Four Suit Transfers - An adaptation of Jacoby Transfers used in response to
Partner's 1 Notrump opener to request a transfer to a long minor Suit
1N - ?
Bid |
Meaning |
2D |
Transfer to 2 Hearts |
2H |
Transfer to 2 Spades |
2N |
Transfer to 3 Clubs |
3C |
Transfer to 3 Diamonds |
The above approach permits players to use 2S for special methods (as Minor Suit Stayman).
Other players prefer the following approach:
Bid |
Meaning |
2D |
Transfer to 2 Hearts |
2H |
Transfer to 2 Spades |
2S |
Transfer to 3 Clubs |
2N |
Transfer to 3 Diamonds |
Using
either approach, some players include
Pre Acceptance,
where opener's rebid of one step below the transfer suit shows a maximum
hand with a good trump fit.
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