Responses To 1 NT Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the standard range for a 1NT opening bid in bridge?
12-14 points
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what is the Stayman convention used for?
To find a 4-card major suit
What does a 2♣ response to a 1NT opening bid typically show?
0-10 points long and weak opener must pass
What does a 2♦ response to a 1NT opening bid typically show?
0-10 points unbalanced long and weak, opener must pass
What does a 2♥ response to a 1NT opening bid typically show?
Transfer to spades
What does a 2♠ response to a 1NT opening bid typically show?
Transfer to clubs
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 3♣ response typically show?
Transfer to diamonds
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 3♦ response typically show?
A long diamond suit
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 3♥ response typically show?
A long heart suit
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 3♠ response typically show?
A long spade suit
What is the purpose of the Jacoby transfer in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To show a 5-card major suit
What is the purpose of the Texas transfer in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To show a long suit and slam interest
What is the purpose of the Puppet Stayman in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To ask for a 5-card major suit
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 4♣ response typically show?
Gerber convention, asking for aces
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 4♦ response typically show?
Gerber convention, asking for kings
What is the purpose of the Minor Suit Stayman in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To find a 5-card minor suit
What is the purpose of the Smolen convention in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To show a 5-4 distribution in the majors
What is the purpose of the Lebensohl convention in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To handle interference after a 1NT opening bid
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 2NT response typically show?
Invitational to 3NT
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 3NT response typically show?
A long solid minor suit
What is the purpose of the Transfer Lebensohl in response to a 1NT opening bid?
To show a weak hand with a long suit
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 2NT response followed by 3♣ typically show?
A transfer to diamonds with a weak hand
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 2NT response followed by 3♦ typically show?
A transfer to hearts with a weak hand
In response to a 1NT opening bid, what does a 2NT response followed by 3♥ typically show?
A transfer to spades with a weak hand
