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How to Defend Against a 1NT Opening: Cappelletti, DONT, and Woolsey

How to Defend Against a 1NT Opening: Cappelletti, DONT, and Woolseyby: Tracey BauerPublished on: 09/17/2026

Passing over 1NT gives the auction away. Compare three ways to compete: Cappelletti, DONT, and Woolsey, bid by bid.

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How to Defend Against a 1NT Opening: Cappelletti, DONT, and Woolsey

Fourth Suit Forcing or New Minor Forcing? Read Opener’s Rebid

Fourth Suit Forcing or New Minor Forcing? Read Opener’s Rebidby: Tracey BauerPublished on: 09/06/2026

Use opener’s rebid to choose Fourth Suit Forcing or New Minor Forcing. Find major fits, ask about stoppers and separate invitations from game forces.

Fourth Suit Forcing or New Minor Forcing? Read Opener’s Rebid

Michaels and Unusual 2NT: Show Two Suits With One Bid

Michaels and Unusual 2NT: Show Two Suits With One Bidby: Tracey BauerPublished on: 09/06/2026

Show a 5-5 hand with Michaels or Unusual 2NT. Compare the suit maps, strength agreements and partner’s next bid, with a complete workshop replay for practice.

Michaels and Unusual 2NT: Show Two Suits With One Bid

Weak Two Bids: Choose the Right Hand, Then Trust Partner

Weak Two Bids: Choose the Right Hand, Then Trust Partnerby: Tracey BauerPublished on: 09/06/2026

Choose a weak two opening, read the Ogust answers and agree what responder promises. Learn the decisions, then practice with the complete workshop replay.

Weak Two Bids: Choose the Right Hand, Then Trust Partner