texnorm

The opponents are being nice today and have passed at every possible point. O:Opener, R:Responder. O:1NT(15-17) - R:2♣ O:2♦ - R:3♣ or 3♦ You have agreed before play to use Stayman, Jacoby w/ 2♠ minor signoff, and Texas. You don't play with this partner often and havn't discussed NT bidding past what I have mentioned. As the Opener what do you think you partners 3 level minor tells you about his hand? Destribution? Points? Is this forcing (one round, game, slam invitational)? For fun guess if I was the Opener or the Responder.

1N:2♥ 2♠:4N 1N:4♥ 4♠:4N your partner is a liar and you should pass. Then discuss the hand. Your partner has to be a Liar unless you open 1NT outside of range. If your partner actually has slam invitational or better points and 6+♠ he should bid 3♠. If you use Texas transfers and he bids 4♥ to your 4♠response it is a signoff. Texas should only be envoked with 6+Major suit and ~10Pts. Others may disagree but with the 3rd lvl Major open for a 6+Major and slam invitational points why use Texas for anything but a sign off?