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 …
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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 …
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We have covered opening 1 of a major bid (5+ card suit) with our new
bidding conventions: NonforcingNT, Extensile2♣, GameForce2♦ and
Dual-Range 2♥, Compressed Bergen, and others.
For minor suit opening bids, we have covered the requirements for Taco Club and Unbalanced Diamond.
This section covers bidding Strong, Preemptive and …
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