Conventional responses after 1/
(2NT) :
Response | Meaning |
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Double | Natural with interest in penalizing the opponents in one of their suits. |
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A game-forcing hand in the unbid major (hearts if partner bid spades, and vice-versa). Forcing. |
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A limit raise or better in partner's suit. Forcing. |
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A constructive raise (7-10 points) opposite a ![]() A natural non-forcing bid opposite a ![]() |
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A constructive raise (7-10 points) opposite a ![]() A natural non-forcing bid opposite a ![]() |
Below are the responses in greater detail.
Natural with interest in penalizing the opponents in one of their suits. Shows about 7+ points, and typically a balanced hand. Denies 3-card support. Note that this gives up the ability to play negative doubles in this situation.
North | South | ||||
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2NT (1) |
South Dbl (2) |
Artificial. A game-forcing hand in the unbid major suit (hearts if partner bid spades, and vice-versa). Forcing.
North | South | ||||
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Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
2NT (1) |
South 3 ![]() |
Artificial. A limit raise or better. 10+ points and 3+ card support. Partner is allowed to sign off in .
North | South | ||||
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2NT (1) |
South 3 ![]() |
A nonforcing raise if partner opened 1. 7-10 points, 3-4 card support.
*OR*
Natural, 5+ hearts (usually 6) and 7-10 points if partner opened 1.
North | South | ||||
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2NT (1) |
South 3 ![]() |
A nonforcing raise if partner opened 1. 7-10 points, 3-4 card support.
*OR*
Natural, 5+ spades (usually 6) and 7-10 points if partner opened 1.
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2NT (1) |
South 3 ![]() |
Note that with 5-card support, responder should only use Unusual vs. Unusual with game-forcing values. With less than 12 points, it's normal to simply jump directly to /
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