Kamikaze 1NT is a preemptive 1NT opening in the game of contract bridge and in common practice[1] shows a balanced hand with 10-12 high-card points (HCP) - also known as the mini-notrump range.[1] It is used in first or second seat hoping to make 1NT opposite an average hand of about 10 HCP.
Originally developed by John Kierein as part of a bidding system to indicate 9-12 HCP, he modified the point range to 10-13 HCP because American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) rules on conventions did not allow the use of Stayman on opening notrump bids with a lower limit below 10 HCP.[1]
Kleinman, Danny (2004). The No Trump Zone. Toronto: Master Point Press. pp. 6–11. ISBN1-894154-70-3..
External linksedit
Kamikaze 1NT at the Bridgebum website.
January 01, 1970
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