Bid 1C

Question 1

Pass

Answer 1

0-5 pts

Question 2

1D

Answer 2

4+ diamonds and 6+ points. Forcing.

Question 3

1H

Answer 3

4+ hearts and 6+ points. Forcing. *4H/4S -> bid 1H

Question 4

1S

Answer 4

4+ spades and 6+ points. Forcing. *5H-5S -> bid 1S

Question 5

1NT

Answer 5

6-9 points, balanced. Denies a 4-card major, and tends to deny 4 clubs. Non-forcing.

Question 6

2C

Answer 6

A single raise shows 6-9 points and at least 4-card support. Denies a 4-card major. Non-forcing.

Question 7

2D/H/S

Answer 7

A Strong Jump Shift, showing a 5+ card suit and 17-19 points. Forcing to game.

Question 8

2NT

Answer 8

2NT shows a balanced 13-15 HCP. Forcing to game. Could be 10-12 HCP.

Question 9

3C

Answer 9

A limit raise, showing 4+ clubs and 10-12 points. Denies a 4-card major. Non-forcing.

Question 10

3NT

Answer 10

balanced 15-17 HCP or 13-15 HCP

Question 11

4NT

Answer 11

Blackwood -> asks for aces