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Annotations by Rhoda Walsh on the 1 Notrump game forcing response in the “2 over 1 game forcing system” (Walsh System). We publish here the paragraphs 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Chapter Three. The Chapter Three is devoted to Responder’s Rebids. These are the points Rhoda explains us today: §7. Opener Rebids 3♥ (after a 1♠ opening bid); §8. Opener rebids three of her opening bid major; §9. Opener rebids three notrump; §10. Opener rebids four of her opening bid major. You can consult the index of the articles by Rhoda we have already published: click here >>
Walsh System Notes
Forcing Notrump
Chapter III Responder’s Rebids
§7. Opener Rebids 3♥ (after a 1♠ opening bid): 1♠-1NT; 3♥. Game forcing jump shift
3♠ by Responder: 1♠-1NT; 3♥-3♠. One of two hands:
a) A non-constructive single raise: three card support for Opener’s major. 6 to 7 PSP. Denies four or more hearts. Game forcing.
b) A preference: two card support for Opener’s major. 6+ HCP. Denies four or more hearts. Game forcing.
3NT by Responder: 1♠-1NT; 3♥-3NT. Does not promise stoppers in either minor (the unbid suits). 6 to 11 HCP. Denies two or more spades if lacking a stopper in either minor; otherwise, denies three or more spades. Denies four or more hearts. Nonforcing.
Four of a minor by Responder: 1♠-1NT; 3♥-4♣/4♦. Cuebid up-the-line in support of hearts. Four or more hearts. A 10+ PSP. Slam invitational.
4♥ by Responder: 1♠-1NT; 3♥-4♥. Four or more card heart fit. Does not deny a three card spade fit. 6 to 9 PSP. No slam interest.
4♠ by Responder: 1♠-1NT; 3♥-4♠. A delayed limit raise. Three card support for Opener’s major. 10 to 12 PSP. Nonforcing. Slam invitational.
§8. Opener rebids three of her opening bid major: 1♥/1♠-1NT; 3♥/3♠.15 to 17 HCP; good six or more card suit; game invitational
Pass by Responder. Zero to three card fit for Opener’s major. 6 to 8 HCP or PSP. No game interest.
3♠ by Responder after 1♥ opening bid and 3♥ rebid: 1♥-1NT; 3♥-3♠. Cuebid up-the-line in support of hearts. ♥Qx or better. 13 to 14 HCP (i.e., originally, a delayed jump to 3NT). Game forcing. Slam invitational.
3NT by Responder:1♥/1♠-1NT; 3♥/3♠-3NT. 9 to 14 HCP. Denies three or more card fit for Opener’s major. Tends to deny honor doubleton in Opener’s major. Does not promise stoppers in all unbid suits. Nonforcing.
Four of a minor by Responder:1♥/1♠-1NT; 3♥/3♠-4♣/4♦. Cuebid up-the-line in support of Opener’s major. Honor doubleton in Opener’s major. 13 to 14 HCP (i.e., originally, a delayed jump to 3NT). Game forcing. Slam invitational.
Four of Opener’s major by Responder:1♥/1♠-1NT; 3♥/3♠-4♥/4♠. One of two hands:
a) A delayed Limit Raise: three trumps. Good 10 to 12 PSP. Signoff
b) Honor doubleton in Opener’s major. 9+ PSP. Signoff.
4♥ by Responder (after a 1♠ opening bid and 3♠ rebid): 1♠-1NT; 3♠-4♥. Six or more good hearts. 8 to 11 HCP. Denies three or more spades. Denies honor doubleton in spades. Nonforcing.
4NT by Responder: 1♥/1♠-1NT; 3♥/3♠-4NT. 1430 RKCB in Opener’s major. Qx or better. 14 HCP (originally a delayed jump to 3NT). Responder shows first or second round control of all unbid suits.
§9. Opener rebids three notrump: 1♥/1♠-1NT; 3NT. 6-3-2-2 distribution with solid major; 17 to 19 HCP); nonforcing
Pass by Responder: Denies Qx or less in any side suit. Denies slam interest. Note: Responder may have a singleton in Opener’s major.
A new suit by Responder: A cuebid up-the-line in support of Opener’s major. Slam invitational.
Four of Opener’s major by Responder: 1♥/1♠; 1NT-3NT; 4♥/4♠. Denies slam interest. Indicates a weakness for notrump; i.e., a side singleton, small doubleton or Qx or worse in a side suit.
4NT by Responder: 1♥/1♠-1NT; 3NT-4NT. Quantitative notrump raise.
Opener’s rebids: If accepting, Opener responds standard Blackwood, holding zero, one or two aces. Holding three or more aces, Opener rebids 6NT.
5♣ by Responder: 1♥/1♠-1NT; 3NT-5♣. 1430 RKCSG in Opener’s major.
§10. Opener Rebids Four of Her Opening Bid Major (1♥/1♠-1NT; 4♥/4♠) Seven or more card broken major suit; approximately 7½-8 tricks; nonforcing
A new suit by Responder: A cuebid up-the-line. Slam invitational.
4NT by Responder: 1♥/1♠-1NT; 4♥/4♠-4NT. 1430 RKCB in Opener’s major.
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by Rhoda Walsh (Edited by Paolo Enrico Garrisi)