Opening Bids Flashcards
1
Q
22+ HCP balanced
A
Open 2 Clubs
2
Q
12-14 HCP, balanced
A
Open 1 of a suit, then rebid NT
3
Q
5-10 HCP
A
With 6+ card suit with 2 of top 3/3 of top 5, bid 2 of suit
With 6+ card suit and side 4 card major, pass
With 7+ card suit with 2 of top 3/3 of top 5, bid 3 of suit
With 7+ card suit and side 4 card major, pass
4
Q
18-19 HCP, balanced
A
Open 1 suit, jump rebid NT
5
Q
15-17 HCP, balanced
A
Open 1 NT
6
Q
22+ TPs unbalanced
A
Open 2 Clubs
7
Q
20-21 HCP, balanced
A
Open 2 NT
8
Q
13-21 TPs, unbalanced
A
—Open all 13 pt hands
—With 12 TPs, use the Rule of 20
—With 2 5+ card suits, bid longer suit
—With 2 equal length 5+ card suits, bid higher rank
—Otherwise, open longer minor
—Bid Diamonds with 4/4
—Bid Clubs with 3/3
9
Q
Fewer than 13 TPs and 8 card suit
A
Bid 4 of the suit
