Bridge Responses to 1♥ Opening

General Guidelines

1♥ opening: Usually 12-21 HCP with at least 5 hearts.
Priority: Look for a 4-card spade fit first.
Consider No Trump bids with balanced hands.
Raise hearts with sufficient support.

Response Chart

Your Hand	Response
0-5 HCP, no fit	Pass
6+ HCP, 4+ spades	1♠
6+ HCP, 4+ clubs	2♣ (forcing)
6+ HCP, 4+ diamonds	2♦ (forcing)
6-9 HCP, 3+ hearts	2♥
10-12 HCP, 3+ hearts	3♥
13+ HCP, 3+ hearts	4♥
6-10 HCP, balanced, no major	1NT
11-12 HCP, balanced, no major	2NT
13+ HCP, balanced, no major	3NT
13+ HCP, strong suit	2-level bid (game-forcing)