Convention |
Meaning |
Benjamin |
Strong opener, used by some
Acol players |
Flannery |
4 Spades and 5 Hearts with
11 - 15 points |
Multi 2D |
A three-way bid, showing
one of several hand (partnership agreements vary) |
1. |
Preemptive weak 2 level bid
in an unspecified major |
2. |
"Mini-roman" 4=4=4=1 hand
with 17-20 points |
3. |
Balanced 19-20 points |
Mexican 2D (Romex) |
A three-way bid, showing
one of several hands (partnership agreements vary) |
1. |
Balanced 20-21 point hand |
2. |
A strong, game forcing
natural bid with long Diamonds |
3. |
A strong, game forcing bid
with 4-4-4-1 (or 5-4-4-0) distribution |
Mini Roman |
Showing a 4-4-4-1 or
5-4-4-0 distribution |
Weak 2 |
A preemptive bid, typically
showing a 6 card Diamond suit |
Weak 2 in Majors |
A preemptive bid, promising
a long major suit; responder puppets to 2H, which opener may correct |