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Purpose of combined Bergen raises
- To get to the correct level quickly
- To make it easy t0 make the best judgments
- Bergen raises follow the Law of Total Tricks
Combined Bergen raises
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1 of a Major
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3
shows 4 trumps with 7-12 points.
shows 4 trumps with 7-12 points. If opener wants to know how strong, he will bid 3
 asking how strong.
 asking how strong.ÂWith 7-9 responder will bid 3
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.ÂWith 10-12 responder will bid 3
If responder shows 7-9 points and
If opener has no interest in game, he corrects at the 3 level.
If he wants to play game he bids it.
If responder shows 10-12
 Opener bids game.
 Or if slam a prospect:
ÂCuebid.
                            Ask for controls.
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1 of a Major
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3 shows 3 trumps and 10-12.
shows 3 trumps and 10-12.2 of major shows 5-9 and 1NT forcing may or may not be used with 3 trumps.
3 of major shows 4 trumps and is weak.
4 shows at least 4 card support and 16+ points.
shows at least 4 card support and 16+ points.4 shows 5 card support in the major with 1 1/2 tricks outside of trumps.
shows 5 card support in the major with 1 1/2 tricks outside of trumps.4 of major is weak with 5+ trumps.
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