Bergen Raises

1Major

 

3C 7-10 points, 4 card support

 

3D 10-12 points, 4 card support

 

3H /S3H after 1S

 

3S- over 11H OR 0-6 points, 4 card support

 

  An "ambiguous splinter" raise. An unbalanced, game-forcing raise promising 12+ points and 4-card trump support, with an undisclosed singleton or void

Partner is expected to bid 3NT as an artificial relay, after which responder will show his singleton/void suit at the 4-level. A 4 C rebid by responder shows club shortness, 4 D shows diamond shortness, and 4H shows spade shortness.

 

2NT Jacoby

. With a balanced game-forcing raise, use the Jacoby 2NT convention instead.

System with Maria

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