Responses to a 2NT opening bid
| Pass |
Less than 5 High Card Points (HCP) |
| 3 ♣ |
Stayman - hand must contain at least one 4-card
major |
| 3 ♦ |
Jacoby transfer - hand must contain at least five
Hearts |
| 3 ♥ |
Jacoby transfer - hand must contain at least five
Spades |
| 3NT |
6 - 11 HCP |
| 4 ♦ |
Shows two 5-card majors - opener then shows
preference |
| 4 ♠ |
Shows two 5-card minors - opener then shows
preference |
| 4NT |
12 plus HCP |
The Jacoby Minor optional convention
| 3 ♠ |
At least 6 Clubs and less than 5 HCP. Opener
rebids 4 ♣ and responder passes |
At least 6 Clubs, a singleton or
void and at least 5 HCP. Opener rebids 4 ♣. Responder shows
where the shortage lies by bidding as follows:
- 4 ♥
with a shortage in
Spades
- 4 ♠ with a shortage in Hearts
- 4NT is Blackwood
If responder believes a slam is possible he shows
any first or second-round control
|
| 4 ♣ |
At least 6 Diamonds and less than 5 HCP. Opener
rebids 4 ♦ and responder
passes |
| At least 6 Diamonds, a singleton or
void and at least 5 HCP. Opener
rebids 4 ♦. Responder
shows where the shortage lies, or shows controls, as for the major suit
responses to the 3
♠ bid above. Alternatively, with an interest in slam, responder can bid
4NT which is Blackwood |
Note that the Jacoby Minor over 2NT, and Gerber, are
mutually exclusive
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