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Why I love the weak NT

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Posted 2006-March-26, 10:19

Gerben42, on Mar 25 2006, 07:48 AM, said:

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Everything that has been said, plus no phoney 1 club openings. So it comes closest to a natural system.


This comment means what exactly? A weak NT of course goes very well with a 2+♣ 1♣ opening bid. Being closest to a natural system is not a goal in itself.

OK it is not a goal in itself, but a natural system has its attractions. My experience with 12-14 no trump is with the natural club opening. Having said that, ofcourse you are right.
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Posted 2006-March-27, 06:02

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OK it is not a goal in itself, but a natural system has its attractions


Speak for yourself. I don't like systems where 1♣ promises 3 or more cards. Don't get me wrong, natural BIDDING has its attractions. But sometimes you can start your natural auction a bit later.

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E.g. Transfers with a strong NT work fine,
but if your NT gets weaker, Transfers loose
their strength.


Agree. I prefer the following method:
Gerben's system after a weak NT

2♣ asks for 4-card majors
2♦ asks for 2-card majors

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