Texas Transfer
Rev: August 31, 2000
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Used when strong 1NT is opened
or 1NT is overcalled by a non-passed hand (but not in the balancing seat).
Convention is on over opponent’s takeout double, off if opponent
overcalls. |
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Used when 2NT is opened (20 to a
“bad” 22 HCP) or 2C is opened and opener rebids 2NT (22 to 24 HCP).
Convention is off over any interference. |
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Used in conjunction with Jacoby
Transfers. |
Responder's Requirements
Shape:
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One major suit with 6 or more
cards, game-going hand with or without slam interest. |
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6/4 in the majors, no slam interest
(with slam interest use Jacoby transfers). |
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6/5 in the majors, no slam interest
(with slam interest use Jacoby transfers). |
Point Count:
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At least a game going hand. |
Responder’s Ranges of Interest
for 1NT opener:
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Game-Going: 10 or more. |
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Slam Interest: 15 or more. |
Responder’s Ranges of Interest
for 2NT opener:
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Game-Going: A good 5 or more. |
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Slam Interest: A good 11 or more. |
Responder’s Ranges of Interest
for 2NT rebid after opening 2C:
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Game-Going: A good 2 or more. |
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Slam Interest: A good 8 or more. |
Responder's Rebids
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Opener's Rebid |
Responder's Rebid |
What Responder is Showing |
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4H or 4S |
Pass |
No slam interest. |
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4H or 4S |
4NT |
Roman Keycard Blackwood |
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4H |
4S or 5C or 5D |
"Exclusion" or "Voidwood" Roman Keycard Blackwood |
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4S |
5C or 5D |
"Exclusion" or "Voidwood" Roman Keycard Blackwood |