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responses to Balancing 1nt


mike777

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Range Stayman is useful over a balancing 1N to 1M. In short:

 

2 is Stayman; 2x in response shows an 11-14 "standard" NT balance. 2N in response says, I have a max (15-16) and 3 asks again.

 

something interesting: the general convention chart would disallow this approach because your notrump overcall has a range of >5 hcp. I assume this applies to balancing NT overcalls too.

 

Bill

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2x: does this 5-suit with a maxpass help you see 3NT? Other game?

Range ask makes some sense, but I assume partner is

looking at his top/mid/low range hand.

Do I need to tell him what to do?

 

What exploring is needed? Partner did not double, after all!

Do we systemically need many "I don't trust your bid, partner?"

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