The 1/-Opening

These openings promise 4+cards in the opened suit and dey 4+ in the other Major. The HCP range is 10-14 in 1st & 2nd seats and 12-16 HCPs in 3rd & 4th seats. These bids are actually the key-stone of the system - the aim is to get in as often as possible.

Warning: Do not open 1 with a really bad hand because there is no Balanced-minimum response to a Relay, and also it is often difficult to braek-out into a playable spot.

Responses to 1/

1st-step GIR with 12+ HCPs (or 11 HCPs with a fit)

1-raise Constructive (8-11) balanced raise with 3+support 2 raise Pre-emptive raise with 4+support 2NT Limit raise in Major with some shortage 3/ 6-card suit (9-11) inviting 3NT 3NT Solid minor Other Natural non-forcing