What is your rebid after you open 1♠ and partner responds 1♠?

    Choose One:
    1. -

    2♠

    2. -

    2♠

    3. -

    3♠

    4. -

    Other

    Answer: 1

    2♠. You have a very good 12, but this is not close to enough to reverse.

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  • ♠ AKQ4  
    ♥ Q1076  
    ♦ Q104  
    ♣ 32
    What is your rebid after you open 1♠ and partner responds 1♠?

    Choose One:
    1. -

    1♠

    2. -

    1NT

    3. -

    2♠

    4. -

    3♠

    5. -

    4♠

    Answer: 3

    2♠. No reason to show the spades--you already have found your fit. Not enough to raise to more than 2♠.

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  • ♠ KQ76  
    ♥ K42  
    ♦ A54  
    ♣ J42
    What is your rebid after you open 1♠ and partner responds 1♠?

    Choose One:
    1. -

    1♠

    2. -

    1NT

    3. -

    2♠

    4. -

    Other

    Answer: 2

    1NT. In the modern (Walsh) style, opener does not show a 4-card major after 1♠-1♠. It is up to responder to show a major if he has one. He would have bid it right away with a weakish hand. With a stronger hand, he can bid it after your 1NT rebid.

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  • What is your rebid after you open 1♠ and partner responds 1♠?

    ♠ A  
    ♥ KQ2  
    ♦ Q8762  
    ♣ J654
     

    Choose One:
    1. -

    1NT

    2. -

    2♠

    3. -

    2♠

    4. -

    2♠

    Answer: 4

    2♠. Normally a raise here shows 4. Still, this feels like the best description. Second choice=2♠. I don't like rebidding notrump with a singleton.

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  • ♠ 2  
    ♥ K3
    ♦ KQ76  
    ♣ KQ6532
     What is your rebid after you open 1♠ and partner responds 1♠?

    Choose One:
    1. -

    1NT

    2. -

    2♠

    3. -

    2♠

    4. -

    3♠

    Answer: 2

    2♠. Not enough to reverse--and nothing else fits.

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  • ♠ KQJ4  
    ♥ K983  
    ♦ KQ43  
    ♣ 7
     

    What should you bid after you open 1♠ and partner responds 1NT?

    Choose One:
    1. -

    Pass

    2. -

    2♠

    3. -

    2♠

    4. -

    2♠

    5. -

    Other

    Answer: 1

    Pass. Your partner doesn't have a major and has 6-10 points. Where else would you like to be? Partner likely has club length so this is your best spot. 

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  • ♠ 7  
    ♥ KQJ43  
    ♦ Q1092  
    ♣ KJ3
     

    You open 1♠ and partner bids 1♠. What is your next call?

    Choose One:
    1. -

    Pass

    2. -

    1NT

    3. -

    2♠

    4. -

    2♠

    Answer: 3

    2♠. Bidding a lower ranking suit on the 2-level does not promise extras. Bid 2♠ to show your shape: five hearts and four diamonds. I don't like rebidding notrump with a singleton. 

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