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31 Cards in this Set
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How is the Jacoby Transfer convention implemented?
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To use this convention, you and your partner agree to change the meanings of your 2D and 2H responses after you open 1NT.
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What does the Responder need in order to use the Jacoby convention?
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Any hand (of any strength) that has a 5-card or longer major suit.
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What does 2D show?
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2D shows a heart suit. It also "transfers" the actual bid of the real suit to the 1NT opener.
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What does 2H show?
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2H shows a spade suit. It also "transfers" the actual bid of the real suit to the 1NT opener.
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What is required of the 1NT declarer?
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Declarer is required to bid the suit the responder is promising -- a 2D response forces the 1NT opener to bid 2H; a 2H response forces a 2S bid.
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After partner opens 1NT, responder's bids 2C which means?
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2C = Stayman, asking for a 4-card major.
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After partner opens 1NT, responder's bids 2D which means?
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2D = Transfer to 2H, showing 5+ hearts and any strength. The 1NT opener must bid 2H.
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After partner opens 1NT, responder's bids 2H which means?
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2H = Transfer to 2S, showing 5+ spades and any strength. The 1NT opener must bid 2S.
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After partner opens 1NT, responder's bids 2S which means?
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2S = Minor Suit "Stayman", asking partner for a 4-card minor.
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What is partner's response to Responder's 2S?
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1NT opener bids 3C or 3D if he has at least a 4-card suit.
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What happens after responder's 2S if declarer has at least a 4-card suit?
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1NT opener bids 3C or 3D.
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What happens after responder's 2S if declarer does not have a 4-card minor?
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Declarer rebids 2NT.
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What is the meaning of 2NT?
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2NT = Invitational to 3NT, showing about 8-9 pts. with no 4-card or 5-card major.
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Responder's rebids:
1NT by partner -- 2D (transfer) by you -- 2H by partner: what does Pass mean? |
Pass = Weak hand (0-7 pts.)
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Responder's rebids:
1NT by partner -- 2D (transfer) by you -- 2H by partner: what does 2NT mean? |
2NT = Invitational to 4H or 3NT, exactly 5 cards in your suit.
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Responder's Rebids: 1NT by partner -- 2D (transfer) by you -- 2H by partner.
What does 3NT mean? |
3NT = Game values for 4H or 3NT, exactly 5 cards in your suit.
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Responder's Rebids: 1NT by partner -- 2D (transfer) by you -- 2H by partner.
What does 3H mean? |
3H = Invitational to 4H, 6 or more cards in your suit.
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Responder's Rebids: 1NT by partner -- 2D (transfer) by you -- 2H by partner.
What does 4H mean? |
4H = Game values, 6 or more cards in your suit.
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Declarant's Rebids:
What does Pass mean? |
Pass with a minimum opening (15 pts.) and 2-card support for partner's suit.
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Declarant's Rebids:
What does 3H mean? |
Bid 3H with 15 pts. and 3-card support.
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Opener's Rebids:
What does 3NT mean? |
Bid 3NT with 16-17 pts. and 2-card support.
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Opener's Rebids:
What does 4H mean? |
Bid 4H with 16-17 pts. and 3-card support.
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Requirements for a Jacoby Transfer are?
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1. Responder must have at least a good 5-card suit, otherwise a moderate 6-card suit.
2. Responder may have zero high card points, but this is not a requirement. |
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What are the two bids the concept consists of?
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1. Bidding 2 transfers the No Trump bidder to Hearts.
2. Bidding 2 transfers the No Trump bidder to Spades. |
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 2NT?
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A natural bid, invitational and semi-balanced.
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 3C or 3D?
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Shows a 2-suited holding, natural bid, forcing, slam interest.
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 3H?
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Shows a 5/5 distribution in both Major suits; game forcing.
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 3S?
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Shows a 6-card suit, invitational.
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 3NT?
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Shows a semi-balanced holding and allowing opener to set contract.
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 4S?
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Shows a 6-card suit and a sign-off.
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What is the meaning of Responders bid of 4NT?
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A natural slam invitation; responder shows definite slam interest.
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