Bidding Flashcards
Criteria to open 1 NT
15-17 HCP
No voids/singles
1 or less doubletons
Bid 1 NT
1NT -> 2NT
9 HCP
1NT -> 3NT
10+ HCP
1 NT Response
Do you count length?
Add 1 for 5 cards in suit
Major Trump Opening
13 - 20 HCP
5 or more cards
Bid 1 Major
1M -> pass
0-5 HCP
1M -> 2M
6-9 HCP and
3+ Cards
1M -> 3M
10-12 HCP and
4 cards
1M -> 4M
13-15 and 4 cards
1M -> 2M -> Pass
12-14 HCP
1M -> 2M -> 3M
15 - 17 pts
1M->2M ->4M
18-20 HCP
Short Points
1 Double
2 Single
3 Void
Minor Trump Opening Bid
13 - 20 HCP
4D or 3C or 4432
Bid 1m
1m -> pass
0-5 HCP
Points for 1m -> f/u major bid
> = 6 HCP and 4 card major suit
Bid 1M
1m -> f/u major bid -> 1NT
Can’t match suit 4 or more
12 -14 HCP
1m -> f/u major bid -> 2NT
Can’t match suit 4 or more
15 - 17 HCP
1m -> f/u major bid -> 3 NT
Can’t match suit 4 or more
18+ HCP
Minor trump
>= 6 HCP f/u suit bid
4 card major, then
4 of two suits - up the line, then
5 of two suits - down the line
1NT -> Pass
0 - 8 HCP