Strong openings
Sometimes your hand is very strong with 20 HCP or more (3rd zone). There are 3 bids you can make which show your strength as of the 1st round:
- 2NT with 20-21HCP and a regular hand
- 2 ♣ with :
- 22-23HCP and a regular hand
- or 18-21HCP and a very nice suit with 6 cards.
- 2 ♦ avec 24HCP or more (french system only)