Open all 2=2=4=5 with good 15 or 16-17 HCP instead of 1NT (as a reverse is available)
• In 1st and 2nd seat if the next bid by opener is 1NT promises 15-17 (could open a 5 card diamond suit with a NT distribution)
ANNOUNCE: Could be as short as 1C
First and Second Seat
Pass - No five card major and fewer than 5 HCP and at least 4 clubs
1♦ - 0-10 points, denies a 5 card major
- Cancels any XYZ or XY-NT
ALERT - 0-10 HCP and denies a 5 card major
1♥ - 0+ HCP and promises a 5+ card heart suit
- XYZ is still available, XYNT is off as showing 15-17 and systems for NT would be on
- If opener then raises to 2♥
1♠ - 0+ HCP and promises a 5+ card spade suit
- XYZ is NOT available because 1NT systems are on
- If opener then raises to 2♠
1NT - 11-15 HCP denies a five card major.
ALERT
2♣ - 11/12+ HCP (inverted minor) denies a four or five card major and 6+ clubs. Cue bid for controls and interest in NT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
2NT - 16+ HCP and may have a 4 card major
- Responses
- ◇ Any inference that there is not a 4 card major indicates 2NT hand is 19+ HCP (as 3NT is available for 16-18, see below)
ALERT
3♣ - 8-10 HCP with 6+ card club support
ALERT
3♥ - 5-5 in the majors with Invitational values
3♠ - 5-5 in the majors with Game + values
3NT - 16-18 HCP and denies a 5 card and a 4 card major
Third and Fourth Seat Opening
Bids the same except below and XYZ is always off
1NT - 8-10 HCP and denies a 4 or 5 card major
2♣ - 8-10 HCP and denies a 4 or 5 card major with 6+ clubs
2NT - <= 10 HCP points and 5-5 in the minors