ACOL 2

An ACOL 2 opening bid shows one of two hand types:

• Balanced distribution with 23+ HCP
• Unbalanced distribution with at least enough values to play in a game contract

The conventional responses are as follows.

Responder's Bid

• 2 - The negative response, showing 0-6 points
• 2 - 5+ hearts, 7+ points and game-forcing
• 2 - 5+ spades, 7+ points and game-forcing
• 2NT - Natural and game-forcing, with 7-10 HCP
• 3 - 5+ clubs, 7+ points and game-forcing
• 3 - 5+ diamonds, 7+ points and game-forcing
• 3NT - Natural and game-forcing (of course), with 10-12 HCP

Opener's rebids after hearing a 2 negative response are below.

• Any suit Natural, showing a 5+ card suit. Forcing to game. Responder isn't allowed to pass!
• 2NT Balanced, 23-24 HCP
• 3NT Balanced, 25-27 HCP
• 4NT Balanced, 28-30 HCP