Baron over NT

2 over 1NT or 3 over 2NT asks partner to bid 4 card suits up the line.  This method is particularly good for finding 4-4 minor suit fits for slam purposes:

AK                   North           South

Axxx                 2NT              3  (Baron)

AQJx                3                 4  (Splinter Raise)

Kxx                   4                 5

                            5                 6

Qxxx

x

Kxxx

Axxx

Compiled by Lorne Russell 2005