Texas Transfer

Question 1

What is a Texas Transfer?

Answer 1

After a NT bid by partner, you transfer at the 4-level.

For example, 1NT, P, 4D, P, and then 4H accepting the transfer.

Texas transfer is always at least a 6 cars suit, AND promises enough for at least game…but says you don’t have interest in Slam.

Note that with interference Texas Transfers are ON.

Question 2

Texas Transfer vs Jacoby Transfer (with regard to slam)

Answer 2

With a game hand but no interest in slam you Texas Transfer and then pass.

With Slam interest you Jacoby Transfer and rebid you suit at the 4-level. “Jacoby then Jump”.

For example, 1NT 2H, 2S 4S

Question 3

Partner opens 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 3

4H. You have no interest in slam so you Texas Transfer

Question 4

Partner opens 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 4

2H. After partner accepts the transfer with 2S then jump to 4S because there is slam potential

Question 5

Partner opens 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 5

4D. Texas transfer with no interest in slam.

Question 6

Partner opens 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 6

2D, and after partner accepts the transfer with 2H, jump to 4H showing interest in slam.

Question 7

Partner open 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 7

4D and after partner accepts with 4H you pass.

Question 8

Partner opens with 1NT. What do you do with the hand?

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Answer 8

4H…. No interest in slam.

Question 9

Partner open 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 9

4D and after partner accepts with 4H you pass.

Question 10

Partner opens with 1NT. What do you do with the hand?

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Answer 10

4H…. No interest in slam.

Question 11

After partner opens 1NT, with a five card major you transfer. After transfer is accepted, with a balanced hand what are the HCP ranges for biding NT?

Answer 11

2NT = 8-9
3NT = 10-15
4NT = 16-17
5NT = 18 +

Question 12

1NT 2H
2S 2NT

What do you now do with this hand?

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Answer 12

3S; with a minimum hand you decline the invitation to game and with 3 card support you should be happier to play in their suit.

Question 13

Partner opens 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 13

2C. Stayman with 5-4 in the majors and 8+ HCP.

Question 14

Partner opens 1NT. What do you do with this hand?

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Answer 14

2H. After partner accepts the transfer with 2S you’ll bid 3NT. Partner will decide to play in 3NT if he has two spades or 4S if he has 3 or more spades.