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 Weak 2 Openings Basics
OPENERS BID | YOUR POINTS | YOUR CARDS | YOUR RESPONSE |
---|---|---|---|
2D |
0-15 |
<=2D |
Pass |
|
0-15 | 3+D | 3D |
|
16+ |
2+D |
2NT |
2H |
0-15 |
<=2H |
Pass |
|
0-15 | 3+H | 3H |
|
16+ |
2+H |
2NT |
2S |
0-15 |
<=2S |
Pass |
|
0-15 | 3+S | 3S |
|
16+ |
2+S |
2NT |