2 NoTrump Opener

Specific Responses

1. R:pass
   • Describe:
     • no better option
     • 0-3 HCPs

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   • R:3C - Stayman Convention
     • Convention to find 4-4 Major suit fits
     • Describe:
       • 4+ 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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   • R:3D/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
       • 0-19 HCPss
       • 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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   • R:3NT
     • Describe:
       • balanced
       • 4-11 HCPs

     Opener rebid	Description	Value	X
     O:pass	balanced	20-21 HCPs

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   • R:4C - Gerber
     • Describe:
       • slam interest
         • balanced, 13+ HCPs or
         • long, solid Minor suit
       • determine number of Aces & Kings held by both parnters

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   • R:4NT - Small Slam Invitation
     • Describe:
       • balanced
       • 12-13 HCPs

     Opener rebid	Description	Value	S
     O:pass		20 HCPs
     O:6NT		21 HCPs	X

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   • R:5NT - Grand Slam Invitation
     • Describe:
       • balanced
       • 16-17 HCPs

     Opener rebid	Description	Value	S
     O:6NT		20 HCPs	X
     O:7NT		21 HCPs	X

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   • R:6NT - Small Slam
     • Describe:
       • balanced
       • 14-15 HCPs

     Opener rebid	Description	Value	X
     O:pass	balanced	20-21 HCPs

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   • R:7NT - Grand Slam
     • Describe:
       • balanced
       • 16-20 HCPs

     Opener rebid	Description	Value	X
     O:pass	No other bid available!	20-21 HCPs