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Flannery 2 Diamonds - An opening bid of
2D shows an opening
hand (11-15 points) with four Spades and five Hearts. The Flannery bid
was developed to allow a 4-5 major suit distribution without making an
initial call of 1 Heart, followed by opener's rebid of 2S (when play
16+ point Reverses).
Responder's Calls:
| Bid |
Typical Meaning |
| 2 Hearts |
Weak signoff Hand |
| 2 Spades |
Weak signoff Hand |
| 3 Minor |
Game-invitational in the
responder's minor suit (6+ and 11-13 HCP), suggesting a 3N game |
3 Major
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Game-invitational in
responder's suit.
Opener rebids: Pass - signoff with minimum values
4 Major - 14-15 points, to play
Advanced partnership treatment
- Responder begins with 2N, then 3H/S to show invitational
values
With advanced treatment, responder's 3H/3S is game forcing
Opener rebids after responder's 3H/3S: 4H/4S -
signoff with minimum values
RKC or 1430 response with extras,
especially controls |
| 4C |
Transfer opener to 4H
(responder determines the opener should play the hand) |
| 4D |
Transfer opener to 4S
(responder determines the opener should play the hand) |
Opener rebids after responder's 2N game-invitational call include:
| Bid |
Typical Meaning |
| 3C |
Showing 4-5-1-3 distribution |
| 3D |
Showing 4-5-3-1 distribution |
| 3H |
Showing 4-5-2-2 distribution with minimum hand |
| 3S |
Showing 4-5-2-2 distribution with maximum hand |
| 3N |
Showing 4-5-2-2 distribution with high cards in
minor Suits |
| 4C |
Showing 4-5-0-4 distribution |
| 4D |
Showing 4-5-4-0 distribution |
Possible defenses to 2D Flannery:
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Method 1: |
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(2D) - ? |
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X |
Showing a 5+ card Diamond
suit, similar to a 2D call over 1H |
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2H |
Three-suited takeout,
similar to a Double over opponent's 1H call |
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2S |
Minor suit takeout |
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2N |
Similar to a Natural 1
Notrump with stoppers in Hearts |
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Other |
Natural bids, to play (3H
is Western Cuebid, asking for a Heart stopper) |
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Method 2: |
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X |
15+ HCP, balancing |
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2H |
Three-suited takeout,
similar to a Double over opponent's 1H call |
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2N |
Minor suit takeout |
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Other |
Natural bids, to play (3H
is Western Cuebid, asking for a Heart stopper) |
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