Opening 1 Diamond shows unbalanced hand

Written by Keith Schwols in ModernMinors on Fri 17 July 2026. Tags: ModernMinors, UnbalancedDiamond,

Requirements to open 1♦

Our 1♦ opening bid is restricted (slightly). When we open 1♦ we are stating that we have 4 or more diamonds and a singleton or void in a side-suit. If we don't have a singleton or void, then we will have at least 6 diamonds. This …

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The 2 heart two-way No-Trump invitation

Written by Keith Schwols in ModernMinors on Tue 03 June 2025. Tags: ModernAmericanMinors, UnbalancedDiamond,

A useful little gadget to make better invitations in no-trump after the opening unbalanced 1♦

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The 2NT response to the unbalanced 1♦ opening bid

Written by Keith Schwols in ModernMinors on Tue 03 June 2025. Tags: ModernAmericanMinors, UnbalancedDiamond,

We use the Two Heart Two Way NT invite to invite to No-Trump, but what about when you 13-15 HCP and interest in No-Trump?

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Responding to 1♦ with balanced hands

Written by Keith Schwols in ModernMinors on Tue 13 May 2025. Tags: ModernAmericanMinors, UnbalancedDiamond,

After opening 1♦ how should responder bid with a balanced hand without a 4 card major

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The Unbalanced 1 Diamond

Written by Keith Schwols in ModernMinors on Tue 02 January 2024. Tags: ModernAmericanMinors, UnbalancedDiamond,

Overview of the requirements and reasons of opening 1♦ in Modern Minors bidding

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