1 NoTrump Opener (Strong)

Specific Responses

1. R:pass
   • Describe:
     • no better option
     • 0-7 HCPs

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2. R:2C - Stayman Convention
   • Convention to find 4-4 Major suit fits
   • Describe:
     • 8+ HCPs
     • 1 or 2 4-card Major suits
     • Option:  play in NT when shape is 4333 even with 4-card Major suit

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3. R:2D/H - Jacoby Transfers Convention
   • Convention to allow the stronger hand (opener) to play the contract in reponder's long Major suit.
   • Describe:
     • 5+ cards in major suit
     • 0-25 HCPs
     • Note:   reponder's point range is clarified after opener bids the appropriate Major suit to complete the transfer.
     • If responder rebids NT at any level, opener has option to play in a NoTrump or a Major suit contract.

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4. R:2S - Minor Suit Transfers
   • Convention to allow the stronger hand (opener) to play the contract in reponder's long Minor suit.
   • Describe:
     • (5)6+ card Minor suit
     • 0-7 pts
     • Most points in Minor suit
     • Usage:  Relay to 3C
       • Opener MUST bid 3C
       • Responder will pass with a long Club suit.
       • Responder will correct to 3D with a long Diamond suit.

   Opener rebid	Description	Value	R
   O:3C	automatic response		#

   Subsequent Bidding:

   After 1NT-2S-3C	Description	Value
   R:pass	(5)6+ clubs	0-7 pts
   R:3D	(5)6+ diamonds	0-7 pts	X

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5. R:2NT - Invitational to 3NT
   • Describe:
     • balanced
     • 8-9 HCPs

   Opener rebid	Description	Value
   O:pass	balanced	15(16) HCPs
   O:3NT	balanced	(16)17 HCPs	X

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6. R:3C/D - Invitational to game
   • Describe:
     • 6+ card Minor
     • 8-9 HCPs

   Opener rebid	Description	Value
   O:pass	balanced	15(16) HCPs
   O:3NT	balanced w/ stoppers	(16)17 HCPs	X
   O:5C/D (game raise)	5+ cards, all suits not stopped	(16)17 HCPs	X

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7. R:3H/S
   • Describe:
     • 6+ card major
     • 16+ HCPs

   Opener rebid	Description	Value
   O:3NT	2 card support	(16)17 HCPs	N
   O:3S,4C/D/H (new)	3-4 cards, 3-4 card trumps	(16)17 HCPs	F
   O:4H/S (game raise)	2-4 cards	15(16) HCPs	P

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8. R:3NT
   • Describe:
     • balanced
     • 10-15 HCPs

   Opener rebid	Description	Value	X
   O:pass	balanced	15-17 HCPs

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9. R:4H/S
   • Describe:
     • 6+ card major
     • 10-15 HCPs

   Opener rebid	Description	Value
   O:pass	2+ card support	15-17 HCPs	X

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10. R:4C - Gerber
    • Describe:
      • slam interest
        • balanced, 18+ HCPs or
        • long, solid Minor suit
      • determine number of Aces & Kings held by both parnters

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11. R:4NT - Small Slam Invitation
    • Describe:
      • balanced
      • 16-17 HCPs

    Opener rebid	Description	Value	S
    O:pass		15(16) HCPs
    O:6NT		(16)17 HCPs

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12. R:5NT - Grand Slam Invitation
    • Describe:
      • balanced
      • 20-21 HCPs

    Opener rebid	Description	Value	S
    O:6NT		15(16) HCPs
    O:7NT		(16)17 HCPs

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13. R:6NT - Small Slam
    • Describe:
      • balanced
      • 18-19 HCPs

    Opener rebid	Description	Value
    O:pass		15-17 HCPs

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14. R:7NT - Grand Slam
    • Describe:
      • balanced
      • 22-25 HCPs

    Opener rebid	Description	Value	X
    O:pass	No other bid available!	15-17 HCPs