Opening at 1 Level.

Post date: Apr 06, 2013 12:49:38 AM

We use this thing called 5-Card Majors that guarantee at least 5 Cards when opening in a major suit.

1Heart guarantees 13-21 HCP and 5 Hearts.

1Spade guarantees 13-21 HCP and 5 Spades.

1Diamond guarantees 13-21 HCP and 3 Diamond.

1Club Guarantees 13-21 HCP and 3 Club.

1NT guarantees 15-17 HCP and at most one doubleton (balanced hand).

Priority (in order) is to :

1) Tell partner about 5Card Major (1H or 1S)

2) Limit your hand; be specific (1NT)

3) Tell partner about a relatively strong hand (Any of these or 2C)

4) Pass