Minor Suit Slam Try after 2NT
Minor Suit Slam Try 3♠ is used after a partner's strong 2NT (NT style):
2N 3♠*
or
2♣ 2♦
2N 3♠*
Requirements:
5-5 minors, HCP at least for 4NT;
6+ m, HCP at least for 4NT;
5+ m, HCP at least for 5NT.
3♠* 3N
4♣ - 5+ ♣
4♦ - 3 key cards;
4♥ - 4 key cards;
4♠ - 5 key cards;
4N - 6 key cards.
*key cards = aces + kings
4♦ - 5+ ♦
4♥ - 3 key cards;
4♠ - 4 key cards;
4N - 5 key cards;
5♣ - 6 key cards.
*key cards = aces + kings
4♥ - singleton or void ♥ 5-5 minors
5♣ -4+ ♣
4♦ - 4+ ♦
4♠ - singleton or void ♠ 5-5 minors
5♣ -4+ ♣
4♦ - 4+ ♦
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