EmperorsBridgeNotes/Opening

• 1 [suit] promises at least the above - generally pick the longest suit
  
• 1NT is 12-14 points balanced (limit)
  
• 2C is 23+ points. Usually game-forcing
  
• 2DHS is 6-10 points, good 6-card suit (2 of A-Q, 3 of A-10) with no 4-card major or good 3-card major
  
• 2NT is 20-22 points balanced (limit)
  
• 3 [suit] pre-empt 7-card suit 7-9ish points
  
• 3NT pre-empt solid (AKQ at least) 7-card minor "Weak Gambling 3NT"
  
• 4 [suit] pre-empt as 3, but 8-card suit
  
• With 15-19 points balanced, open 1[suit] and rebid xNT