One Major

 1 MAJOR OPENINGS



''' 1H and 1S openings can be very light, especially in 1st seat and on shapely hands. They usually show a 5 card suit but can sometimes based on a strong 4 card suit in a 4441, a hand with a weak longer minor or in 3rd seat. '''



 After 1H



 1S       - Natural, 4+S, Less than G/F OR 4S Balanced G/F.

 1NT      - 6-11(12) HCP. Can also be a weak hand (3-6 HCP) with 3H.

 2C       - ART - Either 1) 3 or 4c Limit raise OR 2) GF with 5+C OR 3) ANY 13+ BAL

 2D       - 5+D, 13+ HCP. GF

 2H       - 3H (sometimes 4H if balanced), 7-10(11) HCP.

''' 2S       - WEAK JUMP SHIFT (4-8 HCP) '''

 2NT      - GF with 4+H.

 3C/3D    - Natural Invitational. 10-12 HCP, Good 6+ suit. Usually denies support.

 3H       - Mixed Raise 4+H, 3-9 HCP when NV, 6-9 HCP when VUL.

 3S/4C/4D - Splinter (either min GF or slam force).

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3NT      - Minimum balanced G/F with 3 card support (13-15 HCP).

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 4H       - To Play (wide ranging)

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1NT      - 6-11(12) HCP. Can also be a weak hand (3-6 HCP) with 3S.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2C       - ART - Either 1) 3 or 4c Limit raise OR 2) GF with 5+C OR 3) ANY 13+ BAL

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2D       - 5+H, 10+ HCP. F1.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2H       - 5+D, 13+ HCP. GF.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2S       - 3S (sometimes 4S if balanced), 7-10(11) HCP.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2NT      - GF with 4+S.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3C/3D    - Natural Invitational. 10-12 HCP, Good 6+ suit. Usually denies support.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3S       - Mixed Raise. 4+S, 3-9 HCP when NV, 6-9 HCP when VUL.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3NT      - Minimum balanced G/F with 3 card support (13-15 HCP).

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3H/4C/4D – Splinters (either min GF or slam force).

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 4H       - To Play (usually weak).

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 4S       - To Play (wide ranging).

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1H – 1S

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1S response shows 4+S and is forcing for 1R.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1NT =             Natural, 10-13 HCP.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2C  =             Natural, 5+H, 3+C, occasionally a fragment on a 14-15 HCP hand.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2D  =             Natural, 5+H, 4+D.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2H  =             Natural, 10-13 HCP, 6+H.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2S  =             Natural, 3+S, 10-13 HCP.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2N  = *ART*       UNDISCUSSED – Maybe a spade splinter? '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C  =             MAX 5H, 5+C '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3D  =             MIN 5H, 5+D (preemptive). '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3H  =             Natural, 6+H, 13-15 HCP or compensating playing strength.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3NT =             4H rebid with 3S support.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">            Continuations: 4C = Sets Hearts, slam try, 4D = Sets Spades, slam try

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1M – 1NT

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> The 1NT response to 1M shows 6-11(12) HCP. It can also be based on a weak hand (3-6 HCP) with 3c support for opener’s major, especially when NV. However, it is not forcing.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> Passing 1NT is possible on minimum balanced and semi-balanced hands. It is also best to pass on minimum canapé hands with 4M and a longer minor.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> After 1H - 1NT

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> P  =             10-13 HCP, usually semi-balanced.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2C  =             Natural, 5+H, 3+C, occasionally a fragment on a 14-15 HCP hand.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2D  =             Natural, 5+H, 4+D.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2H  =             Natural, 10-13 HCP, 6+H.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2S  =             Natural, Usually 6+H, 5+S, Maximum hand.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT =             UNDISCUSSED. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C  =             MAX 5H, 5C '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3D  =             MAX 5H, 5D '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3H  =             Natural, 6+H, 13-15 HCP or compensating playing strength.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3NT =             4H rebid with 3S support

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> After 1S - 1NT

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> P  =             10-13 HCP, usually semi-balanced.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2C  =             Natural, 5+S, 3+C, occasionally a fragment on a 14-15 HCP hand.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2D  =             Natural, 5+S, 4+D.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2H  =             Natural, 5+S, 4+H.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2S  =             Natural, 10-13 HCP, 6+S.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT =             UNDISCUSSED. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C  =             MAX 5S, 5C '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3D  =             MAX 5S, 5D '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3H  =             MAX 5S, 5H

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3S  =             Natural, 6+S, 13-15 HCP or compensating playing strength.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1H – 1NT – 2C - ???

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1S – 1NT - 2C - ???

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1S – 1NT – 2D - ???

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2M-1 is an artificial puppet. It shows either weak preference to 2M OR ANY strong hand.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1H – 1NT – 2C - ???

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' Pass  =     Possible, on weak hands with 3+C, 3-8 HCP. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2D    =     Puppet to 2H. Either weak preference, with 3-8 HCP OR ANY 11-12 HCP. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">'''             Continuations after 2H: '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">'''                   P  = 3-8(9) HCP, weak preference. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">'''                   2S = 11-12 HCP & 4C. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">'''                   3C = 11-12 HCP & 5+C. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2H    =     Constructive preference, 9-10(11) HCP. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT   =     Natural, Constructive, 11-12 HCP. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C    =     Semi-Constructive, 9-10 HCP, usually 5+C. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3D    =     To Play, 6+D. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;border-style:none;padding:0cm;"> Major Raises <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1M - 2M is relatively wide ranging and shows 7 to 10(11) HCP. It usually shows 3 card support but can also be 4 card support in a balanced hand.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> With a weaker hand (3-6 HCP) and 3 card support consider responding 1NT (semi-forcing) planning to later show weak preference for opener’s major. This is particularly appealing when NV.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> The direct jump raise (1M-3M) shows a mixed raise that varies in strength with the vulnerability. When VUL it shows around 6-9 HCP and guarantees at least 4 card support. When NV the bid is wider ranging showing perhaps 3-9 HCP. On hands with extreme shape (voids, 5/5s) simply jump to 4M instead.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> With an invitational strength 3 card raise (11 to 13- HCP) or 4-card raise (11 to 12 HCP) start with a 2C puppet.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> With a minimum game forcing hand (12-14 HCP) and a singleton or void, make a splinter. These splinters can also be used on hands that will force to slam. With a stronger hand with a singleton, generally go via Jacoby 2NT instead.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> With a game forcing 4c raise use Jacoby 2NT.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1M - 2NT

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3C          = Any min (then 3D asks shortage with natural responses)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3D/3H/3S    = Shortage (with 3M replacing club shortage)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 3NT         = No shortage but Extra Values.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 4C/4D/4H   = Length (5/5 shape). Concentrated values.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 4M          = Complete junk, no controls.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> The 2C response to 1M is artificial to show:

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">      1)  Limit raise, 3+ card support.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> OR   2)  GF with clubs.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> OR   3)  Any (12)13+ Bal.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' The 2C response is a relay. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal; mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1level1lfo3;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"CourierNew";mso-fareast-font-family:"CourierNew";mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">-     ''' With most hands (11-15 HCP) opener simply completes the relay by bidding 2D. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm; margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal; mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l1level1lfo3;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"CourierNew";mso-fareast-font-family:"CourierNew";mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">-     ''' Jumping to 3NT shows specifically 5332 shape, stoppers in the other suits and 14-15 HCP. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 1H – 2C* '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2D    = 11-15, Most hands. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2H    = 10-11, Super Min. 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2S    = Natural, Extras. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT   = ART – 6+H, extra values. Usually no second suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C/3D = Natural, extras, usually 5/5. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3H    = 6+H, Very good suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3S/4C/4D = Auto Splinter. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3NT   = 5332, 14-15, tenaces in the other suits. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 1S – 2C* '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2D    = ART, 11-15, Most hands. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2H    = NAT, 11-15. Doesn’t show significant extras '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2S    = 10-11, Super Min. 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT   = ART – 6+S, extra values. Usually no second suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C/3D/3H    = Natural, extras, usually 5/5. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3S    = 6+S, Very good suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3NT   = ??? ''' <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;border-style:none;padding:0cm;">

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' After a 2D response: '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' After 1H-2C-2H or 1S-2C-2S(showing a super-min): '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' With a minimum game-forcing club hand, usually start by bidding 2oM. After 1M-2C-2D-2oM, Opener’s new suits are natural showing 4+ card suits. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1S-2D (5+H, 10+HCP)

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> In order to avoid missing 5/3 and 6/3 heart fits our two-over-one in hearts is not game forcing.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> Over the 2D bid, opener will usually offer preference to 2H on most hands with 2 hearts and some minimum hands with 3 hearts. With a singleton heart and a minimum hand opener can instead rebid 2S.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> With a minimum hand and good heart support opener can jump raise to 3H. With more than a minimum hand and heart support opener transfers to hearts with 3D, GFing.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> Other bids are transfers, show extra values and are game forcing.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2H  = 10-13 HCP, preference for Hearts.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 2S  = 10-13 HCP, preference for Spades. Usually a singleton heart.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT   = ART – 6+S, extra values. Usually no second suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C/3D = Natural, extras. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3H    = Natural, Forcing. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3S    = Natural, very good suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 4C/4D = Splinters '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3NT   = 5233, 14-15, tenaces in the other suits. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> These bids show a gameforcing hand with a good 5c Diamond suit. With a weak 5c suit consider showing the hand as a balanced GF instead.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 1S-2H (5+D, GF)

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2S    = Artificial, any minimum. Continuations by responder are natural. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 2NT   = ART – 6+S, extra values. Usually no second suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3C/3H = Natural, extras. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3D    = Natural, slight extras. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3S    = Natural, very good suit. '''

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' 3NT   = 5323, 14-15, tenaces in the other suits. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">''' Responder’s continuations are all naturalish. '''

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