Strong openers
Big hands
2♣
An unconditional game force — bidding continues to at least game level.
- 2♦A relay bid promising 5+ points.
- 2♥A weak bid showing ≤ 4 points.
- 2NTShows 1.5+ quick tricks (QT) and a 5+ card ♥ suit.
- anyAny other suit bid shows a good 5+ card suit and 1.5+ QT.
4NT
Requests responder to show any ace in their hand by bidding that suit. With no aces, bid 5♣.
Key
- M= Majors
- m= Minors
- NT= No Trump
- s= suit
- a= another suit
- l= lower suit
- x= Double
- xx= Redouble