Crowhurst 2♣ Convention : Facts sheet
( 1NT rebid range = 12-16 pts.)
- After the Opener rebids 1NT (= 12-16 and balanced) a bid by Responder of 2♣ is the Crowhurst Convention. It shows 10+ points, interest in Game and asks Opener to describe his hand in more detail.
- Opener's reply priorities are :
- Bid his 4-card ♥ suit if unable to have done this before
- Show 3-card support for Responder's major suit
- Show a stopper in a side suit
- Rebid his own suit with none of the above
Opener's replies at the 2-level show 12-13 pts.
Opener's reply of 2NT shows 14 pts. exactly
(Responder's 3♣ is then Stayman)
Opener's replies at the 3-level show 15-16 pts.
- After Opener's rebid of 1NT : Responder's reply of
2♦,
2♥,
2♠ or
3♣ shows a weak (6-10) unbalanced hand.
- After Opener's rebid of 1NT : Responder's reply of
3♦ or higher shows a strong 2-suited unbalanced hand (5-5 or better) with interest in Game or Slam.
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