Opposition opens 1NT……

1. Opposition opens 1NT…… • When to X and what to do? • What can I bid?

2. Opposition opens 1NT…… X 15-18 Landy approx 10-14 (denies 15+)

3. Opposition opens 1NT…… If your partner has X 1NT, STOP AND THINK (1NT) X PASS ???YOU 12-14 15-18 ? 0-5 BID/ 6+ pass The weaker you are, you should bid. Consider Vulnerability

4. What would you do? (1NT) X (PASS) You? A 7 5 4 Q 9 6 K J 5 4 9 5 3 (1NT) X (PASS) You? A 7 5 4 T 9 6 87 5 4 9 5 3

5. And as partner (1NT) X What would you bid? K 8 6 5 K 8 7 4 K Q 6  4 2 9 8 6 5 Q 9 6 3 8 7 5 A 3 K 8 6 K 8 7 Q J 6 4  Q 4 2 Pass / 2C garbage stayman 3NT 2C

6. And now? (1NT) You? A 7 5 4 Q 9 6 3 K Q 5 K 3 Use Landy……

7. Defense to NT opening Use when <15 points • Landy • Cappelletti / pottage

8. Defense to NT opening- Landy Use when 10 -14 points • 2C promises at least 4 of each major suit • Any other bid is natural and promises 6+ (or a good 5card suit) in suit

9. (1NT) You? 2C A 7 5 4 Q 9 6 3 K Q 5 K 3 2C A 7 5 4 3 Q 9 6 3 K 6 Q 3

10. (1NT) You? 2H 9 7 K Q 9 8 6 3 K Q 5 K 3 2S A Q7 5 4 3 Q 9 K 6 Q 3 2 2D 8 7 Q 9 6 K Q J 753 Q 3

11. Pass: Shows a weak holding, poor support in either Major suit, and a long Club suit of at least 6 cards. 2D: You choose partner 2H Shows weak values, a preference for Hearts and at least a 3-card Heart suit. 2S Shows weak values, a preference for Spades and at least a 3-card Spade suit. 2 NT Natural 3 H/S Invitational 4 H/S game values + to play

12. (1NT) You? 3C 65 K 9 6 A 5 K QT975 Pass A Q 7 Q 965 K 6 4 Q 3 2 2C A 7 6 4 Q 9 6 3 K Q Q 3 2