TWO-LEVEL
SUIT OPENINGS

    For each opening, put the HCP range on the line to the right of the suit symbol for each two-bid. Then, describe what hand types make the opening in the DESCRIBE section. Put any response and follow-up information in the RESPONSES/REBIDS section. There are also boxes to check below the HCP range in each two-bid box to describe the meaning of the two-level opening.

2

    Strong - Check this box if 2 is strong for you, either strong and artificial or strong and natural.
    Other - Check this box if 2 is not strong (Precision 2, weak 2, three-suited 2, etc). Be sure to clarify the meaning on the line under the DESCRIBE heading.

2 Resp:

    If you play a response of 2
    to a 2opening as Negative (bad hand) or Waiting (for partner to describe their hand), check the appropriate box.

2, 2, and 2

    For these openings check Natural if four or more cards are shown in the bid suit;
    check Conv. if four or more cards are NOT promised in the bid suit. If weak two-bids can frequently be bid on five-card suits, note this under DESCRIBE. Also, note any suit-quality requirements or other notables.

    Under RESPONSES/REBIDS note any conventional responses to the opening 2-bid, or conventional rebids by opener. Also check any appropriate box:

2NT Force

    Check this box if a response of 2NT is forcing and asks for a further description of opener's hand.

New Suit NF

    Check this box if a response of a new suit is natural but not forcing.

The above is the official ACBL convention card guidelines as of Sep 2000.