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Minor Suit Smolen - An extension to the Stayman, Jacoby Transfer, and
Smolen conventions, used to explore a minor suit slam after opener's 2
Notrump opener. Similar to the Smolen (major suit) convention, here
the responder bids the complementary minor to ensure the
stronger 2 Notrump opener plays the hand.
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Responder
Bid/Rebid |
Meaning |
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2N - ? |
3S |
Transfer opener to 3N |
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2N - 3S;
3N - ? |
Pass |
Standard treatment to play in 3N |
| 4C |
Slam interest, Diamonds longer than Clubs |
| 4D |
Slam interest, Clubs longer than Diamonds |
| 4H/S |
Partnership agreement needed, choose
method:
1. Slam try in Clubs/Diamonds (6+ card suit)
2. Hearts/Shorts bid shows a short suit |
| 4N |
Quantitative slam try |
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2N - ? |
3N |
Transfer opener to 4C |
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2N - 3N;
4C - ? |
Pass |
Club bust |
| 4D |
Slam interest, Diamonds longer than Clubs |
| 4H/S |
Partnership agreement needed, choose
method:
1. Slam try in Clubs/Diamonds (6+ card suit)
2. Hearts/Shorts bid shows a short suit |
| 4N |
5-5 or longer in the minors |
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