Bridge Responses to 1♠ Opening

General Guidelines

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

Response Chart

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