No Trump
Points needed to Open 1nt?
What are 15 to 17 high card points?
18 high card points and 5 diamonds, 2 hearts,
2 spades and 4 clubs, opening bid to make
What is 1 diamond?
Your LHO/left hand opponent opens the bidding, and then your partner Doubles, name the type of call?
What is a Takeout Double?
method to ask about Aces looking for a slam
What is the Blackwood Convention or Keycard?
Partner opens the bidding 1 club...interpret their bid with the distribution and point range!
What is at least 3 clubs and 12 to 21 high card points?
Convention that tells partner that you hold 8 hcp's & a 4 card Major suit
What is Stayman?
20 - 21 hcp's and a balanced hand
What is bid 2NT?
LHO bids 1diamond, then your Partner passes, then RHO bids 1 spade, how do you tell partner that you hold 4 hearts?
What is a Negative Double?
Method to ask for aces after partner opens the bidding 1NT or 2NT?
What is the Gerber Convention?
Partner opens the bidding 1 diamond, you Respond 1 spade....then partner bids 2 clubs...interpret their bid with the anticipated distribution and point range!
What is 4 diamonds (usually) and 4 clubs & 12 to 18 high card points?
Convention that tells partner that you hold a 5 card Major and may have zero hcp's
Transfer, aka a Jacoby Transfer bid
Number of points that Responder holds when they respond at the 2 level and they change the suit from the Opening Bid
What is at least 10 or more?
you holds lots of points, at least 17+ or more and no stopper in their opening suit, and your RHO bids opens the bidding, what steps are used to show your hand off to your partner (& the opponents too!)
What is a Power Double aka a Big Hand Double?
Partner opens the bidding 1 spade and you have 12+ hcp's and 4 card support...method to tell your partner
What is the Jacoby 2nt Convention?
Partner opens the bidding 1 club, you Respond 1 spade....then partner makes a jump in their OWN suit bidding 3 clubs...interpret their bid including the anticipated distribution and point range!
What is holding 6 clubs & 16 to 18 high card points?
As Responder, you hold 2 five card majors, name the initial correct method to tell Opening partner about them?
What is bid the higher one first?
3rd seat opener may start the bidding with this
What is a weaker hand, approximately 3 hcp's less than in 1st or 2nd seat (12 - 21 hcp's)?
Partner makes a takeout double and then your RHO bids, you then make a bid...this is known by a special name and tells partner that you have a number of points....
What is a 'Free Bid' showing at least 10+ points?
Partner opens the bidding 1 heart, you have 4 card support and 10 total points...method to tell partner
What is the Bergen Convention?
Partner opens the bidding 1 club, you Respond 1 spade....then partner makes a jump shift to a new suit bidding 3 diamonds...interpret their bid including the anticipated distribution and point range!
What is 19-21 high card points (3 clubs at least and 4 diamonds)?
As Responder, you hold both a 5 card and a 4 card Major and at least 8 hcp's....name the method to tell Opening Partner about this card holding?
What is Stayman? Start with Stayman, then bid the longer 5 card suit on your rebid.
When you start the bidding with a jump bid or 2, or 3, or 4 spades
What is a pre-emptive bid?
Bidding position or positions where you make a Takeout Double
What is the 2nd or 4th position of the bidding?
Method to interfere after the Opponents bid 1NT
What are one of the following DONT, LANDY, CAPELLETTI, Meckwell Conventions?
Change places now! Responders Bid is featured here. Partner opens the bidding 1 spade, you are the Responder with 5 total points...make a call that informs your partner...start the conversation
What is PASS?