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1 Heart followed by 2 Diamonds

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Denies four spades and is looking for a fit or further information

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1 Heart - 3 Hearts

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Shows 10-12 HCP and 4-card heart support; a limit raise

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2 Diamonds - Weak Two Bid

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Denotes a weak hand with a 6-card diamond suit and 6-10 HCP

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1 No Trump - 2 Clubs (Stayman Convention)

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Asks opener for a 4-card major, indicating the responder has at least one 4-card major

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Responding 1NT to a 1 Club opening

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Shows 6-9 HCP and denies a 4-card major

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1NT - 2 Diamonds or 2 Hearts (Jacoby Transfers)

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Requests opener to bid the next higher suit to show a 5-card suit

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1 Spade followed by 4 Spades

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Signifies a fit and interest in playing a spade game directly

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1 Diamond - Pass - 1 Heart - Pass - 1 Spade

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The fourth suit bid is forcing for one round and asks partner for more information

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1 Heart - 2 No Trump

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Typically shows 13-15 HCP and denies a 4-card major suit at a cheaper level

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1 Spade - 2 Hearts

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A change of suit at the two-level which is forcing for one round and shows at least 10 HCP

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Opening 4 Spades

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Shows a strong hand with an 8-card spade suit, likely preemptive

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2 Clubs

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Indicates at least 22 HCP or a very strong hand

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2NT

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Shows 20-21 HCP and a balanced hand

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1 Heart - 4 No Trump (Blackwood Convention)

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Asks partner for the number of aces they hold, typically a move towards slam

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1 Diamond - 1 No Trump - 3 No Trump

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Opener rebids 3NT to show a balanced hand and stopping power in other suits, typically 17-19 HCP

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1NT

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Shows 16-18 High Card Points (HCP) and a balanced hand

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1 Club - 1 Diamond - 1 Heart - 1 Spade

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Indicates a very strong hand with at least 5 clubs, 4 diamonds and 4 spades; looking for the best game or slam

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Opening 3 Hearts

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Typically a pre-emptive bid showing a long heart suit and weak hand

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Opening 5 Clubs

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A pre-emptive bid suggesting a very long club suit, usually a bid to play

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1NT followed by 3NT

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Shows a hand with enough points to go for game without a slam interest

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