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Unusual Notrump - A cuebid of opponent's 1 level opening bid,
indicating a two-suited hand, typically the lower unbid suits:
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(1C) - 2N |
(5+) Diamonds and (5+)
Hearts |
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(1D) - 2N |
(5+) Hearts and (5+) Clubs |
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(1H) - 2N |
(5+) Diamonds and (5+)
Clubs |
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(1S) - 2N |
(5+) Diamonds and (5+)
Clubs |
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(1N) - 2N |
(5+) Diamonds and (5+)
Clubs |
Variations to the Unusual Notrump include: restricting its use to
weak/strong hands (less than 12 points or more than 15 points), allowing 4
cards in one of the two suits. Unusual Notrump bids also apply at
unusually high levels where Notrump bids would not apply, such as at the 4
or 5 level (thus showing shape, not strength). The Unusual Notrump was
created by Mr. Alvin Roth and Mr. Tobias Stone. The Michaels Cuebid
performs a similar function to the Unusual Notrump, albeit describing
different suits.
Also see Michaels Cuebid,
Unusual Notrump, Cuebids, Leaping
Michaels,
Roman Jump Overcall,
Tops and Bottoms Cuebid,
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