to 2NT

2NT is 20 – 22 HCP, balanced hand, can contain 2 doubletons. Responder options:

  • 3♣ Stayman
  • 3♦/3♥ Jacoby Transfer (transfer to next suit)
  • 3NT natural
  • 4♦/4♥ Texas (transfer to next suit)
  • Texas – promises game value but deny slam values.
  • To attempt Slam, responder should start with 3♦/3♥ Jacoby Transfer and then make a forcing rebid at his next turn (cue-bid)