to 1NT

15 – 17 HCP, balanced hand (no void or singleton, max 1 dubleton), can contain 5 cards major

Responder options:

  • 2♣ Stayman
  • 2♦/2♥ Jacoby Transfer (transfer to next suit)
  • 2♠ transfer to Clubs
  • 2NT natural
  • 3♣ transfer to Daimonds
  • 4♦/4♥ Texas (transfer to next suit)

Texas – promises game value but deny slam values.

To attempt Slam, responder should start with 2♦/2♥ Jacoby Transfer and then make a forcing rebid at his next turn.