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Gladiator - After opener's 1 Notrump bid, Gladiator provides a
flexible treatment to explore slam, game, or signoff in part score.
Responder's minor bids are artificial, 2C begins a signoff
sequence while 2D is a game forcing Stayman.
As
opposed to the Stayman response to opener's 1 Notrump bid, 2C is
a relay forcing 2D. With a minimum hand, responder bids a
major and opener must pass. Responder's 2N or 3 level bids
are invitational.
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Bidding |
Meaning |
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1N - 2C;
2D
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2C is artificial, forcing opener
to relay to 2D |
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1N - 2C;
2D - 2M; |
2H or 2S rebids are natural
and signal a signoff |
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1N - 2C;
2D - 3C; |
3C shows 4-4 in the majors,
opener's choice |
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1N - 2C;
2D - 2N; |
2N rebid is invitational to 3N |
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1N - 2C;
2D - 3M; |
3H or 3S rebids are
invitational |
When
opener begins with 1N, responder replies with 2D to
initiate a game-forcing Stayman sequence. Opener rebids of 2H
or 2S shows a 4 or 5 card major; other rebids are slam
invitational showing extra values.
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Bidding |
Meaning |
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1N - 2D; |
2C is artificial, a game forcing
Stayman |
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1N - 2D;
2M - |
2H or 2S promises 4 card
support |
Incidentally, while many players use Jacoby Transfers after opener's 1N bid,
the original Gladiator treatment included:
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Bidding |
Meaning |
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1N - 2M |
2H or 2S by responder is
natural and game forcing |
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1N - 2M;
3M - |
3H or 3S rebid by opener
promises 4 card support |
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1N - 2M;
2N - |
2N rebid by opener denies 4 card
support |
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1N - 3M; |
3H or 3S by responder is natural
and slam invitational |
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