ACOL 2 ♣ (Two Clubs)



An ACOL 2 ♣ opening bid shows one of two hand types:
  1. Balanced distribution with 23+ HCP
  2. Unbalanced distribution with at least enough values to play in a game contract


The conventional responses are as follows.

Responder's Bid Meaning
2 ♦ The negative response, showing 0-6 points
2 ♥ 5+ hearts, 7+ points and game-forcing
2 ♠5+ spades, 7+ points and game-forcing
2NT Natural and game-forcing, with 7-10 HCP
3 ♣ 5+ clubs, 7+ points and game-forcing
3 ♦5+ diamonds, 7+ points and game-forcing
3NT Natural and game-forcing (of course), with 10-12 HCP


Opener's rebids after hearing a 2 ♦ negative response are below.

Opener's Rebid After 2 ♦ Meaning
Any suit Natural, showing a 5+ card suit. Forcing to game. Responder isn't allowed to pass!
2NT Balanced, 23-24 HCP
3NT Balanced, 25-27 HCP
4NT Balanced, 28-30 HCP

See also

  • ACOL 4NT
    A very strong 4NT bid that asks partner for make a conventional ace-showing response.

  • ACOL Two Bid
    A strong ACOL 2 ♦, 2 ♥, or 2 ♠ opening bid.

  • Strong 2 ♣ Opening Bid
    The Standard American method of using 2 ♣ as a strong, artificial opening bid.

  • Strong Two Bid
    The Standard American method of using 2 ♦, 2 ♥, or 2 ♠ opening bids to show strong hands.

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