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This hand has only 19 high-card points, but adding 1 length point for the five-card diamond suit puts it in the range for opening 2NT if the partnership range is 20-21. Five reasons to prefer opening 1NT rather than one-of-a-suit: 1. The preemptive effect. Although the 1NT bid announces a reasonably strong hand, it also has a preemptive effect. The
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www.nofearbridge.co.ukWith 6+ card major suit bid game With 5 card major suit jump to 3 of the major With 4 card major suit bid 3 ♣ (Stayman) Balanced: 4NT invitational to 6NT Unbalanced: Look for a slam after finding a fit Pass after a bid of 4 ♥ or 4 ♠ Raise 3 ♥ or 3 ♠ to game with 3 or 4 card support otherwise bid 3NT.
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www.nofearbridge.co.ukTypically Stayman is used on hands of 11+ points when responder has a four card major and game might be possible if there is a major suit fit. Stayman can also be used on any hand of zero to 28 points when it would be useful to find out if partner has a 4 card major. There is only one condition: we must be prepared for any reply from partner ...
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www.bridgewebs.comWith two relatively strong 4-card majors it is usually best to use Stayman this way. If partner does not hold a 4-card major the hand may play better in 1NT, but the odds favour investigating the major suit fit. If the response to Stayman is 2D, then 2S shows a 4-card spade suit and good support for both minors. Opener should generally pass ...