Today, let's consider the benefits and disadvantages of two systems used to respond to opening 1NT (15-17HCP) bids. These systems are:
Range Ask and 4-way transfer
To review: Range Ask is bidding 2♠ with 8 or 9 HCP and No 4-card major. It 'asks' an opening bid of 2NT or …
Transfer and Shape bidding after opponents open a strong NT or strong 1♣ (precision) hand.
An overview reminder of TRaSh against opponents opening a strong 1NT.
All the reasons we want to compete against opponent's opening 1NT exist when strong club players open 1♣. Typically, precision (and variants) use the …
Transfer and Shape bidding after opponents open a strong NT or strong 1♣ (precision) hand.
In competitive auctions, we value keeping the overcaller as captain of the auction. The transfer request allows that option.
Overcaller bids 1 below the intended suit to show a competitive 6-card suit; a transfer request …