I have recently being openning 1NT with 15 to 17 pts. even if I have a five card major. I creates an obvious Staymen response and a decent 2 level bid. With 13 or 18+ points I clearly still bid the major. Thoughts?
Posted by tgl on 2004-03-03 01:52:34 +0000
The point range is important, you want 25, 26 or 27 to be in game. I can respond 2NT with 8pts, letting the declarer decide if with minimal support, 3NT is an option. I guess that's fairly elementary. I didn't consider that with 5-3-3-2 it gives an easy response to Stayman.