----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xx 1NT 2C 2D --- 2NT FG Shape enquiry - are you 4333? --- --- 3C Not 4333. --- --- --- 3D Stayman --- --- --- 3HS 5 card suit --- --- --- 3NT or 4HS to play --- --- 3D 4333. --- --- --- 3HS 4 card suit (still FG!) ----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xx 1NT 3C/D/H/S splinter FG. Shows singleton or void in next suit up So add, under game strength hands . . . 1NT 3suit Splinter - void or singleton in next suit up. ----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xxxxxxxxxx----------xx 1x 2NT shows either 16+ no 6 card suit no singleton/void, or (only if 1x is major) a sound raise to 3. Opener responds 3C artificial 5 card suit, any strength 3D response shows doubleton, 16+ bidding reverts to natural 3x x major shows sound raise to 3 4C/D Swiss 16+ 3 card support. 3D artificial 6+ card suit any suit, sets trumps. 3x x major sound raise to 3 type 4C/D Swiss at least 2 card support (slam interest if minor) 3x x major 4 card suit decline invitiation if sound raise to 3 3NT 4 card suit opened, accept invitation if raise to 3 Lots of room for further clarification.