Chapter 09
Weak 2s and Defense to Weak 2s
Card:
(54) or 55: If vul only (54) if 8-10
2♥♠: preference
2NT Ask (NV): 3♣- min better/longer hearts, 3♦-min better/longer spades, 3♥-max better/longer hearts, 3♠-max better/longer spades
2NT Ask (Vul): max 45, max 54, min 55, max 55
Bergen Weak 2 Ranges, 2NT Gradations Response, NSNF (off with Radu)
| NonVul | Vul | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Seat (be aggressive) | 2-9 | 3-9 |
| 2nd Seat (be sensible) | 3-9 | 4-10 |
| 3rd Seat (be super-aggressive) | 0-12 | 3-12 |
| 4th Seat (“strong” weak 2s) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
- 2♦♥♠-4♣: Responder can bid 4♣ with huge hand as slam interest, can also bid after asking first with 2NT
- 01122 Responses: 4♦=0, 4♥=1 w/o Q, 4♠=1 with Q, 4NT= 2 w/o Q, 5♣=2 with Q
- XX vs 2NT: We had this come up and asked Radu. Auction was 2♦-(X). XX means you want to penalize opponents, it will be better to penalize them than playing 3NT or 5♦ unless you’re red vs white. 2NT is regular 2NT there, asking for range.
See All Lebensohl section
- Came up (8/5/26): (2♥)-2NT-(X): XX is SOS
Self explanatory