Rules For Opener- First Bid

Question 1

1NT

Answer 1

Exactly 15-18 (per JH) AND
Balanced distribution (2-3 per suit)

Question 2

1H or 1S

Answer 2

13-21 AND
5 cards in suit

Question 3

1C or 1D
(Convenient minor)

Answer 3

13-21 AND
At least 3 cards in your suit

-Choose longer suit
-If have two 3-card minors open low (1C)
-says “I have opening points but can’t bid 1H, 1S or 1NT”

Question 4

2NT

Answer 4

Exactly 20-22. AND
Balanced

Note:
15-18: bid 1NT
19: bid suit then jump to 2NT (1C-1H-NT)

Question 5

2C
(Artificial bid; Staymans)

Answer 5

22-23+

Partner must respond

Question 6

2S, 2H or 2D

Doesn’t include 2C (Staymans)

Answer 6

5-9 AND
Good 6-card suit
Weak 2 bid

Question 7

3 of a suit

Answer 7

5-9 AND
7-card suit
Weak hand but long

Question 8

If have two 5-card suits…

Answer 8

Open with higher-ranking…
Rebid with lower-ranking

Allows partner to choose between two suits without raising the level of bidding.