What’s Trumps?

1                 1

2                 2

2                 3

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1                 1

2                 2

2                 3

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1                 1

2                 2

3                 4

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2 Way Checkback after a 1 NT rebid:

Instead of new minor, you might try this convention.

After   1 x       1 y

          1 NT    2

2 forces 2 which responder can pass or make an invitational bid in any suit or NT

            1 x       1 y

            1 NT    2    

2 is game forcing and artificial

            1 x       1 y

            1 NT    2 NT

2 NT is a relay to 3 and is the way to sign off in clubs

Immediate 3 level bids over 1 NT are strong and forcing, with some slam interest.

For a full explanation of 2 – way checkback, check out this article by Kevin Collins.

http://www.whidco.com/DBAA/350_LectureSeries/DBAA_2009_2Way_Checkback_Stayman.pdf          

or go to the DBAA webpage at http://www.whidco.com/DBAA/

and click on the article 2 Way CheckBack by Kevin Collins