Trump Quality Game Try

after Minimum Major Raise

Hand Description:

  • Sufficient points to invite to game
  • 6+ trumps
    • Opener is looking for trump suit honor cards or extra length in trumps (4+). With these features, bid 4 of the trump suit.
    • A's and K's in the side suit will be more valuable than Q's and J's. Responder should also that this feature into account.
    • Otherwise, responder passes.
  • Some players use this game invitation for "all" game trys. Discuss with a new partner.

Sequences:

  • Opener point count:   16-18 pts
  • Opener rebid:   3H or 3S after minimum major suit raise
O:R:O:
1H2H2NT
1S2S2NT

Responses:

Responder rebid Description Value
R:pass poor trump quality 6-7(8) pts
O:4H/S (raise) good trump quality (7)8-9 pts