Jacoby

The Jacoby convention is designed to explore a slam in a major suit.

If the Responder has at least 4 card support in the Opener’s major suit and at least 13 points she bids 2NT.

The Opener must rebid as follows -

3 of the major showing at least 17 points

4 of the major showing less than 17 points

3 of a new suit showing at least 17 points and a singleton ace or void in the new suit

The Responder can now decide on the course of action, either explore a slam or close the bidding at game level.

NB Jacoby is not for use with minor suits. A response of 2NT to an opening bid in a minor shows no four card major and 10 to 12 points.