, 2
, or 2
, shows the suit bid and a higher ranking suit, in a hand with 5-10 HCP. The sum of the length of the 2 suits plus the points must equal 15 or more. So, for example, you could open a 4/4 hand with 7 HCP.Frequent 2 Bids
An opening bid of 2 , 2 , or 2 , shows the suit bid and a higher ranking suit, in a hand with 5-10 HCP. The sum of the length of the 2 suits plus the points must equal 15 or more. So, for example, you could open a 4/4 hand with 7 HCP.
Responder may pass or bid the next suit as an escape. 2NT is an invitational inquiry.
Compiled by Lorne Russell 2005