Forcing 1NT
Unpassed 1♠-1NT is forcing to accommodate strong invitations, especially 6+♥, which is one step away from 4♥.
| 1♠-1NT- | Usually 7–11, 0–3♠ |
|---|---|
| 2♣ | NF, 4+♣ or BAL MIN |
| 2♦ | NF, 4+♦ |
| 2♥ | NF, 4+♥ |
| 2♠ | MIN, 6+♠ |
| 2NT | BAL MAX |
| 3♣♦♥ | MAX, 5+# |
| 3♠ | MAX, 6+♠ |
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Unpassed 1♠-1NT is forcing to accommodate strong invitations, especially 6+♥, which is one step away from 4♥.
| 1♠-1NT- | Usually 7–11, 0–3♠ |
|---|---|
| 2♣ | NF, 4+♣ or BAL MIN |
| 2♦ | NF, 4+♦ |
| 2♥ | NF, 4+♥ |
| 2♠ | MIN, 6+♠ |
| 2NT | BAL MAX |
| 3♣♦♥ | MAX, 5+# |
| 3♠ | MAX, 6+♠ |