I can't find the original notes, but here is how Eric and I play the Raptor 1NT Overcall. -H.Eng, 21 Oct 2001 Raptor 1NT Overcall =================== After an opening one level bid, a 1NT overcall shows at least a four card major and a five card minor. The minor is longer than the major; with the same length, we use a Michaels overcall. One of the suits is always known: over 1H/1S, 1NT shows the other major and an unknown minor; over 1C/1D, 1NT shows the other minor and an unknown major. The Raptor 1NT shows regular overcall strength -- for us, that means we have enough strength for wanting the known suit led. If you like sound overcalls, then probably you'll need at least 10 hcp. I'm not sure if these are the standard responses, but here are the responses that Eric and I prefer to play. After 1NT over a minor opening, signoffs: * two of the known other minor, * two of a major, although opener can raise with four and a non minimum (~5 losers) relays to find out the unknown major: * two of opener's minor is weak * 2NT is strong. Overcaller rebids 3C/3D with minimum and the corresponding suit (C=H, D=S). With a maximum, overcaller rebids 3H/3S. other bids: * three of the known other minor is invitational * 3NT is to play After 1NT over a major opening, the relays are now: * 2C as pass or correct for overcaller's minor * two of opener's major is strong. Overcaller rebids in steps: 1st (min, lower suit), 2nd (min, higher suit), 3rd (max, lower suit), 4th (max, higher suit). Variations ---------- Some people play 2H asks for the major after 1C/1D-1NT, Also, some play that a 1NT overcall doesn't necessarily guarantee 4-5 distribution. You could overcall 1NT after 1H with just three robust spades: KQx/x/AQJxxx/xxx (S/H/D/C).