WebHere are some hands that are suitable for a Stayman 2 response to an opening 1NT: Example 1 A Q 6 4 This is the classic Stayman hand. After partner opens with 1NT, the K J 6 5 responder knows that the partnership should be contracting to make K 3 game, but he cannot be sure whether the best game is 3NT, 4 or J 10 4 4 . Web1N-P-2 = transfer to clubs (usually clubs, but possibly a balanced invitational hand) 1N-P-2N = transfer to diamonds After 1NT-P-2, the opener must bid 2NT with a minimum. If …
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Webresponse of 1NT as forcing, when the opening bid is a major suit. 1NT is not forcing in response to a minor suit, because responder has more bidding room. 1NT also isn’t forcing by a passed hand. Opener’s Rebid after 1NT Forcing Opener’s rebid after a forcing 1NT response is discussed. Most of the time, opener sim-ply makes a natural ... Web(d) After 1NT -2ª^= transfer to minor Opener rebids 2NT with all minimum hands if he prefers diamonds and bids his long minor at the 3-level with a maximum. ^=an announcement *=aleert Invitational hand 8/9HCP balanced hand (a) After 1NT-2§ Responder has (1) 4 hearts and 5 spades (4=5) (2) 5 spades and a distributional hand (b) After 1NT-2¨^ the deep dive avatar
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Webd) - a non-weak hand prepared to play in 1NT doubled. e) – a non-weak hand distributional (5-5 majors). f) – a non-weak hand distributional (5-5 major/minor) (Opposite a 12-14 no-trump, I would class a ‘weak’ hand as 6 or less points; a ‘non-weak’ hand as 8+ points; with 7 points – take a view). Responses After 1NT Doubled WebThere are many possibilities, but for this article, let's assume you use what is currently most popular: 1NT-2 = Range ask or Clubs. 1NT-2NT = Transfer to Diamonds. After 1NT-2, opener bids 2NT with a minimum or 3 with a maximum. If the responder just has an invite to 3NT (like a flat 9-count), he either passes 2NT, or converts 3 to 3NT. WebA 2 response to 1NT normally shows at least a game-invitational hand with one or both majors. Some examples of game-invitational (or stronger) hands opposite a 15-17 1NT: AT98 KJT9 532 64 KQJ52 Q432 T97 J QJ32 AQ987 5 T32 KJT3 K4 A532 876 Opener's Rebids After 1NT: 2, opener's rebids are as follows. Responder's rebids after 2 the deep end cult