This convention is designed as a BASIC approach for beginners. Experienced players will use a more complex and fluid bidding system.
Note: S = Number of Spades in hand, SP = Number of Spade Points, SH = Number of Spade Honour Cards – the same pattern for the other suits applies.
Responding to Basic Openings
OPENERS BID | YOUR POINTS | YOUR CARDS | YOUR RESPONSE |
---|---|---|---|
1 of a Suit |
0-5 |
<4 of the suit |
Pass |
|
6-9 |
<4 of the suit |
1NT |
|
10-15 |
<4 of the suit |
Longest @ the lowest level |
|
16+ |
<4 of the suit |
3NT |
|
0-5 |
>=4 of the suit |
Pass |
|
6-9 |
>=4 of the suit |
2 of the bid suit |
|
10-12 | >=4 of the suit |
3 of the bid suit |
|
13+ |
>=4 of the suit |
3NT |