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1♦ |
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2♣ |
Strong, Acol,
Benji Acol etc |
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Precision |
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Strong with Diamonds |
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Other ( Benji,
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2♥/♠ |
Strong with
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Other (Lucas,
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RESPONSES
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1NT - 2♣ |
Simple Stayman |
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1NT - 2♣
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Denies 4 card
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1NT - 2♦ |
Transfer |
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1NT - 2♦ - 2♥ |
Completion of
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1NT - 2♥ |
Transfer |
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1NT - 2♥ - 2♠ |
Completion of
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BIDS
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Bids above |
Artificial
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3 NT |
Other bids |
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Action
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Opponents |
Meaning
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If your
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Alert |
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Call… |
Action |
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Natural |
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nebulous 1♣ or 1♦ opening |
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Opponents |
Meaning
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If your
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Alert |
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Call… |
Action |
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Double |
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Opponents |
Meaning
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Other
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Alert |
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Call… |
Action |
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Any
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