Texas Transfer Answers

1. a) 4♥, Pass - Game only hand

b) 2♦, 4♥ - Invitational to slam (16-17 points) with 6-card heart suit.

c) 2♦, 4NT – Invitation to slam (16-17 points with 5-card heart suit.

d) 4♥, 4NT –6-card spade suit, 4NT is key card for spades.

e) 2♦, 5NT – Slam forcing to 6♥ or 6NT depending on partner’s heart holding.

f) 2♥, 4♦ - Game going/potential slam interest with 6-card spade suit & singleton or void in diamonds.

2. a) Yes

b) No – Must be able to jump to 4♦.

c) Yes – 4♣ is Stayman as well.

d) Yes – Texas would be a jump.

e) Yes - 4♣ is Stayman as well.