No Trump is the 5th suit in bridge, and it’s the highest of the four.
To bid
- 1N: 16-18 hcp, balanced hand
- 2N: asking for major suit
- 3N:
- 4N: asking for A
- 5N: asking for K
The math: opening with 1N, means I’ve 16-18 hcp. Two partners should have
- 26 points to bid a game
- 32 points to bid a small slam
- 36 points to bid a grand slam
1NT opening. You know your P has at least 16 hcp. Plus your own hand:
- 0-7 HCP: Signoff Responses
- 8-9 HCP: Invite to game.
- 10-13HCP: Game with no interest in slam.
- 14-15HCP: Game forcing, slam invitational.
- 16-17HCP: Small slam forcing
- 18+ HCP: Grand Slam Invitational/Forcing (depends on hand)
Response to NT bid
- 2N
- 3N
- 4N
- 5N
- …
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