| Bid |
Description |
| 1♣ | 13+ | 3+♣ | Usually open 1♣ with 3-3 in minors; 1♦ with 4-4.
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| 1♦ | 13+ | 4+♦ unless 4432 | Usually open 1♦ with 4-4 in minors
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| 1♥ | 13-21 | 5+♥
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| 1♠ | 13-21 | 5+♠
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| 1NT | 15-17 HCP | Balanced | Can have a 5 card major
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| 2♣* | STRONG | 22+ bal | 20+ unbalanced
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| 2♦ | 11-15 hcp | good 6 card suit
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| 2♥ | 11-15 hcp | good 6 card suit
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| 2♠ | 11-15 hcp | good 6 card suit
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| 2NT | 20-21 HCP | Balanced
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| 3♣ | <11 hcp | 6+ card suit
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| 3♦ | <11 hcp | Can be a 6 card suit
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| 3♥ | <11 hcp | Can be a 6 card suit
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| 3♠ | <11 hcp | Can be a 6 card suit
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