Bridge

2NT

bid
2NT
2NT
promises
  • • 8+ HCP
  • • balanced
conditions
8+ HCP, H:≤4, S:≤4, short:2–13
why

Positive response showing real values. Partnership-dependent — some play this as natural, some as a relay.

what happens next

Opener rebids naturally: a suit bid shows that suit, 3NT is to play, raise to 4NT is quantitative.

partner

Uncontested — what happens next if the opponent passes.