2C
This is in essence similar to a SAYC 2C opening. However, because this system uses a Multi 2D opening to show 23-24 count balanced hands and also powerful minor hands, the meaning of the bid is a bit more precise than usual and is as follows;
Responses
2NT shows a balanced 25+ hand and switches on the full system of responses to NT openings. Other bids are natural and the principle of slow arrival applies i.e. stronger hands proceed as slowly as possible so jumps to game suggest minimum type hands.
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This is in essence similar to a SAYC 2C opening. However, because this system uses a Multi 2D opening to show 23-24 count balanced hands and also powerful minor hands, the meaning of the bid is a bit more precise than usual and is as follows;
- A 25+ HCP hand with a balanced shape (incl. 5422 if there’s no better way to describe it).
- A Major 1 suiter with 4- losers
- A Minor one suiter with 3- losers (4 loser minor one suiters use the Multi)
- A two suiter with 4- losers and about 20+ HCPs
Responses
- 2D is the most common response. This is not a negative but a waiting bid which simply denies a hand eligible for any of the bids below.
- 2NT shows a balanced hand with 8+ points. Note that slam is already on opposite a 25+ point balanced opener, the only question is 6NT or 7NT?
- 2H/S or 3C/D show excellent suits, usually 6 cards (solid 5 would be ok) with 2+ top honors.
- 3H/S or 4C/D are exceedingly rare bids, showing long solid suits and absolutely demanding game in the suit bid. They are highly invitational to slam and all subsequent bids (other than sign-off in the game in question) are control showing or ace asking.
2NT shows a balanced 25+ hand and switches on the full system of responses to NT openings. Other bids are natural and the principle of slow arrival applies i.e. stronger hands proceed as slowly as possible so jumps to game suggest minimum type hands.
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