4-Card MAJOR (Opening 1♣  or 1¨ - must have 4)

OPEN 1NT  (12-14pts Balanced)

STAYMAN 2♣     (after 1NT Asking for 4-card Major)

WEAK TAKE-OUT 2♦ 2♥ 2♠  (Showing 5-card Suit/Low pts)

OPEN 2♦ 2♥ 2♠   =  STRONG      (8 Playing Tricks)

OPEN 2♣    = STRONG      (23+ Points Any Shape)

OPEN 2NT   (20-22pts Balanced)

STAYMAN 3♣     (after 2NT Asking for 4-card Major)

OPEN 3♣ /3♦ /3♥ /3♠  = WEAK (Pre-Empt 7 Cards 6-10pts)

OVERCALL a Suit   (Good quality 5-card Suit approx 8-15pts.)

OVERCALL 1NT     (Balanced,15-17pts, Stopper in Opener’s suit)

DOUBLE of Opening Suit Bid =     

Opening Points with Shortage in Opener’s suit or > 15pts

DOUBLE of Opening 1NT.     Usually for Penalty. Shows a Hand with 16+pts

DISCARDS Natural     (High=Like / Low=Hate)

SLAM BIDDING: Gerber 4♣      Blackwood 4NT          

To ensure an even playing pitch for all members the following are NOT permitted:

WEAK 2's  WEAK JUMP OVERCALLS    CUE BIDS   TRANSFERS

USING “CHAT BOX” or “ALERT BOX” to ANNOUNCE A BID WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED

Welcome to

CLTC BRIDGE CLUB

JOIN US FOR VIRTUAL BRIDGE ON BBO, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS

 To play in our Virtual Club, you need to register with BBO.

Click on the link below for information on how to do this, or call one of the Committee for help.

Guide for playing bridge online

Text Matchmaker  Jo O'Brien 086 170 8909 if you need a partner

Membership is now closed. If you wish to join our waiting list please send an e-mail requesting an Application Form to cltcbridge@gmail.com.

Geraldine Barry is President of CLTC Bridge Club for 2019/21