Kokish Relay -
An refinement to opener's responses after a strong 2C opener. A rebid
of 2H by opener after two clubs and responder's 2D waiting bid
shows one of two types of hands; responder is forced to "puppet" to 2S,
allowing opener to provide a further description:
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2C - 2D;
2H - 2S; |
The 2H - 2S bidding is an
artificial forcing sequence, with the following opener rebids: |
1. |
2C - 2D;
2H - 2S;
2N |
An extra strong balanced
hand, usually 25+ points (too strong for a traditional 2 Notrump rebid). |
2. |
2C - 2D;
2H - 2S;
2/3x |
Shows Hearts -- some play a
2H
followed by 3H rebid as invitational while others play a jump 3H after responder's
2D
is invitational (slow shows, fast denies). |
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