These came from a very successful pair using 2/1 bidding structure

NOTES FROM TOM EDWARDS AND BRYAN STORY

1NT opening 2

-----------------1NT 2 2 ♦ 2 ♥

1NT 2 2 ♦ 2

15-17 HCP May contain 5 card major

Non Forcing Stayman Typically contains a 4 major

Responses with 4-4 in the majors bid 2 ♥

Actua l b id Meaning

CONSTRUCTIVE BIDDING METHODS OPENING ONE BID AND RESPONSES

1NT 2 2 ♦ 2

Pass

Pass 2NT

3 Minor

3 3NT

 

3 , dead minimum

2 Minimum6 card minor , maybe 2-2

3 , non –minimum

2

Actua l b id Meaning

CONSTRUCTIVE BIDDING METHODS OPENING ONE BID AND RESPONSES

♥♦

Actua l b id Meaning

CONSTRUCTIVE BIDDING METHODS OPENING ONE BID AND RESPONSES

Actual Bid Meaning

1NT opening 2

Non-forcing Stayman Typically contains at least 1 4 card major

1NT -22 - 2♦ ♥

4-5 or 5-4 weak

♥♦

Actua l b id Meaning

CONSTRUCTIVE BIDDING METHODS OPENING ONE BID AND RESPONSES