Precision Club is a bidding system in the game of contract bridge. The central feature of the Precision system is that an opening bid of one club is used for any hand with 16 or more high card points (HCP), regardless of distribution. An opening bid of one of a major suit signifies a five-card suit and 11-15 HCP.
Why do you bid in bridge?
Bidding is the language of bridge. Its purpose is to relay information about the strengths and weaknesses of each player’s hand to his partner. A bid consists of a number and a suit (spades (♠), hearts (♥), diamonds (♦), clubs (♣) or notrump (NT), a designation indicating no trump suit).
What is competitive bidding in bridge?
When both sides are bidding for a contract, there is a competitive auction. When the opponents begin the bidding they are referred to as the Opener and the Responder. if opponents win the auction your overcall may help partner find the best defence by suggesting an opening lead-the overcalled suit.
How many opening bids can you have in bridge?
In general, you need at least 12 HCP to make an opening bid. But not all bridge concepts are cut and dried. As a case in point, the strength requirements for an opening bid can sometimes be shaded a little. For example, if you have a six-card suit or two five-card suits, you can open the bidding with as few as 11 HCP.
Which is the best bidding system for precision bridge?
Precision is a wonderful (and in my opinion, easier than “Standard”) bidding system. All “strong” hands start with 1. A 1 opener shows approximately 16 or 17+ points. A 1NT opening bid is 14-16 balanced. All other 1-level openings (1, 1, 1) are natural and limited (11-15).
Why do you have to alert the Precision bidding system?
It is necessary to “alert” the Precision 1♣ opening bid because it has a meaning that most systems do not assign to the bid. When we “alert” our 1♣ opening bid, we explain that it is “strong, artificial, and forcing;” then, if the opponents ask about point count, we explain that it is a minimum of 16 HCP.
How does the Precision bidding system work for HCP?
The Precision Bidding System1uses the 1♣ opening to encompass all 16+ HCP hands, except a balanced 22–23 HCP hand, a 4-4-4-1 distribution hand, and strong minor hands. The system uses a medium 1 NT (13–15 HCP), five–card majors, a natural 2♣ bid, and multiple 2♦ bids.
Why do you play the Precision Club bidding system?
As its name implies, the Precision Club system assigns very precise meanings to the bids you make. Most of the system’s bids have a specific point count range and also provide information about your hand’s distribution. •Advantage over opponents. Most of today’s tournament bridge players in the U.S. have adopted the two over one system of bidding.
