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Conventions used on the web site
This site uses 2 Over 1 bidding , based on SAYC and uses the main following conventions
1 NT or 2 NT opening
with a balanced hand and maybe a five-card major suit. 1NT with 15-17HCP and 2 NT 20-21HCPLe 2 Stayman
"non-forcing" Stayman : bidding may stop in two in a suit. Opener rebids 2 with 4-4 in the majors4 Gerber in response to 1 NT or 2 NT
Gerber asking for the aces. Show the number of aces by steps.Texas transfers
Texas transfers on 1NT or 2NT opening bids show 5 cards in Majors or 6 in Minors2/1 game force after a level 1 opening bid
with 13+HCP forcing to game.Forcing 1NT response
5 to 12HCP, with no 4+card Major biddable at the 1 level, forcing for one roundWeak two opening bids 2 and
6 cards or more and 5 to 9 HCP.2 opening
strong conventional opening. Kokish relay in response.Michael's cue-bids
Michaels are cue-bid that promises a two-suited hand (at least 5-5) with variable strength depending on vulnerabilityMeet me' jump shift after an overcall
Game "Invite" with a 4 card fit and a 5 carder in new suitShort and Help suit game tries
Game "Invite" after a simple support bid with invitational values with either a shortness or need for help in side suitSee convention details