Kantar 3 Notrump - Unlike the Gambling
3 Notrump with length in a minor suit, Kantar 3 Notrump is based on a long
running major suit. Opening Kantar 3 Notrump requires a 7+ card major
suit, no outside Aces and up to 1 outside King. Thus, an opening bid of 4
in a major denies a long running suit and is preemptive. Responses are:
Response |
Meaning |
Pass |
Best place to play with
adequate stoppers |
4C |
Ask opener to identify a
possible outside King |
4D/H |
Request for opener to
signoff in major |
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