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Tartan twos - conventional 2♥/♠ openings |
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Tartan twos a multi-purpose openings of 2♥ and 2♠; they are either weak (7-11) or very strong. There are a few variations but the basic idea is: - |
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Tartan two, either weak or strong; forcing |
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2♠ |
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relay |
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2NT |
20-21 balanced (or whatever range you choose) |
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3♣ |
weak with 5 ♣'s and 5 ♥'s |
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3♦ |
weak with 5 ♦'s and 5 ♥'s |
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3♥ |
strong |
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2NT |
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relay |
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3♣ |
weak with 5 ♣'s and 5 ♠'s |
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3♦ |
weak with 5 ♦'s and 5 ♠'s |
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3♥ |
weak with 5 ♥'s and 5 ♠'s |
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2♠ |
strong |
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I don't like Tartan twos. They are generally abused (there is a classic case in news-sheet 253) and one rarely the correct shape and/or suit quality (hence the frequent abuse). One problem is that they are generally weak and you are up at the three level with just a five card trump suit. I note that some players suggest that the 2 nd suit (or even the major opened!) may be just 4 cards – now that really is being silly, isn't it? |
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Another major disadvantage is that if you happen to have the strong hand type then you are up at the three level (with presumably an Acol-type strong two). Don't ask me if the strong 3♥/♠ bids are forcing. The convention is simply ridiculous. |
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Defense to Tartan twos |
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It's generally best to sit back and then double them at the three level! |
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Pattaya Bridge Club - |
www.pattayabridge.com |
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