Smolen (Forcing)

Rev: November 6, 2000

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Partner opens NT, you bid 2C Stayman, partner responds 2D (no four-card major). Not used over 2NT since 3C would be Puppet Stayman.

 

Smolen - Forcing (Preferred over Non-Forcing)

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With a game-going hand and 5/4 in the majors (not 5/5)
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Over 2D, responder bids his 4-card major at the 3-level (jump bid)

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Opener then either bids responder's 5-card major or bids 3NT

Note:

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If opponent doubles 1NT systems are on

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If opponent overcalls 1NT systems are off and Lebensohl is used

 

With 5/4 shape and a hand with invitational values or less see: "Resonse to 1NT" under the Treatments section click here.