16
possible (one over one).
This bid is forcing
for 1 round.
• With a fit of 8 cards (between you and
your partner) in the suit opened, bid that
suit at level 2 with 6-10 points, 3 with 11-
12 points, 4 in a major with 13-17 points.
8
points are needed for a support at 2 in a
major in 5-Card Majors
.
• With at least 10 honor points and the best
suit, which cannot be bid at level 1, and
has 5 cards or more, bid two of that suit.
This bid is forcing for 1 round.
• With a very strong hand of more than 17
points; make a jump in your best suit.
This
bid is forcing to game.
• With a good, balanced hand, bid 2NT with
11-12 points; 3NT with more.
• In all other situations with 6 points or
more, bid 1NT.
Note that 1NT in response
to a major opening is forcing for 1 round in
5-Card Majors
.
b. Responses to an opening of INT
• With a 5-Card Major, make a "transfer
bid": with 5 hearts, bid 2D, with 5 spades,
bid 2H, opener will "rectify" on rebid.
• With one or two 4-Card Majors, and with
at least 8 points in 5-Card Majors or 12 in
ACOL, bid 2C "stayman". Opener will
rebid: 2D with no 4-Card Major suit, 2NT
with both, and 2H or 2S with one.
• With a balanced hand, support NT if it has
enough points.
• With a strong hand and a good suit, make
a jump to 3 in this suit. This bid is forcing
to game.
• With a very strong balanced hand, ask for
aces by 4C Gerber. Opener bids 4D with
no or four Aces; 4H with one Ace; 4S with
two Aces; 4NT with three Aces.
c. Responses to an opening of 2C
• With less than 8 points: 2D.
• Otherwise, bid the best suit or NT with a
balanced hand.
5. Rebids by the Opener
a. Rebid the first suit, usually you need a 6 card
or good 5 card suit.
b. Bid a second suit of 4 cards or more. If the
new suit (at the 2 level) is higher ranking
than the first, 18 points are needed. eg After
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