2 No Trump opening bid
(20 - 22 points, balanced)
| Responses | Points & Shape | Opener's Rebid |
|---|---|---|
| 3NT | 5 - 10 balanced (or long minor) | Pass |
| 4NT | 11 - 12 balanced | Pass (20 - 21), 6NT (22) |
| 6NT | 13 - 14 balanced | Pass |
| 5NT | 15 - 16 balanced | 6NT (20 - 21), 7NT (22) |
| 7NT | 17+ balanced | Pass |
| 3D | A slam try with a strong Diamond suit | |
| 3H, 3S | 5 card suit, game forcing | 4 of suit with 3 card support 3NT with 2 card support |
| 4H, 4S | 6 card suit (mild slam invitation) | Pass or 4NT (Blackwood - see Table 13) |
| 3C | Stayman: asking for 4 card majors | see Table 11 |
| 4C | Gerber: asking for Aces | see Table 12 |