Responses
Minor suit openers
| Opener | Responder | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1m | 2m | 6-7 | 1 |
| 1m | 3m | 10-11 | 2 |
| 1m | 1a | 6+ | 3 |
| 1m | 1NT | 8-10 | 4 |
| 1m | 2NT | 10-12 | 4 |
| 1m | 3NT | 13+ | 4 |
- 1m→2m6-7
- Notes
- 1
- 1m→3m10-11
- Notes
- 2
- 1m→1a6+
- Notes
- 3
- 1m→1NT8-10
- Notes
- 4
- 1m→2NT10-12
- Notes
- 4
- 1m→3NT13+
- Notes
- 4
Notes
- 1.Limit bid promising 4+ card support in opener's suit. Denies a higher 4-card suit. Possibly weak (6-7 points). If opener rebids another suit, the bid is natural and suggests a NT contract.
- 2.Limit bid promising 4+ card support. Denies a higher 4-card suit. Unbalanced. If opener rebids another suit, the bid is a trial bid and a NT contract is suggested.
- 3.A one-round force unless responder has already passed. Promises a 4+ card suit.
- 4.Limit bid promising 4+ card support in opener's suit. Denies a higher 4-card suit. Balanced.
Key
- M= Majors
- m= Minors
- NT= No Trump
- s= suit
- a= another suit
- l= lower suit
- x= Double
- xx= Redouble