Responding Conventions

In ACOL Bridge, the number of points and shape of your hand will determine how you are able to respond to your partner's opening bid.

Below is the bidding convention used by bridgetrainer.

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 NT Using Stayman

Stayman responses will supercede the basic responses above

OPENERS BID YOUR POINTS YOUR CARDS YOUR RESPONSE

1NT

11+

4H or 4S

2C

2NT

11+

4H or 4S

3C

Responding to NT Using Transfers

OPENERS BID YOUR POINTS YOUR CARDS YOUR RESPONSE

1NT

Any

5H

2D - Indicating a transfer to Hearts

1NT

Any

5S

2H - Indicating a transfer to Spades

2NT

Any

5H

3D - Indicating a transfer to Hearts

2NT

Any

5S

3H - Indicating a transfer to Spades