Opening 2 ♣

Opening at the level of 2 indicates to your partner that you have a very strong hand. 2♣ opening is an artificial bid. It shows 23+ TP and is forcing to game. Partner must keep bidding until game is reached, even with no points at all.

Opening a strong 2 ♣

23 + HCP

An unbalanced hand - any shape

The bid says nothing about your club suit

Practice hands Opening 2♣

Hand 1.

Your Hand
♠ A K 4
♥ A Q J 8
♦ K Q J 10
♣ K 4

Your Bid
You have 23 HCP - Open 2 ♣ on this hand. All you are saying is that you have an extremely strong hand. You say nothing about clubs.

Hand 2.

Your Hand
♠ A K Q 10
♥ K J 9
♦ A K 2
♣ A 6 3

Your Bid
You have 24 HCP - Open 2 ♣ on this hand. All you are saying is that you have an extremely strong hand. You say nothing about clubs.

Hand 3.

Your Hand
♠ A K Q
♥ A J
♦ A K J 10 9 8
♣ A 7

Your Bid
You have 26 HCP - Open 2 ♣ on this hand. All you are saying is that you have an extremely strong hand. You are saying nothing about your holding inclubs.

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