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Opener's Rebid is No-Trump
It is common for opener to rebid in No-trumps. This gives a very precise picture of
the distribution and point count in their hand. The level they rebid at in No-Trumps and how many levels they jump
indicates their points
The difference between Opening 1NT or rebidding 1NT is the point count in the opener's hand.
- An Opening 1NT bid promises 15 - 17 HCP shows a balanced hand and can be made containing one five-card major or minor suit.
- A NoTrump rebid after a 1 of a suit opening however promises less points 12 - 14 HCP and a balanced hand with no 6+ card suits and a Queen or higher in all of the other suits.
The Usefulness of Limit Bids
No-Trump bids are limit bids. Opening 1NT describes your hand precisely 15-17 HCP. With 13 - 14 HCP or 18 - 19 HCP, it takes you two bids to show your hand.Summary of requirements for 1NT rebid
- With 13-14 HCP open 1 of a suit and rebid 1NT
- Contains no 6 card suit
- Queen or higher honor in the other 3 suits
With more than 14 points
- 15 - 17 HCP open 1NT and rebid your longest suit
- 18 - 19 HCP open 1 of a suit then bid 2NT
Instant Progress Quiz - Check all the correct answers
Exercise: With 14 HCP you open the hand below 1♥ -
your partner responds with 1♠. What is your rebid?
Your Hand
- ♠ A J
- ♥ K J 9 6 3
- ♦ Q 7 3
- ♣ Q J 5
Answer: Your rebid is 1NT as you have a balanced hand with a 5-3-3-2 distribution and only 14 HCP with a 5 card major suit. you did not have enough points to open 1NT
Extra for Experts
A different game on the same subject as this lesson, with questions for community discussion in the comments area below.
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