Kokish Relay
The Kokish Relay uses the 2
rebid to show a balanced hand with 23-24 HCP in this auction:
2 1 | : | 2 2 |
2 |
1 Strong and artificial, a la Standard American
2 0-7 points or waiting
2 is a relay to 2
, over which opener rebids 2NT. An immediate 2NT rebid by opener over 2 shows a balanced hand with 20-22 HCP.
An opening 2NT bid is then freed up to take on whatever (legal) meaning a partnership wants.
Because the Kokish Relay sacrifices the natural 2 rebid by the strong 2 bidder, he must rebid 3 over 2 to show a natural heart suit.
Opening Bid