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Stenberg 2NT

The principle of fast arrival should not apply to an unlimited Jacoby 2NT. The weaker opener is, the more likely responder has something to say. Therefore, I import responses from Stenberg, aka Swedish Jacoby 2NT.

1♥ - 2NT -
3♣!MIN
3♦!MAX, no SPL
3♥!MAX FRAG, 0–1♣
3♠!MAX FRAG, 0–1♦
3NT!MAX FRAG, 0–1♠
4♣MAX, 5+♣
4♦MAX, 5+♦
4♥!MAX, 6+♥, 4+♠
1♥ - 2NT -
3♣ -
3♦!(R), FG
3♥S/O
3NTBAL choice of games
1♥ - 2NT -
3♣ - 3♦ -
3♥!FRAG, 0–1♣
3♠!FRAG, 0–1♦
3NT!FRAG, 0–1♠
4♣5+♣
4♦5+♦
4♥Nearly BAL