Deal 6	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass  BID      North opens 1NT. What do you respond?
	♠ A 10 9 4 ♥ K J 10 7 ♦ A J ♣ K Q 3

 

Deal 6	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass 2♣ pass 2♦ pass  BID    North opens 1NT. What do you respond? You have a very big hand. Enormous. But you also have two 4-card Majors, so the first step is Stayman. You bid 2♣ and partner replies 2♦. What do you bid next?
	♠ A 10 9 4 ♥ K J 10 7 ♦ A J ♣ K Q 3

 

Deal 6	♠ K Q 5 ♥ Q 9 5 ♦ K Q 9 4 ♣ A 6 2		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass 2♣ pass 2♦ pass 6NT pass pass pass North opens 1NT. What do you respond? You have a very big hand. Enormous. But you also have two 4-card Majors, so the first step is Stayman. You bid 2♣ and partner replies 2♦. What do you bid next? You have 18 points and partner has 15, 16 or 17. Your total is between 33 and 35. You have enough POINTS for a small slam, not enough for a grand. You have no Major suit fit, and are happy to play notrump. There is a lot to be said for bidding 6NT immediately. You could ask for Aces if you like but whether partner shows one or two isn't going to change your decision. Be bold.  Deal 7
	♠ A 10 9 4 ♥ K J 10 7 ♦ A J ♣ K Q 3