The Opening Bid Flashcards
1
Q
How many High Card Points (HCP) does 1 of a suit promise?
A
12 HCPs
2
Q
For an opening of 1-heart or 2-spades, how many cards in that suit are promised?
A
5 cards
3
Q
If you don’t have a 5-card major, but have 12 HCPs, in what suit do you open?
A
Your longest suit
4
Q
When you have a choice of equally long suits, with what suit do you open?
A
The higher ranked suit (not necessarily the stronger suit)
5
Q
If you are the Opener choosing between 3-card minor suits, in which suit do you open?
A
Clubs
6
Q
How do you describe a balanced hand?
A
No voids. No singletons. At most one doubleton.
7
Q
If you have a balanced hand, how many HCPs do you need to open at 1NT?
A
15-17 HCPs
8
Q
If you have a balanced hand, how many HCPs do you need to open at 2NT
A
20-21 HCPs
