Topic - Opening No Trump

Opening No Trump is the most descriptive bid in bridge.
With a single call you show a balanced hand (typically 4-3-3-3, 4-4-3-2 or 5-3-3-2) and a narrow
HCP range agreed with your partner—most pairs play 15-17 (standard), others use 12-14 (weak notrump) or
14-16/16-18/ or 20-22. Pick a range, write it on your card, and be consistent.

Opening with 20 Points

Responding to Partner’s Minor-Suit Stayman

Honoring the Transfer

Handling partner’s ask when the destination suit doesn’t suit you

Slam Bidding & Play

Why entries to South’s hand demand advance planning

Partner’s “Weak Takeout,” Clarified

After a 1NT opening, a non-transfer 2-level bid is a long-suit, low-point signoff

When Partner Forces the Issue

Building the auction from 1NT to four of a major—or five of a minor

Strong Opening, Higher Inquiry

Handling partner’s three-level Stayman

When Interference Hits Your Transfers

Practical ways to pivot after an overcall

Grand Slam Ambitions

Asking, counting, and committing without overreaching

You’re Invited—What Say You?

Reply “Yes” or “No.” No maybes.

Transfers After 1NT

What to do when partner directs you to their suit