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Sep 6, 2019 · by Larry Cohen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 4.4 45 ratings. See all formats and editions. Larry Cohen explains (very simply) the modern bidding system in bridge -- Two-Over-One Game Forcing - with lots of examples and quizzes. Read more.
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Over-One Game Forcing” [2/1 GF]. Two-over-one game forcing is by far the superior and easier system. Even for beginners, I recommend 2/1 GF. Most bridge teachers agree with me. In Standard if your partner opens 1♠ and you respond 2 it is natural and 10+ high card points. I can’t figure out why the fathers of our game defined the
If the opening is 1 or 1 and the next player PASSES, then a 2-level response in a lower-ranking suit is indeed 2/1 GF. If the next player after the opening bid Doubles or Overcalls, we do not use 2/1 GF. Note: If you play any conventional responses to 1 or 1, those still apply. You can play 2/1 GF with or without any artificial raises.
Larry Cohen explains (very simply) the modern bidding system in bridge -- Two-Over-One Game Forcing - with lots of examples and quizzes.
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An important feature of the 2/1 GF system is to employ a 1NT bid (by an unpassed hand) in response to a major-suit opening bid as forcing (or semi-forcing) for one round. Unlike Standard American, this bid is not limited to 6 to 9 HCP. Normally, it shows 6 to 12 HCP.
LEARNING CENTER. Larry's Articles. SHARE: Two-Over-One GF. prev next. Author: Larry Cohen. Date of publish: 02/15/2016. Level: Intermediate. Printer friendly version. This article is intended only as a brief overview, and includes 4 practice deals at the end. The "system" described as 2-over-1 game-forcing refers to the following 6 bids : 1 - 2.
If you would like to learn more about 2/1 Game Force, you'll find it in Larry's book: Larry covers many topics on his cruises, including 2/1. For more information: Larry's audio presentation to the ABTA on 2/1 GF in New Orleans, 2010
