Example of Kamikaze 1NT openings:
KQT A98 Q74 JT62 |
KT97 5432 AQJ 75 |
76 KQ8 T98 AQ642 |
If integrating the Kamikaze notrump into your system, it is also important to consider its effect on natural sequences such as
1 | : | 1 |
1NT/2NT |
1NT here normally shows around 12-14 HCP, while 2NT would show around 18-19 HCP; the 15-17 HCP between the two rebids must be resolved in one way or another.
As expert Danny Kleinman notes in his book "The No-Trump Zone":
The main disadvantage of the Kamikaze notrump - the obvious cost - is the burden it puts on other openings and rebids. Remove from your toolkit one of the ways of describing a very common class of opening-strength hands, and many of your other tools work less efficiently.
For a more favorable philosophy toward a mini notrump, read 1NT: The Ultimate Preempt by Tony Melucci about the merits of a 10-13 1NT.
The Kamikaze 1NT was invented by American player John Kierein.
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