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 |
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 |
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 | X | P | 1NT |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
12-14 Balanced, Spades stopped
15-17 balanced, Spades stopped
18-19 balanced, Spades stopped
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Other