[kenrexford]

I think I stumbled onto something folks might really like. Check out my blog at www.cuebiddingatbridge.blogspot.com.

The idea allows a couple of neat things. In one methods, over a weak 1NT, you can double as penalty/values while still showing (1) either major or both majors and competitive only, or (2) both majors or one major and extras, all without leaving the two-level.

Using the same methodology, you could also, over a strong 1NT, show:

1. Any one-suit without going to the three-level (except for clubs)
2. Any two-suiter by specifying the specific two suits without leaving the two-level except for clubs and half of the diamonds contracts
3. Any 4-card major with a six-card minor without leaving the two-level except to play the minor
4. Both minors

As an introduction, consider the simpler first example. The core structure:

1NT-?

X = values
2C = one or both majors, competitive only (Advancer bids 2D to prefer spades)
2D = majors, extras
2M = indicated major, extras

The key is a call two-below a "two or one suiter" grouping with a call one-below showing preference for the higher of two possible suits.

I think this is really cool, so maybe some of you might like this.

[whereagles]

Seems interesting. You lose the chance to bid

1NT 2C* pass 2D**

* majors
** bid your 5-card suit

but other than that seems nice. The more important issue here is to sort out what a constructive overcall shows, as compared to 1NT dbl + bid a major later.