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The responses to the Flannery 2 opening are:
Response | Meaning |
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Pass | 6+ diamonds, signoff |
2![]() | Natural, signoff |
2![]() | Natural, signoff |
2NT | Strong, artificial and forcing, asking opener to further describe his hand (see below) |
3![]() | 6+ (7+) clubs, signoff |
3![]() | 6+ (7+) diamonds, invitational |
3![]() | 3+ hearts, 10-12 points, invitational |
3![]() | 4+ spades, 10-12 points, invitational |
3NT | Natural, signoff |
4![]() | Transfer to 4![]() |
4![]() | Transfer to 4![]() |
4![]() | 4+ hearts, signoff |
4![]() | 4+ spades, signoff |
After hearing an artificial 2NT response, opener must clarify his minor-suit distribution. This helps responder decide whether his own minor-suit values are suitable for game or slam. Opener's conventional rebids are:
Rebid | Meaning |
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3![]() | 4-5-1-3 shape |
3![]() | 4-5-3-1 shape |
3![]() | 4-5-2-2 shape, minimum |
3![]() | 4-5-2-2 shape, maximum |
3NT | 4-5-2-2 shape, both minor suits stopped |
4![]() | 4-5-0-4 shape |
4![]() | 4-5-4-0 shape |
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Opener 2 ![]() Pass |
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Opener 2 ![]() 4 ![]() |
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Opener 2 ![]() 3NT (3) Pass |
Responder 2NT (2) Pass (4) |
In competition, the specialized Flannery responses and rebids are on. Any double of an opposing overcall does not indicate a 'stolen bid' but is for penalties.
Flannery is named for its inventor, American William Flannery.
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