There are 3 zones:-
a) Part Score
b) Game
c) Slam
The generally accepted minimum high card point (hcp) requirements for various contracts are:-
Part Score
0 - 24
Game
3NT, 4H & 4S - 25
5C & 5D - 29
Slam
Small - 6NT 33 (cannot be missing two aces), 6 of a suit 31
Grand - 37 (cannot be missing an ace)
There will be hands when contracts are made with less than the points mentioned above. Conversely, there will be hands when the contract fails despite holding more than the points indicated above.
Point count for notrump contracts tend to be more reliable than suit contracts where distribution/shape has greater significance.
THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS FUNDAMENTAL TO PLAYING GOOD BRIDGE. THE FIGURES ARE A BASIS FOR CORRECT BIDDING. THEY NEED TO BE UPPERMOST IN YOUR MIND AT ALL TIMES.
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