Ah, No Trump. Why must you be so defined?
So Partner can place the contract obviously!
It would be easier if we could bid any number of NT and Partner could just read our minds to know how many High Card Values we have. But they can't. Therefore your NT bid must show a certain range of values. These values differ depending on the auction. Let's put you to the test.
Note that some of these ranges are agreements between you and your Partner. You do NOT have to play the standard way. Just make sure you and Partner agree on the values.
Opener opens NT
Auction 1:
Opener
1NT
Auction 2:
Opener
2NT
Auction 3:
Opener
3NT
Auction 4:
Opener
Responder
2♣
2♦
2NT
Auction 5:
Opener
Responder
2♣
2♦
3NT
Opener Rebids NT
Auction 6:
Opener
Responder
1♣
1♦
1NT
Auction 7:
Opener
Responder
1♣
1♦
2NT
Auction 8:
Opener
Responder
1♣
1♦
3NT
Responder Shows more Values
Auction 9:
Opener
Responder
1♦
2♣
2NT
Auction 10:
Opener
Responder
1♦
2♣
3NT
Responder bids NT
Auction 11:
Opener
Responder
1♦
1NT
Auction 12:
Opener
Responder
1♦
2NT
Auction 13:
Opener
Responder
1♦
3NT
Auction 14:
Opener
Responder
1♦
1♠
2♦
2NT
Auction 15:
Opener
Responder
1♦
1♠
2♦
3NT
Auction 16:
Opener
Responder
1♣
1♦
1♠
1NT
Auction 17:
Opener
Responder
1♣
1♦
1♠
2NT
Auction 18:
Opener
Responder
1♣
1♦
1♠
3NT
Just to Mess Things up the Opponents get Involved!
Partner makes a One Level Suit Overcall
Auction 19:
Opener
Overcaller
Responder
Advancer
1♦
1♠
Pass
1NT
Auction 20:
Opener
Overcaller
Responder
Advancer
1♦
1♠
Pass
2NT
Auction 21:
Opener
Overcaller
Responder
Advancer
1♦
1♠
Pass
3NT
Just to Mess Things up the Opponents get Involved!
Partner makes a Two Level Suit Overcall
Auction 22:
Opener
Overcaller
Responder
Advancer
1♠
2♦
Pass
2NT
Auction 23:
Opener
Overcaller
Responder
Advancer
1♠
2♦
Pass
3NT
Just to Mess Things up the Opponents get Involved!
Partner Makes a NT Overcall
Auction 24:
Opener
Overcaller
1♠
1NT
Auction 25:
Opener
Overcaller
1♠
2NT
Auction 26:
Opener
Opponent
Responder
Overcaller
1♦
Pass
Pass
1NT
Just to Mess Things up the Opponents get Involved!
These different NT values (depending on the auction) are some of the most difficult concepts to grasp as a beginning bridge student. And, they are not often addressed. Thank-you. Heidi, for this in-depth explanation. I knew I was confused, but didn't even know how to ask the question. You unraveled the mystery!!
These different NT values (depending on the auction) are some of the most difficult concepts to grasp as a beginning bridge student. And, they are not often addressed. Thank-you. Heidi, for this in-depth explanation. I knew I was confused, but didn't even know how to ask the question. You unraveled the mystery!!
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