Simple Opening Convention

In ACOL Bridge, the number of points and shape of your hand will determine whether you are able to open the bidding.

Below is the bidding convention used by bridgetrainer for the simple opening trainer.

This convention is designed as a BASIC approach for beginners. Experienced players will use a more complex and fluid bidding system.

Balanced Shape is 5, 3, 3, 2 or 4, 4, 3, 2 or 4, 3, 3, 3 and all other shapes are Unbalanced.

Simple Basic Openings

SHAPE POINTS CARDS BID

Balanced

< 12

 

Pass

Balanced

>=12 and <=14

 

1NT

Balanced

>=15 and <=19

 

Longest @1

Balanced

>=20 and <=22

 

2NT

Balanced

>=23

 

2C – Strong

UnBalanced

<12

 

Pass

UnBalanced

>=12 and <=19

 

Longest @1

UnBalanced

>=20

 

2C - Strong