Brozel
A defensive convention for use against an
opponent's 1NT. All two-level overcalls show two suits, while Double shows all
one-suited hands. As with other NT defensive conventions that give up the
natural penalty double, Brozel is best used against a strong 1NT.
The structure is:
X: One-suited hand; a relay to 2C.
2C: Clubs and hearts
2D: Diamonds and hearts
2H: Hearts and spades
2S: Spades and a minor
2NT: Clubs and diamonds
3C/3D/3H/3S: Takeout for the unbid suits, with a stiff or void in the bid suit.
After
(1NT) - X - (P) - 2C
Overcaller passes with clubs or bids his suit. If responder has an excellent
suit of his own, he may
ignore the relay request and bid it at the two-level.
After
(1NT) - 2C/2D/2H
Advancer is asked to either pass or correct to the second suit.
After
(1NT) - 2S
Advancer can ask for partner's minor by bidding 2NT.
Brozel applies in both direct and balancing seat.