==== 1 Major opening ==== === Raise structure === | Transfer to major | Constr+, 3 trumps or 4 low ODR | | | After this, 2M wouldn't go further, 3M blocking (INV with aces), and [[Major suit Game tries]] | | 2M | Weak, ~3-8HCP, depending on VUL. Opener can employ [[Major suit Game tries]] with a big hand | | [[1M2NT|2NT]] | INV+, 4+M, see structure | | 3m | 5+m, 4+M, INV, or SI which needs second FIT. SI makes a 4th level cue. | | 3!H/1!S | Same as 3m | | 3M | PRE, depending on VUL. | | 4m, 3!S/1!H, 4!H/1S | SPL, SI with no wastage | | 4M | To play, mostly PRE, could be tactic | === Constructive bidding === | [[1Major1NT|1NT]] | Semiforcing, no fit, up to GI BAL, can be passed with BAL MIN | | [[1Major2c|2C]] | Game forcing, any distribution. Tends to deny fit, but could be a big hand with 3M | | 2!D/1!S | Constr+ 5+!H. 2!H - negative, 2!S 6!S no fit, 3!H INV, other NAT GF | | 2!S/1!H | 6!S, Constr/weak invite |