These opening bids were devised and developed by Mr. Knut Blakset and his older brother Mr. Lars Blakset of Denmark. Perhaps in a humorous moment they decided to name these opening bids after Knut's cat, which was / is named Nusine. We have been unable to find a definition for this name and rely on an email sent to BridgeGuys.com by Mr. Jens Hult Hansen of Denmark.

Note: Balksets BridgeCenter.

These bids, according to the source, were devised and developed and refined during the middle 1990s. The student can also view the Convention Card of Mr. Knut Blakset and Mr. Lars Blakset, on which the entry is included for Nusine Opening bids. This is a .pdf file and will be automatically opened by your browser.

Opening Bids Only

1 :		10-22 high card points		Shows various shapes, unbalanced distribution. Clubs may be 2 plus cards in length, or
		15-19 high card points		shows a balanced distribution and no 5-card plus Major suit.
1 :		10-22 high card points		Shows a 4-card plus Diamond suit
1 :		10-21 high card points		Shows a 5-card plus Heart suit
1 :		10-21 high card points		Shows a 5-card plus Spade suit
1 NT:		12-14 high card points		Shows a balanced to semi-balanced shape. A 6-card Minor suit is possible.
2 :		22+ high card points		Shows any shape. Game forcing.
2 :		4-10 high card points		Promises a 6-card plus unspecified Major suit.
2 :				Promises both Major suits. Non-vulnerable the point count can be between 0-8 high card points. Vulnerable the point count can be between 3-10 high card points.
2 :				A preemptive bid in any suit. Non-vulnerable the point count can be between 0-8 high card points. Vulnerable the point count can be between 3-8 high card points.
2 NT:		20-21 high card points		Shows a balanced shape to semi-balanced.
3 :				Preempt in Clubs with a minimum length of 6/7 cards. Point count per partnership agreement. May be based on Losing Trick count.
3 :				Preempt in Diamonds with a minimum length of 6/7 cards. Point count per partnership agreement. May be based on Losing Trick count.
3 :				Preempt in Hearts with a minimum length of 6/7 cards. Point count per partnership agreement. May be based on Losing Trick count.
3 :				Preempt in Spades with a minimum length of 6/7 cards. Point count per partnership agreement. May be based on Losing Trick count.
3 NT:				Promises a solid 7-card Minor suit.
4 :		10-14 high card points		Promises a strong Major. This opening bid is generally accepted as the Namyats conventional method showing a long Heart suit.
4 :		10-14 high card points		Promises a strong Major. This opening bid is generally accepted as the Namyats conventional method showing a long Spade suit.
4 :				Promises a 7-card plus Heart suit and is normally based on a holding with 5 or fewer Losing Tricks. Preemptive, especially in competition.
4 :				Promises a 7-card plus Spade suit and is normally based on a holding with 5 or fewer Losing Tricks. Preemptive, especially in competition.

Note: The source for the compilation of these opening bids: http://groups.msn.com/bridgeFILES/nusine.msnw, is now defunct and/or off line.

If you wish to include this feature, r any other feature, of the game of bridge in your partnership agreement, then please make certain that the concept is understood by both partners. Be aware whether or not the feature is alertable or not and whether an announcement should or must be made. Check with the governing body and/or the bridge district and/or the bridge unit prior to the game to establish the guidelines applied. Please include the particular feature on your convention card in order that your opponents are also aware of this feature during the bidding process, since this information must be made known to them according to the Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge. We do not always include the procedure regarding Alerts and/or Announcements, since these regulations are changed and revised during time by the governing body. It is our intention only to present the information as concisely and as accurately as possible.