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See also

  • Improving 2/1 Auctions: Part 3
    By Fred Gitelman
    An alternative approach to Jacoby 2NT, as well as improvements to the Forcing 1NT in the 2/1 bidding system.

  • Baron 2NT
    A strong balanced response to a 1-level suit opener.

  • Bergen Raises
    A method of raising 1/ opening bids that includes weak jump raises.

  • Limit Raises
    A major suit jump raise that shows game-invitational values and 4-card support.

  • Jacoby Transfers
    Another convention invented by Oswald Jacoby, used after partner opens the bidding in no-trumps.

  • Jordan 2NT
    An artificial 2NT raise after the opponents make a takeout double. Shows limit raise values or better.

  • Reversed Splinters
    A variation of splinters in which the bid suit shows shortness in another suit.

  • Splinters
    A double-jump shift to show unbalanced, game-forcing support in response to a major suit.

  • Swiss Raises
    Artificial 4-of-a-minor raises in response to a 1/ opening bid.