Competitive bidding
1NT(X)
I suggest Terrorist’s runout regardless of what (X) means. This runout also applies to a conventional double, yet responder can also pass balanced hands more often.
| 1NT(X) | - |
|---|---|
| XX | PEN |
| 2♣! | P/C, 5+♣ or 4+♦ 4+♠♥ |
| 2♦! | P/C, 5+♦ or 4+♠ 4+♥ |
| 2M | NF, 5+# |
| 2NT! | CUE, good unbalanced hand |
| 3X | PRE, 6+# |
Opener often runs with clubs because it is hard for responder to do so.
| 1NT(X)P | - |
|---|---|
| XX | 5+ suit |
| 2♣! | 4+♣, 4+ another suit |
1NT(2♣)
Systems on is a decent approach over 1NT(2♣︎). The overcall is somewhat ignored, and X replaces the stolen bid of 2♣. Since continuations to 1NT is major suit oriented, it is crucial if (2♣) shows a major suit.
(2♣) shows both majors
This kind of 2♣︎ requires extra care. I recommend BTU vs Unusual.
| 1NT(2♣) | Both majors |
|---|---|
| X | PEN for either major |
| 2♦ | NF, 5+♦ |
| 2♥! | FG, 5+♦ |
| 2♠! | INV+, 5+♣ |
| 2NT! | LEB, PRE 6+♣ or FG (xx)45 |
| 3♣♦ | INV, 6+# |
| 3♥♠! | Ask for stopper in this suit |
(2♣) specifies one major
This position is analogous to (1M)1NT. X replaces the Gladiator 2♣.
(2♣) specifies no major
Ignore the (2♣) overcall. X replaces the Stayman 2♣ as usual.
1NT(2♦♥♠)
Rubinsohl covers these auctions. Similar to Rubens advances, the transfer structure helps saving bidding space. Showing the suit faster also helps competition.
| 1NT(2♦) | - |
|---|---|
| X | OPT |
| 2M | NAT NF |
| 2NT! | TRF to 3♣ |
| 3♣! | STAY |
| 3♦! | INV+ TRF to 3♥ |
| 3♥! | INV+ TRF to 3♠ |
| 3♠! | FG TRF to 3NT or 4♣ |
| 1NT(2♥) | - |
|---|---|
| X | OPT |
| 2♠ | NAT NF |
| 2NT! | TRF to 3♣ |
| 3♣! | TRF to 3♦ |
| 3♦! | STAY |
| 3♥! | INV+ TRF to 3♠ |
| 3♠! | FG TRF to 3NT or 4♣ |
Swap 3♥♠ against (2♠) like Larry Cohen to avoid declaring hearts.
| 1NT(2♠) | - |
|---|---|
| X | OPT |
| 2NT! | TRF to 3♣ |
| 3♣! | TRF to 3♦ |
| 3♦! | TRF to 3♥ |
| 3♥! | FG TRF to 3NT or 4♣ |
| 3♠! | FG STAY |
1NT(2NT)
BTU vs Unusual suffices.
| 1NT(2NT) | 5+♦, 5+♣ |
|---|---|
| X | PEN |
| 3♣! | INV+, 5+♠ |
| 3♦! | INV+, 5+♥ |
| 3♥♠ | NF, 5+# |
| 3NT | S/O |
| 4♣! | COG, 4+♠, 5+♥ |