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Week 0171 : 2nd October 2023

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A convention played after an opener’s reverse following a one-over-one response. The lower of the fourth suit and 2NT is an artificial weak bid, saying responder is happy to stop short of game if opener has a minimum reverse; other responder’s rebids create a game force.

Using Blackout, 2NT here is the weak action. Opener usually bids 3♣ over 2NT, allowing responder to pass (if wishing to play in 3♣) or sign off in another suit.

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