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Bridge Bidding Conventions
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1 Heart followed by 2 Diamonds
Denies four spades and is looking for a fit or further information
1 Heart - 3 Hearts
Shows 10-12 HCP and 4-card heart support; a limit raise
2 Diamonds - Weak Two Bid
Denotes a weak hand with a 6-card diamond suit and 6-10 HCP
1 No Trump - 2 Clubs (Stayman Convention)
Asks opener for a 4-card major, indicating the responder has at least one 4-card major
Responding 1NT to a 1 Club opening
Shows 6-9 HCP and denies a 4-card major
1NT - 2 Diamonds or 2 Hearts (Jacoby Transfers)
Requests opener to bid the next higher suit to show a 5-card suit
1 Spade followed by 4 Spades
Signifies a fit and interest in playing a spade game directly
1 Diamond - Pass - 1 Heart - Pass - 1 Spade
The fourth suit bid is forcing for one round and asks partner for more information
1 Heart - 2 No Trump
Typically shows 13-15 HCP and denies a 4-card major suit at a cheaper level
1 Spade - 2 Hearts
A change of suit at the two-level which is forcing for one round and shows at least 10 HCP
Opening 4 Spades
Shows a strong hand with an 8-card spade suit, likely preemptive
2 Clubs
Indicates at least 22 HCP or a very strong hand
2NT
Shows 20-21 HCP and a balanced hand
1 Heart - 4 No Trump (Blackwood Convention)
Asks partner for the number of aces they hold, typically a move towards slam
1 Diamond - 1 No Trump - 3 No Trump
Opener rebids 3NT to show a balanced hand and stopping power in other suits, typically 17-19 HCP
1NT
Shows 16-18 High Card Points (HCP) and a balanced hand
1 Club - 1 Diamond - 1 Heart - 1 Spade
Indicates a very strong hand with at least 5 clubs, 4 diamonds and 4 spades; looking for the best game or slam
Opening 3 Hearts
Typically a pre-emptive bid showing a long heart suit and weak hand
Opening 5 Clubs
A pre-emptive bid suggesting a very long club suit, usually a bid to play
1NT followed by 3NT
Shows a hand with enough points to go for game without a slam interest
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