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Unusual Notrump - A cuebid of opponent's 1 level opening bid, indicating a two-suited hand, typically the lower unbid suits:
 

(1C) - 2N

(5+) Diamonds and (5+) Hearts

(1D) - 2N

(5+) Hearts and (5+) Clubs

(1H) - 2N

(5+) Diamonds and (5+) Clubs

(1S) - 2N

(5+) Diamonds and (5+) Clubs

(1N) - 2N

(5+) Diamonds and (5+) Clubs

Variations to the Unusual Notrump include: restricting its use to weak/strong hands (less than 12 points or more than 15 points), allowing 4 cards in one of the two suits.  Unusual Notrump bids also apply at unusually high levels where Notrump bids would not apply, such as at the 4 or 5 level (thus showing shape, not strength).  The Unusual Notrump was created by Mr. Alvin Roth and Mr. Tobias Stone.  The Michaels Cuebid performs a similar function to the Unusual Notrump, albeit describing different suits. 

Also see Michaels Cuebid, Unusual Notrump, Cuebids, Leaping Michaels, Roman Jump Overcall, Tops and Bottoms Cuebid, Director Tech File

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