Woolsey (convention)

Woolsey (convention)

Woolsey is a defensive convention used over an opposing 1NT opening, especially at matchpoints. Bids are as follows:
* Double: a four-card major and a longer minor. Advancer can bid 2Clubs to ask for the minor (pass or correct), 2Diams to ask for the major, or 2Hearts or 2Spades to play.
* 2Clubs: Both majors (2Diams is available to ask which is better, so this bid can freely be made with 5-4 shape)
* 2Diams: One major
* 2 of a major: At least 5-5 in that major and a minor. 2NT asks for the minor.
* 2NT: both minors

The convention was developed by Kit Woolsey.

See also

List of defenses to 1NT


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