Bridge Responses to 1NT Opening

General Meaning of 1NT Opening

• Balanced Hand: No voids, no singletons, and at most one doubleton (4-3-3-3, 4-4-3-2, or 5-3-3-2).
• Point Range: Typically 15-17 HCP in Standard American or 12-14 HCP in ACOL.
• Helps precisely describe hand strength and shape.

Response Chart