CHOOSING AN OPENING BID

Balanced Hands

Unbalanced Hands

Strong opening bids 1: The 2NT opening

Strong opening bids 2: The 2C opening

RESPONDING TO MAJOR SUIT OPENINGS

With Fit

Without Fit

RESPONDING TO MINOR SUIT OPENINGS

With 4+cards in a major suit

With Fit (No 4+ major)

Without fit (No 4+ major)

RESPONDING TO SUIT OPENINGS AFTER INTERVENTION

Responding to suit openings after opponents overcall

Responding to suit openings after opponents double

RESPONDING TO 1NT

With one or more 4+ majors

Without a 4+ major

RESPONDING TO 1NT AFTER INTERVENTION

Responding to 1NT after opponents overcall

Responding to 1NT after opponents double