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Lebensohl, Not a Force

Show a weak long diamond suit after 1NT — (2♥) via Lebensohl 2NT, not a direct 3♦.

Bidding Tips track.A step up from the core set — inspired by Fred Parker's intermediate tip book. Newly authored hands, not copied quizzes.
  • Scoring:Matchpoints
  • Vulnerability:Both vul · Both vulnerable
  • Dealer:North
  • Your seat:South
  • Track:Bidding Tips
  • Source:Authored demo
System15–17 notrumpLebensohl: 2NT forces 3♣; then a new suit is weak/to playDirect 3-level suit bids are stronger (game-forcing in standard Lebensohl)

Your hand

The auction

North dealt. Auction: North one notrump, East two hearts.
WestNorthDealerEastSouth
one notrumptwo heartsYou?

Partner opened 1NT and your right-hand opponent overcalled 2♥. What is your call?

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