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This page should also be used after a 2♣ - 2♦ - 2NT "delayed 2NT opening", which shows a balanced hand with 22-24 HCP. | This page should also be used after a 2♣ - 2♦ - 2NT "delayed 2NT opening", which shows a balanced hand with 22-24 HCP. | ||
− | == | + | ==Stayman sequences== |
− | + | If partner responded 3♣, it is Stayman, asking for a 4-card major. | |
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− | + | I have 4+ hearts → Bid 3♥. | |
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* If partner responds 3NT, it means they have 4 spades, 3- hearts, and game-forcing strength. Pass to deny 4-card spade support, or raise to 4♠ with 4+ spades. | * If partner responds 3NT, it means they have 4 spades, 3- hearts, and game-forcing strength. Pass to deny 4-card spade support, or raise to 4♠ with 4+ spades. | ||
* If partner responds 4♥, it is a sign-off. Pass. | * If partner responds 4♥, it is a sign-off. Pass. | ||
* Any other response by partner shows suit agreement and is a slam try: either a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Control bidding|control bid]] or [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Blackwood|Blackwood]]. | * Any other response by partner shows suit agreement and is a slam try: either a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Control bidding|control bid]] or [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Blackwood|Blackwood]]. | ||
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− | + | I have 4+ spades → Bid 3♠. | |
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* If partner responds 3NT, it means their 4-card major was hearts. You already denied 4 hearts, so this is a sign-off bid. Pass. | * If partner responds 3NT, it means their 4-card major was hearts. You already denied 4 hearts, so this is a sign-off bid. Pass. | ||
* If partner responds 4♠, it is a sign-off. Pass. | * If partner responds 4♠, it is a sign-off. Pass. | ||
* Any other response by partner shows suit agreement and is a slam try: either a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Control bidding|control bid]] or [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Blackwood|Blackwood]]. | * Any other response by partner shows suit agreement and is a slam try: either a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Control bidding|control bid]] or [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Blackwood|Blackwood]]. | ||
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− | + | I have no 4-card major: Bid 3♦. | |
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* If partner responds 3NT, it is a sign-off. Pass. | * If partner responds 3NT, it is a sign-off. Pass. | ||
− | * If partner responds 3 of a major, it is a Smolen transfer, showing 4 of the bid major and '''5 of the other major''' (oM) | + | * If partner responds 3 of a major, it is a Smolen transfer, showing 4 of the bid major and '''5 of the other major''' (oM). With 3-card support for oM, raise to 4oM; any subsequent bid by partner is a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Control bidding|control bid]] or [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Blackwood|Blackwood]]. Lacking 3-card support for oM, rebid 3NT; any subsequent bid by partner is a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Quantitative notrump raises|quantitative raise]]. |
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+ | ===Transfer sequences=== | ||
+ | My partner bid 3♦ (showing 5 hearts) or 3♥ (showing 5 spades) → Announce "transfer" and accept the transfer by bidding 3M. | ||
+ | * If partner rebids 3NT, they have exactly 5 of the major. Pass or sign off in 4M with 3-card support. | ||
+ | * If partner rebids notrump at a higher level, it is a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Quantitative notrump raises|quantitative raise]] and shows exactly 5 of the major. Pass or sign off in notrump lacking 3-card support, or sign off in partner's major with 3-card support. | ||
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+ | My partner bid 4♦ (showing 6+ hearts) or 4♥ (showing 6+ spades) → Announce "transfer" and accept the transfer by bidding 4M. Usually, partner will pass. If partner bids again, it is a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Control bidding|control bid]] or [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Blackwood|Blackwood]]. | ||
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+ | ===Other responses=== | ||
+ | My partner responded notrump → This is a [[User:Brian/Bridge/Quantitative notrump raises|quantitative raise]]. Most commonly, this will be 3NT, to play. | ||
− | + | My partner responded 4♣ → See [[User:Brian/Bridge/Responding to Gerber|Responding to Gerber]]. | |
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