Clarac Slam Try



Short for CLub Asking, Respond Aces and Controls. If one partner has shown a good hand, the other may bid 4C to ask about the quality/number of controls in the hand. Responder bids

4D = no aces and no KQ combinations
4H = one ace in any suit and a first or second round control in hearts
4S = one ace in any suit and a first or second round control in spades
4NT = no aces but with KQ combinations
5C = one ace in any suit and a first or second round control in clubs
5D = two aces and a second round control in diamonds
5H= two aces and a second round control in hearts
5S= two aces and a second round control in spades
5NT = three aces and no other control
6C = two aces and a second round control in clubs