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Modified Stenberg 2NT

The principle of fast arrival should not apply to an unlimited Jacoby 2NT. The weaker opener is, the more likely responder has something to say. Therefore, we import responses from Stenberg AKA Swedish Jacoby 2NT.

1♥-2NT-FG, 4+♥
3♣!MIN
3♦!MAX, no SPL
3♥!MAX FRAG, 0–1♣
3♠!MAX FRAG, 0–1♦
3NT!MAX FRAG, 0–1♠
4♣MAX, 5+♣
4♦MAX, 5+♦
4♥!MAX, 6+♥, 4+♠
1♥-2NT-3♣-MIN
3♦!Ask for distribution
3♥S/T
3NTBAL choice of games
1♥-2NT; 3♣-3♦-Ask for distribution
3♥!FRAG, 0–1♣
3♠!FRAG, 0–1♦
3NT!FRAG, 0–1♠
4♣5+♣
4♦5+♦
4♥Nearly BAL