The basic idea of Smolen is to get strong 1 NT opener to declare. Responder has 5-4 or 4-5 in the majors or better.
1NT | Pass | 2![]() |
Pass |
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Pass | 3![]() |
Pass |
* Forcing with 5 or more spades and 4 hearts
1NT | Pass | 2![]() |
Pass |
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Pass | 3![]() |
* Forcing with 5 or more hearts and 4 spades
With 6-4/7-4 when opener has bid 3NT after Smolen you then transfer into your 6 or 7 card suit
1NT | Pass | 2![]() |
Pass |
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Pass | 3![]() |
Pass |
3NT | Pass | 4![]() |
* 4 is transfer to Spades