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1NT -- How Many Points


1NT -- How Many Points

For newer players, it can be confusing when one bid can mean so many things.
We all know that a 1NT opening is 15-17 HCP and a balanced hand.

But, what about 1NT in other auctions?

Try this quiz to test your knowledge.

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
     1♠  1NT
Choose One:

Minors.

Any hand with 15-17.

Balanced with hearts stopped and about 15-18.

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
   1♠  Pass  1NT
Choose One:

15-17 Balanced

0-8 Balanced

6-10 Balanced

6-10, likely balanced, no 4-card major.

6-12 Semi-forcing

6+ Forcing

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
 1♠ P  1NT
Choose One:

0-8 Balanced

15-17 Balanced

6-10, diamonds stopped, typically no 4-card major

0-10, diamonds stopped, typically no 4-card major

6-12

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
 1♠ P 1♠  1NT
Choose One:

Minors

Clubs and Hearts

Natural, like a 1NT opening with diamonds and spades stopped.

6-10

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
 1♠ P P  1NT
Choose One:

6-10

15-17

15-18

Hearts and Clubs

12-15

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
 1♠ 1♠ P  1NT
Choose One:

Forcing

Semi-focring

Forcing or semi-forcing, depending on partnership agreement

About 6-10, diamonds stopped.

0-8

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
    1♠  X
P 1♠ P 1N
Choose One:

6-10

6-12, Forcing

12-14

15-17

18+

Other

What is the best description of  South's 1NT in this auction?

  West    North    East    South  
      1♠
1♠ P P 1NT
Choose One:

12-14 Balanced, Spades stopped

15-17 balanced, Spades stopped

18-19 balanced, Spades stopped

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Other