This course explores all aspects of the 2/1 Game Forcing system, as recommended by Larry Cohen. All Intermediate and Advanced players who would like a comprehensive review or would like to learn to play this invaluable system are invited to join. 

Topics will include:

• What is the 2/1 Game Force system
• When is 2/1 in effect
• What happens after a 2/1 response
• Other responses to 1D, 1H and 1S bids
• 2/1 auctions: first up 2C
• Opener's rebid after 2C response
• Jumps by Opener
• Bidding after a 2D or 2H response
• 2/1 response in a minor instead of a 4-card major
• Principal of Fast Arrival
• The 1NT response after a 1H or 1S opening bid
• The next step in a 1NT forcing auction
• Other topics:
  • rebid of a major promising a 6+ card suit 
  • responder's 2nd round jump to 3NT
  • semi-forcing NT and other variations
  • variations to 2/1 Game Force
• Practice hands of 2/1 auctions, as appropriate