Responding To 1-level Minor Bid: 1 Diamond Or 1 Club

Question 1

If you have 4+ major & 6 HCP…

Answer 1

4 or 5 H/S —> bid suit 1-level

4H AND 4S —> bid 1H “four on the floor”

5H AND 5S—>bid 1S “high 5”

Question 2

No major fit BUT balanced & 6+ HCP….

Limited bids

Answer 2

6-10 HCP —> bid 1 NT
11-12 HCP —> bid 2 NT
13-15 HCP—> bid 3 NT

Question 3

If no major, unbalanced BUT 6+ HCP and 5+ cards in partners bid minor…

(Limited bid: #s same as NT)

Answer 3

6-9 HCP—> RAISE bid to 2

10-12 HCP —> RAISE bid to 3

13+ HCP —> bid new suit (open discussion)

Question 4

If no fit major (<4 cards) , no NT or no minor fit (<5 cards) BUT have 6+ HCP ….. explore UNBID minor

Answer 4

4+D & 6+ HCP—> Bid 1D

5+C & 10+ HCP—> Bid 2C
(Don’t 2C bid if <5 cards)

Question 5

If ONLY have 6-9 HCP
(No major or minor fit, not balance & no unbid minor option)
Limited bid

Answer 5

Bid 1NT