The Unusual 2NT by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, we will look at the Unusual 2NT overcall. It is not natural, rather it shows five cards in each of the lowest two unbid suits.

Will you find the right bid?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 8 2
♥ 6
♦ A K J 9 6
♣ K Q J 10 4

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♥
?

A: 2 NT - Over a major-suit opening, 2NT shows both minors, with at least five cards in each suit.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 8 2
♥ K Q 10 9 6
♦ A K J 9 6 2
♣

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♣
?

A: 2 NT - Over a minor, 2NT shows the other minor and Hearts, the lowest unbid suits.

It shows at least a 5-5 hand, but can be 6-5.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ A Q
♥ K 9 6
♦ A Q 6 3
♣ A J 7 2

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
?

A: Double - Since 2NT shows a two-suited hand, you need to start with the strong hand double on a balanced hand which has at least 18 points.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ K 9 6 3
♥ J 8 7 4 2
♦ 9 2
♣ 6 4

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♠	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 3♣ - This isn't easy. You don't have a fit, but with a weak hand, you need to choose one of your partner's suits. No-trump is never an escape.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ A 9 6 3
♥ 6
♦ K Q 9 5 2
♣ 7 6 4

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♥	2 NT	Pass
?

A: 5♦ - With such a good fit and a good hand, you can bid game. Don't be shy!

Your result so far:

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