Mau - Lebensohl after reverses


When opener reverses, showing 16 - 20 points, responder may use lebensohl 2N to show a poor hand.
This will give the partnership an option to stop below game.
If responder bids anything other than 2N, it shows 8+ points and is forcing to game.

The details of the scheme follow:

Open Resp Rebid Description  
         
1D 1S      
2H     16 - 20 points  
  2S   5-7 points, 5+ cards  
  2N   Usually 5 - 7 points; Relay to 3C  
    3C 16-18 points. Responder bids as follows:
   Pass: Weak hand with clubs (club support if opener bid 1C)
   3D,3H (opener's suit): Weak - to play
   3S (responder's suit): forcing
 
         
    3D 6+ diamonds, usually short clubs  
    3H 5+ cards (implies longer diamonds)  
    3S 3+ card support  
    3N To play; stopper in unbid suit  
  3C   Artificial like new minor forcing; 8+ points  
  3D   8+ points, 3+ card support  
  3H   8+ points, 4+ card support  
  3S   8+ points, good 6+ cards in suit  
  3N   To play  
  4C   Splinter with hearts  
  4D   Slammish hand with 4/5+ card support  
  4H   To play; could be distributional  
         


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