1 NoTrump Opener (Strong)

Hand Description: all seats

  • 15-17 HCPs
  • balanced:
    • no singleton or void
    • no 5-4-2-2 distribution
    • no 5-card major
  • subtract 1 HCP for 4333 distribution
  • add 1 HCP for a 5-card (Minor) suit

Specific Responses:

R:pass 0-7 HCPs
R:2C - Stayman 8+ HCPs
R:2D/H - Jacoby Transfers 0+ HCPs
R:2S - Minor Suit Transfer 0-7 HCPs
R:2NT - Invite to 3NT 8-9 HCPs
R:3C/D - Invite to Game 8-9 HCPs
R:3H/S - Invite to Slam 16+ HCPs
R:3NT - To Play 10-15 HCPs
R:4C - Gerber Ace Asking 18+ HCPs
R:4H/S - To Play 10-15 HCPs
R:4NT - Invite to 6NT 16-17 HCPs
R:5NT - Invite to 7NT 20-21 HCPs
R:6NT - To Play 18-19 HCPs
R:7NT - To Play 22-25 HCPs