Supernatural Umeno

Supernatural
Version 4.0 System Notes
Marc Umeno & Josh Sher 09 February 2000
Hi-Tech 2/1 Notes 10/21/04
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. General Approach 1.2 Outline of Opening Bid Structure
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CHAPTER 2. 1 NT AUCTIONS
2.1. 2.1.1. 2.1.2. 2.1.3. 2.1.5. System over 1nt (14-16) 2c=non forcing stayman 4 suit transfers 3c=both ms, at least 5-4, gf Other bids over 1nt
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2.2. Interference over 1nt. 2.2.1. Rubensohl (mod) 2.2.2. Over opponents 2c,2d,2h showing both majors 2.2.3. Over opponent's transfers 2.2.4. Over opponent's X and 2c 2.2.5. Over Opponent's Double of transfers or stayman
CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OVER 2NT (20-21) CHAPTER 4. SYSTEM OVER 3NT

4.1. Gambling 3nt
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CHAPTER 5. MAJOR SUIT BIDDING STRUCTURE

5.1. General 5.2. Kaplan Inversion
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5.3. Willenken / Umeno (WU) Raises 5.3.1. Kokish Two-way game tries 5.3.2. Two Tiered Splinters 5.3.3. Raises over 1s 5.3.4. Raises over 1h 5.4. Openers Rebids after 1M-1NT 5.4.1. Opener's rebid after 1s-1nt 5.4.2. Opener's rebids after 1h-1nt (or 1s forcing nt) 5.5. Michaels over Michaels 5.6. Convention over 2nt rebid by responder 5.6.1. Openers 3rd bid after 1nt forcing and responders 2nt rebid 5.6.2. Analog: 2nt by responder in 3 suit non-reverse auction 5.7. 1M - 2NT (when 2nt is gf, balanced) 5.7.1. Opener's Rebids
Hi-Tech 2/1 Notes 10/21/04 5.8. Bidding over 3/4 Chair openers 5.8.1. Responding to 1s 5.8.2. Responding to 1h 5.9. Structure over 1M Doubled 22 22 22 22
CHAPTER 6. MINOR SUIT AUCTIONS

6.1. Responses to 1m Opening 6.2. Minor Suit Raises 6.3. Transfers over 1c and Openers Rebids 6.3.1. Over 1c-1d: 6.3.2. Over 1c-1h: 6.3.4. Over P-1C: 6.3.5. Over 1d-1h: 6.3.8. Over 1c-1nt (GF with diamonds): 6.3.9. After 1m-1M/1nt 6.3.2. Reverses (usually promise 17+ points, unless shapely) 6.3.3. Jump shifts 6.4. Modified Wolff over 2nt rebid in competition 6.5. Responses after 1m-1M-2m 6.5.1. Responses after 1c-1d!-2c 6.5.2. Responses after 1c-1h!-2c 6.5.3. Responses after 1d-1h-2d 6.5.4. Responses after 1d-1s-2d 6.6. System over 1m-1M-2M 6.6.1. Responses after 1c-1s-2s 6.6.2. Responses after 1m-1h-2h 6.7. Strong Raises after 1m-1M 6.7.1. Opener's Rebids after 1c-1d 6.7.2. Opener's Rebids after 1c-1h 6.7.3. Opener's Rebids after 1d-1h 6.7.4. Opener's Rebids after 1d-1s 6.8. Transfer Checkback Stm 6.8.1. Xfer Checkback: 6.8.2. 2c Invitational Checkback 6.8.3. Special Checkback Issues over 1c-1d-1nt: 6.9. 1d-2c Auctions 6.10. 1m-2nt Auctions 6.11. Bidding over 3rd and 4th Chair minor openings
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CHAPTER 7. SLAM CONVENTIONS CHAPTER 8. SYSTEM OVER 2C (STRONG)
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Hi-Tech 2/1 Notes 10/21/04 8.1. Responses and rebids 8.1.1. 2d = game forcing waiting bid, semi-positive 8.1.2. 2h = bad hand (worse than two q's or 1 k), or balanced positive with 4+ controls 8.1.3 Other Responses 8.2. Asking Bids Over 2c Bidding 8.2.1. Trump Asking Bids (TAB) 8.2.2. Control Asking Bids (CAB) 8.3. Interference over 2c 41 41 43 44 44 44 45 45
CHAPTER 9. SYSTEM OVER OPENING WEAK 2D CHAPTER 10. SYSTEM OVER OPENING WEAK 2H,2S CHAPTER 11. SYSTEM OVER MULTI 2D AND INTERMEDIATE 2M CHAPTER 12. SYSTEM OVER OPENING 3-LEVEL PREEMPTS CHAPTER 13. SYSTEM OVER 4-LEVEL OPENINGS OR OVERCALLS CHAPTER 14. DOUBLES CHAPTER 15. AGREEMENTS FOR BIDDING IN COMPETITION CHAPTER 16. MODIFIED OVERCALL STRUCTURE SYSTEM
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CHAPTER 17. SYSTEM OVER OVERCALLS & OTHER COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS 59 CHAPTER 18. BIDDING OVER OPPONENTS NATURAL WEAK TWO'S CHAPTER 19. DEFENSE TO MULTI 2D 60 60
CHAPTER 20. INTERFERENCE OVER OPPONENTS 2C AND STRONG 1C OPENERS (SUCTION) 61 CHAPTER 21. BIDDING OVER OPPONENTS NT OPENINGS / OVERCALLS CHAPTER 22. DEFENSIVE CARDING AGREEMENTS 61 63
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. General Approach 5 card majors, Xfers over 1c, 2/1 game forcing over the majors, rebid of clubs over 1d not game forcing, modified overcall structure, Xfer checkback stayman, nonserious 3nt, no fast arrival in 2/1 major auctions in major games, fast arrival for minor-suit game auctions, 2nt natural and forcing over 1 suit openings, inverted minor gf, No fast arrival in game forcing auctions, but jump to game = utter min on later rounds 1.2 Outline of Opening Bid Structure 1c=11(12+) pts, 3+ cards, natural, or 17-19 balanced 1d=(11)12+ pts, at least 3 cards 1h,1s=(11)12+ pts, at least 5 cards in 1&2 1nt=14-16 balanced 2c=strong, forcing, artificial 2d,2h,2s=weak two bid, at least 5 cards, (4) 5-10 pts Alternative treatment: 2D weak 2 in either major 2M Intermediate two bids 2nt=20-21 pts, bal 3c,3d,3h,3s=natural, preemptive 3nt=gambling 3nt, solid minor, no outside A or K in 1/2 chair 4c,4d,4h,4s=natural, preemptive 4nt=both minors, preemptive Note: We will not pass any forcing bids!
Chapter 2. 1 NT Auctions
2.1. System over 1nt (14-16) Smolen; also 1nt-2c-2d-4d,4h are xfers. Neg Dbls thru 3s, on over capp 2h/2s. Baze: 3 of other major over 1nt-2c-2M, or transfer = unspecified splinter, 4c would be rkc gerber, 4d=quantitative with a fit (or strong invite over transfer) Stm, minor implies at least 5-4 and may or may not be a slam try, just game forcing values. 2.1.1. 2c=non forcing stayman over 2d: 2h=pass or correct (at least 4-4 in majors) 2s=weak invite in spades, could have invite with 5s and 4h over 2h: 2s=weak invite in spades 2nt=could have 4 spades 3s=sets hearts as trumps, shows unspecified shortness 3nt asks LMH 4c=rkc for hearts 4d=quantitative or better with 4 hearts 2.1.2. 4 suit transfers 2d,2h = accept xfer normal action, jump acceptance = maximum, 4 card support (only superaccept with maximums over spade transfer, may have short spades and 4 hearts NV) 2nt = weak doubleton outside, 4 card support; next step asks, LMH (retrans) new suit = concentration of values, 4 card support, extras (retransfers) 3 of other major shows unspecified shortness, next step asks LMH 4c=rkc for the xfer suit 4d=quantitative or better xfer and bid new suit shows at least 5-4 w/ purish hand or at least a mild slam try e.g., 1nt-2d-2h-3c-? 3d=naturalish, stoppers/values 3h=3cd supp, non-minimum 3s=naturalish, stoppers/values 6
3nt=values in unbid suits, wants to play there 4c=good hand for clubs, 2 cds in hearts 4h=to play 2s,2nt = bid suit in-between means bad hand; bid xfer suit = preacceptance and shows good hand for playing 3nt opposite kqxxxx Transfer to minor and bid new suit is shortness (implied slam try) Xfer, then bidding 3nt is mild slam try over preacceptance 2.1.3. 3c=both ms, at least 5-4, gf 3d=asks for 3cd major over this, 3h,3s = 3 cd majors, 3nt = no 3cd major, 4c,4d = extra length 3h,3s = conc. of values 3nt = to play 4c,4d=likes this m, good hand 2.1.4. 3d=both Ms, 5-5, gf 3h,3s=3 cards, natural bidding over these 3nt=2-2-(5-4 or 6-3), 4c=4h, max (4d relay to 4h, 4h mild slam try) 4d=4s, max (4h relay to 4s, 4s mild slam try) 4h=4h, min 4s=4s, min 2.1.5. Other bids over 1nt 3h=4-1-4-4, gf 3s=1-4-4-4, gf 4c=gerber 4d,4h=texas, on in competition through 3c. 4s=quantitative (or better) with 4-4 in the minors 4nt=to play, 5m=min, 5h,5s=q's (5nt to ask for m over this), 5nt=pick a minor, to play 4nt=quantitative w/o 4-4 in minors 6m=
2.2. Interference over 1nt. 2.2.1. Rubensohl (mod) over opponents overcalls thru 2s, 2nt - 3h are transfers. 2nt= relay to 3c, either weak with any one suit, or forcing with clubs over 3c: new suit / pass is natural / nf, cue bid is stayman with stopper over opponents 2h overcall, 2nt, then 3s shows _ stopper 2nt, then 3nt is mild club slam try 3c,3d,3h=invitational or better xfers to next highest suit; Transfer to opponents suit is stm without stopper 3s=bid 3nt if opener has a stopper 3nt=to play, implies holding a stopper If suit could be bid at 2 level, 3 level transfer is invitational or better 2.2.2. Over opponents 2c,2d,2h showing both majors
(if the bid is available - always the same bids no matter which one the opps bid)
x= wants to double at least one of the majors, forcing to 2nt (or a raise to 2nt) 2d = to play, with diamonds 2h=weak takeout for the minors 2s=weak with one minor 2nt,3c=transfers to next higher, at least invitational values over 2c or 2d 3d,3h=transfers to majors have stoppers in transferred suit, but not in other one 3s=values for 3nt, but no stoppers 3nt= implies both majors stopped (not necessarily) 2.2.3. Over opponent's transfers e.g., 1nt-(2d xfer to h's)-? Direct X=wants to penalty double hearts, pass, then x=TO 2h=stayman, invitational 2s=to play 2n and higher is rubensohl 2.2.4. Over opponent's X and 2c Double of 2c DONT is stayman. Double of 2d DONT is negative. Double of 2h DONT is penalty for hearts. Double of 2s DONT is negative.
System on over x and 2c overcalls, except xx=get out in minor (forces 2c) over penalty x doubles. XX is business over artificial doubles. 2.2.5. Over Opponent's Double of transfers or stayman 1nt-2d-(x)-? Xx = at least 4 decent diamonds Over xx, Pass = to play 2h = to play 2s = 5h+4s, invitational 2nt = invitational 3c = natural, forcing 3d = asks for stopper 3h = invitational, want to play from my side 3s=unspecified singleton 3nt=to play rest are same as if no x,xx Pass = tolerance for diamonds, tends not to have 3 hearts Over pass, Xx=business 2h=to play 2s=5h and 4s, inv. 2nt = invitational 3c=natural, forcing 3d = asks for stopper 3h = invitational 3s = unspecified shortness 3nt = to play rest are as if no xx 2h = shows 3 hearts, system on other bids are superacceptances Same system principles over transfer to spades 1nt-2c-(x)-? Xx = at least 4 decent clubs Pass = no 4 card major, 3 decent clubs Over pass, 9
Xx = business 2d = to play 2h = pass or correct with 4-4 in majors other bids are natural, except 3c asks for club stopper 2d = no 4 card major, at best 2 clubs to an honor or 3 small clubs over 2d, system on except 3c asks for club stopper 2M = same as before, system on, 3c asks for club stopper over this
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Chapter 3. System over 2nt (20-21)

3c= stm over 3d, 3h,3s=smolen new suits are slam tries stm, then 4m is slam try, natural, 5 card suit or bad 6cd suit stm, then 4H = slam try with 6c, then 4S = slam try with 6d; good suits over 2nt-3c-3h, 3s=slam try with fit for hearts over 2nt-3c-3s, 4h=slam try with fit for spades 3d,3h=xfers xfer to 3h, then 3s=strong slam try xfer to 3s, then 4h=strong slam try xfer, then 4m is natural, at least mild slam try 3s= clubs, game, slam try or both minors 3nt= not great for club slam 4c=club slam try 4d= rkc for clubs 4h=both minors, equal or better clubs, slam try 4s=both minors, better diamonds, slam try 4nt=mild quantitative with clubs 5c=to play 5d,5h,5s=exclusion rkc for clubs 5nt = grand slam force 4c = would accept a club slam try 4d = rkc for clubs 4h = both minors, equal or better clubs, slam try 4s=both minors, better diamonds, slam try 4nt=mild slam try with clubs 5c=to play 5d,5h,5s=exclusion rkc for clubs 4c = diamond game or slam try 4d = would accept diamond slam try 4h =rkc for d's 4s = cue-bid
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4nt = mild slam try with diamonds 5c = cue-bid 5d = to play 5h,5s = exclusion rkc 5nt = GSF 4h = rkc for d's 4s = likes diamonds, 4+ card support 4nt = signoff 4d,4h = texas 4s=4-4 in ms, quantitative or better 4nt = quantitative slam try 5c =super gerber Supergerber also applies in any auctions where 4c is natural or cuebid
Chapter 4. System over 3nt

4.1. Gambling 3nt no outside A or K in 1/2 seat, wide range in 3/4 4c = pass or correct 4d = shortness ask (NLMH) 4h, 4s = to play 4nt= asks for extra length (7/8/9) 5c = pass or correct 5d = to play
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Chapter 5. Major Suit Bidding Structure

5.1. General 5 card majors in 1st/2nd seat, usually 5 in 3rd/4th seat -1nt forcing by unpassed hand, can be as much as 11 pts over 3/4 chair openers -2/1s are 100% forcing to game, usually show 5+ card suits -no fast arrival in 2/1 auctions when a major is agreed, 1M-2m/h-4m/h=picture jump -fast arrival when a minor is agreed (but this jump shows good trumps) - 2nt over 1M is natural and gf, with 2 or 3 card support, 12+ to 15 or 18+pts 2/1 then 3nt=16-17 balanced Thus, 2d and 2h tend to have 5 cards in them. -not forced to bid 2nt over 1M if dont want to play NT; can bid 2c,2d if concentrated vlues -Rebid by opener of his suit does not promise extra length, ambiguous mark-time bid, shows unbalanced hand - Rebid of responder's suit, then raise of opener's 2nd is natural, unless it can be kickback (1s-2h-3d-3h-3nt-4d=natural) -Rebid of 2nt shows 5-3-3-2, ostensibly 11-13, may have good (18+) hand, rebid of 3nt shows 16-17 bal, 5-3-3-2, with two cards in partners 2/1 suit -New suits at 3 level and raises of 2/1 suit promise extras (except 1s-2h-3h), either with at least 4 card support, extra length, or extra high card points -Willenken / Umeno (WU) Raises over 1M (see below) -Fit showing single jumps in competition and by passed hands, maximal overcall xs -4th suit game forcing
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5.2.
Kaplan Inversion
Kaplan Inversion over 1st and 2nd seat 1H opening: 1H-1S(=Forcing NT) 1H-1NT (=5+ Spades unlimited) over 1H-1NT bidding is natural and as if 1H-1S (eg 1H-1NT-2C-2D is 4sf), although 2m rebid may be a 3 card suit Over, 1H-1S1NT= Clubs but may be 3532 2C=4+D 2D=6+H 2H=Flannery 11-16 4S and 5+H 2S = normal reverse everything else is standard Over, 1H-1S-1NT 2C = Min Club preference 2D = anti-bart relay. Either a weak heart preference, or inv. hand 2H = 8+ to 10 with 2 hearts 2S = 5 card 9-10 Club Raise 2NT = 11-12 with less than 4 clubs (occasionally a bad 4 with red suit concentration) 3C = shapely club raise, 6-8 pts 3D = Weak 3H = limit without good clubs Over, 1H-1S-1NT-2D-2H Pass obvious 2S = Balanced 5 card 11-12 Club Raise 2NT = 11-12 with 4 clubs 3C = Unbalanced 11-12 Club Raise 3D = 6+ Good diamonds, inv 3H = 3 cd Limit raise with long clubs Should do this over 1h-1nt-2c as well over 3rd/4th seat openers
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5.3. Willenken / Umeno (WU) Raises 5.3.1. Kokish Two-way game tries Over 1M-2M; next step asking bid for concentration of values and strength; other bids are short suit game tries. ADJUNCT: 1M-2M-jump to new suit=natural good 2nd suit and slam try. 1M-2M-2nt-3 of new suit-4 of new suit=natural, 4+ cd suit (not q-bid) Serious 3nt does not apply in 1M-2M auctions. 5.3.2. Two Tiered Splinters Normal splinters (minimum opening bid values), plus 3nt/1s and 3s/1h are unspecified weaker (10-12) splinters (next step up asks LMH) 5.3.3. Raises over 1s 2s=7- bad10, tends to be 3 cards, fairly constructive 1s-2s-2nt-? 3c,3d,3h=lowest concentration of values, not a complete maximum 3s = utter minimum 3nt = maximum, scattered values 4c,4d,4h = singletons 4s = maximum, balanced 3s=Weak, Preemptive 3nt=Weak Splinter 4c asks, Low Middle High 4c,4d,4h=Strong splinters 3d=7- bad10, 4 card constructive raise 3h=good 10-11, 4 card limit raise 3c=strong forcing raise, over 3c, 3d = minimum (see 4s below though) 3h asks, NLMH over 3s, 3nt = serious 3nt over 3nt,4c,4d, bidding shortness is general slam try, not necessarily Ace 3h = extras (15+), 5+ spades, shortness somewhere 3s asks, LMH, bidding shortness is general slam try, not necessarily Ace 3s = extras, balanced 3nt = 6+ spades, extras ( good14+) 4c, 4d, 4h = extras, 2nd 5 card suit at least as good as kt9xx 15
4s = really bad hand for slam, barely an opener, totally awful hand
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5.3.4. Raises over 1h 2h=7- bad10, tends to be 3 cards 1h-2h-2s-? 2nt=spade concentration of values 3c,3d=lowest concentration of values 3h = minimum 3s,4c,4d= singletons 3nt = maximum, scattered values 4h = maximum 3h=preemptive 3s=weak splinter in any suit 3nt asks, LMH 3nt=spade splinter 4c,4d=splinters 3c=constructive raise, 7- bad 10, 4 card support 3d=limit raise, good 10-11, 4 card support 2s=strong forcing raise Responses to 2s: 2nt=minimum 3c asks NLMH over 3d, 3nt = serious 3nt over 3h,3s,3nt, bidding shortness is general slam try, not necessarily Ace 3c=extras, 5 cards, shortness 3d asks, LMH, bidding shortness is general slam try, not necessarily Ace Ace 3d=extras, 6 cards, shortness 3h asks, LMH, bidding shortness is general slam try, not necessarily 3h=extras, bal 3s,4c,4d=2nd 5 card suit at least as good as kt9xx 3nt= 6+ hearts, extras (good14+) 4h = really bad hand for slam, barely an opener, totally awful hand
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5.4. Openers Rebids after 1M-1NT 5.4.1. Opener's rebid after 1s-1nt 2c= usually at least 3 clubs unless 5-3-3-2 exactly Bart over 2c by opener: 2d=asks: 2h=shows 3+hs or honor doubleton w/ bad spades 2s=denies above holdings over these bids: 2s=strong preference, showing gd 8- bad 10 pts thus 1s-1nt-2c-2s= 8 or less points 2nt=inv. w/4cs over 2h; inv. w/ either 4cs or 5hs 3c=strong invitation w/ 5+ clubs 3d=inv. w/ 6+ ds 3h/2h=invitational w/ 5 hs 3c=good distributional hand w/clubs and spades 3d,3h,3s=extras, natural, 15+ to 18 2h=shows 6 hearts, weak 2s=weak preference less than 10 pts 2nt=invitational, denies 4+ clubs 3c=preemptive club raise (7-9 points), 5+ clubs 3d=weak w/diamonds 3h=inv. w/ 6 hs 3s=normal 3 cd limit raise 2d= almost always shows 4 d's, unless akxxx xxx akx xx or similar 1s-1nt-2d-3d=shows around 10 pts, 4+ d's, might have 9 pts w/5d 2h=at least 4 cards; 1s-1nt-2h-2nt (special methods), 1s-1nt-2h-3h shows 911 pts with 4 hearts, 8-9 pts with 5 hearts 2s=at least 6 cards, approx. 10-15 pts 2nt=around 17-18 pts, invitational, may be 6 cd suit 3c=obtensibly natural, may be a fake suit with great 4 sp bid 3d, 3h=natural, gf. 3s=good hand, 6+ spades, something like 16-18 pts 3nt=19+ pts 4c, 4d = shortness, good 4s bid, better than 1s-1nt-4s 4h = 6-5 majors, distributional strength 4s=too good to open 4s the first time 18
5.4.2. Opener's rebids after 1h-1nt (or 1s forcing nt) (as above for s's) except: 1h-1nt-2h-2s=both ms 2s=5+h and 4+s, good hand (not 4-5-2-2, 17), forcing 2nt=gf, asks partner to show rest of hand 3m=nf, bad hand 3h=bad hand w/ 3hs 3s=bad hand w/ 4ss 3nt=to play 3s=solid hearts, 6+ cds, too good for a 3h rebid 1h-1nt-2m-2s=good raise of m: 2nt=min w/ 3cards, 3m=min with 4+ cards, other bids are natural, and forcing 1h-1nt-2c may only be 2 clubs, if 4-5-2-2 minimum 5.4.3. Opener's rebids after 1h-1s (or 1nt showing spades) 1nt=5-3-3-2, may have 3s's two way checkback stayman applies here 2c,2d=at least 4 cards (at least 3cards over 1nt) 2h=at least 6 cards 2s=4 spades usually, allowed to have 3 spades (especially after 1nt) 3nt = 6+ hearts, 3 spades, too good for a 3 heart rebid 1h-1s-2s-3h=forcing! 5.5. Michaels over Michaels e.g., 1s-(2s=michaels)X = desire to double at least one of their suits, forcing to 3s 2nt=gf raise w/ 4 trumps (use same steps as our gf M system, in steps, extra step (3d,3h) is used for 5,6 cds, shortness 3c,3d=natural forcing 3h=limit raise w/4 or lr+ w/3 3s=nf 3nt=natural 4c,4d=fit showing 4h=splinter Same over 1h-(2h=mike)-?, except 2s=gf raise (sys on) and 2nt=lr+
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5.6. Convention over 2nt rebid by responder (also has analog in 3 suit auctions) 5.6.1. Openers 3rd bid after 1nt forcing and responders 2nt rebid 1. repeat of 2nd suit is weak and non-forcing 2. repeat of 1st suit is strong (except 1s-1nt-2h-2nt-3s) 3. 3 of lower unbid suit is 5-4-3-1 pattern (with unspecifed fragment), next step asks LH 4. 3 of higher unbid suit is artificial, showing 5-5 in two suits, showing good hand 5. over 1s-1nt-2h-2nt, 3c=art, forcing 3d: 3h=5s & 5h; 3s=6s & 4h both good hands e.g.; 1s-1n-2d-2n: 3c=art, 5-4-3-1, 3d asks for fragment: 3h=5-1-4-3, 3s=5-3-4-1 3d=weak hand with 5s and 5d 3h=good hand with 5s and 5d 3s=good hand with 6s and 4d 5.6.2. Analog: 2nt by responder in 3 suit non-reverse auction 1h-1s-2d-2n; 1c-1h-1s-2nt; 1d-1s-2c-2nt; etc: Over all 2nd invitational 2nt rebids by responder: rebid of openers 2nd suit is weak 5-5 bid of 4th suit is forcing 5-5 bidding responders suit is good hand, showing fragment rebid of first suit is 6-4 good hand
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5.7. 1M - 2NT (when 2nt is gf, balanced) 5.7.1. Opener's Rebids a. 3c = shows shortness, relay to 3d, may be the start of a slam try: 3h,3s,3nt=shortness, LMH responder bids 3nt or passes 3nt w / appropriate holdings 3 or 4 M, shows 3 cd M support new suit is showing concentration of values, denies 3 cd M support slam tries can be made after showing shortness, bidding naturally 1s-2nt-3c-3d-3h-3nt-(4d,4h,4s all natural slam tries) 4c,4d = 6M and 4 of bid m, slam try short in other M, around 16-17 pts 4M = 6-3-3-1 slam try in M, around 16-17 pts, short in other M 4h / 1s opener = 6 spades, 4 hearts, slam try b. 3d = 5+ M and 4+ either m: 3h = relay, could have 2/3 cd support, (with 3 cd supp, looking for strain) 3s=5+M and 4+c, then over 3nt by 2nt bidder, 4c = 5M and 4c, slam try 4d = 5M and 5c, mild slam try 3nt = 4+d (nf) 4c = 5M-4d, slam try 4d = 5+M - 5+d, mild slam try 4M = 6M - 4d slam try 3s = 3 cd support for major, extras, suit oriented 3nt = 3 cd support for major, min, suit oriented c. 3other M = natural, at least 5M-4oM, natural responses d. 3M = natural, asks for choice of games, if you bid over a 3nt choice, you are making a balanced slam try, with q-bids stronger than 4M (either wk 6 cd suit or slam try, needing help in M) responder bids 3nt or 4s with minimums, cue bids when accepting 4M and maximum (one suited balanced slam tries go thru 3M) e. 3nt = choice of games, 5-3-3-2, or something that looks like that f. 4c, 4d, 4h(over 1s) = strong slam try, 2nd 5 card suit, 17+ 4M,4nt=signoff; all other bids are slam interest g. 4M = to play h. 4nt = 18-19 bal, slam invitational
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5.8. Bidding over 3/4 Chair openers 5.8.1. Responding to 1s 1nt=nonforcing, with 3 cd support, can bid 1nt, if opener bids over 1nt, he is showing 5+ spades 2c,2d= 2-way reverse drury, interested in game Opener bids 2S to sign-off. Next step shows some game interest, asking responder to bid 2s with minimum. (2w kokish gts over this) or 4s with utter maximum. Otherwise, responder bids naturally to try for game. New suits are natural slam tries and jumps are natural suits, looking for slam. 2h=natural, nonforcing, usually 6 card suit 2s=shows 3+ cd support, less than 9 hcp 2nt= 6+ of either m, nf 3 level=fit showing jumps 3s=5 card constructive raise 3nt=weak unspecified splinter 4 level = splinters 5.8.2. Responding to 1h same, except 1h-2s=fit showing jump and 1h-1s=natural, should bid 1s with 4 cards, since we open 4-4 in Ms 1h in 3 / 4 chair 1h-2d-2h could have minimum opening bid 5.9. Structure over 1M Doubled Transfers over x, starting with 1nt, ending with 2M fit showing single jumps, splinters - double jumps xx= natural 1s-x-? 1nt=clubs 2c=diamonds 2d=hearts 2h=constructive raise 2s=weak raise 2nt=jordan 3level new suit=fit showing jump 3s=preemptive 3nt=solid suit, nothing outside 4lvl new suit=splinter Respond to xfer bids as if partner made a non-forcing bid 22
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Chapter 6. Minor Suit Auctions

-With 3c & 3d, open 1c -With 4c & 4d, open either, according to rest of hand; when you have no preference, open 1d usually 6.1. Responses to 1m Opening inverted minors forcing to game by unpassed hand jump raise preemptive rebid of 3c after 2c over 1d is invitational over 2d and 2nt opener rebids Transfers over 1c: 1d=4+hs, any str 1h=4+sps, any str 1s=either weak bal (6-10) or diamonds any strength. Denies a 4cM. 1nt= GF with ds next suit bid is natural 4 card suit 2h=good 10 to 12, balanced, off by passed hand 2s= relay to 2nt (can break relay with 4 cd support) over 2nt, all bids are natural and forcing (this is the way to create gf) 3m, 2nt,3nt, 3c/1d = to play 3 new suit above m = shortness 2s= limit raise, off by passed hand 2nt=good 12 to 15 points or 18+ pts, balanced 3nt=16-17 points, balanced jump shift in other minor is mixed raise (8-bad 10 points, usually 5+ cd supp) no strict guidelines on bidding 1d or 1M over 1c, opener can rebid 1nt with 4cM 1d/1c = could be short, with 6-7 balanced 1nt over 1c = 8-10 points 3M /1m = splinter, usually 5+ cd support and a minimum game force 4M over 1m is natural, preemptive
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Fit-showing single jumps in competition and by passed hands 1c-(2M)-p-p-2nt=17-19 bal, but 1c-(1M)-1nt-(2M)-2nt=takeout, 1c-(p)-1nt-(2M)2nt=takeout, and you must x with 17-19 bal If 1C is interfered with, responses are natural and 1NT rebid is 11-13 (must jump to 2NT with 17-19 and Modified Wolff Escapes apply) 6.2. Minor Suit Raises over 1c-2c: 2d=extras, unbalanced or semibalanced 2h,2s,3c = semibalanced, lowest concentration of values (3c=d strength) 2nt = asks for shortness, nlmh 3d,3h,3s = splinters, extras 4h,4s, 4nt = exclusion rkc (4nt = exclusion rkc for d's) 2h,2s,3c=minimum, bal / semibalanced, lowest conc of values, (3c=d concentration) 2nt=bal, 12-14 pts (or 18-19 bal), scattered values 3d,3h,3s= minimum, splinter 3nt=18-19 bal, 3 card suit, thus 2nt, then 4nt shows 4+ cards in suit 4d = rkc for c's 4h, 4s, 4nt = exclusion rkc (4nt = exclusion rkc for d's) over 1d-2d: 2h = extras, unbalanced or semibalanced 2s,3c,3d = semibalanced, lowest conc of values, (3d = h conc.) 2nt = asks for shortness, nlmh 3h,3s, 4c = splinters, extras 4d,4s, 5c = exclusion rkc 2s,3c,3d = bal / semibalanced, lowest concentrations of values, (3d = h conc.) 2nt = bal, 12-14 pts (or 18-19 bal), scattered values 3h,3s, 4c = minimums, splinters (3nt = club splinters) 3nt =18-19 bal, 3 card suit, thus 2nt, then 4nt shows 4+ cards in suit 4h = exclusion rkc 4s, 4nt, 5c = exclusion rkc ( 4nt = exclusion for h's) over 1m-2s: 3m = to play new suit = short suit game try 2nt = asks for lowest suit with concentration of values 3nt = to play 4m natural, asks for q-bids
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over 1m - jump shift in other m: 3m = to play new suit = natural, conc. of values 3nt = to play 1m-3m = hand not interested in game opposite 17-19 balanced 6.3. Transfers over 1c and Openers Rebids 6.3.1. Over 1c-1d: 1h=2 or 3 hearts, min., wk nt 1c-1d-1h-1s=natural, one round force, denies 5h and 4s and inv. Hand 1nt=to play 1s=4 spades, may not have 3 card ht support and wk nt. 1nt = 17-19 bal, with 2 or 3 hearts 2h=usually 4 hearts, min, either wk nt or unbal, may have 3cd raise with singleton 2nt =strong hand with long clubs, either 6c and 3h, 16+ or 6+clubs and too strong for 3c rebid over 1d 3c=get out in clubs 3d=asks, implies 5 hearts: 3h=3 hearts, 6+clubs 3s=good clubs, stuff in spades 3nt=good clubs, stuff in both unbids 4c= Strong 1-suiter wants to play in clubs 3h=forcing with long hs 3s=naturalish, implies stoppers, usually not 5hs (unless very weak Diamonds) 3nt=natural 3d=unspecified mini-splinter 3h=17-19 bal with 4 hearts all other bids are the same as before 6.3.2. Over 1c-1h: 1s=2 or 3 spades, min, wk nt (or 6322 with 3 card support?) 1nt=17-19 bal 2s=usually 4 spades, min, either wk nt or unbal, could be 3 spades and a singleton 2nt= strong hand with long clubs, either 6c and 3s, 16+ or 6+ clubs or too strong for 3c rebid over 1h 3c=get out in clubs 26
3d=asks, implies 5 spades: 3h=6+clubs, stuff in hts 3s=3 spades, 6+ clubs 3nt=good clubs, stuff in unbids 3h=naturalish, implies stoppers 3s=natural (usually 6+) and forcing 3nt=natural 3d,3h=mini-splinters 3s=17-19 bal with 4 spades all other bids same as before 6.3.3. Over 1C-P-1D-x or 1C-P-1H-x, Completing the x-fer shows 3 card support, but does not have to be a weak NT. Xx shows 17-19 with a strong 4 card holding in the doubled suit Completing x-fer and 2 level shows 4 card support and a min Other bids are as usual (including 2NT) but do not deny 3 card support. 6.3.4. Over P-1C: 1D =H 1H=S 1S=5-7 balanced, 5-7 with clubs, or diamonds 1NT=8-10 balanced 2C=8+ in support of clubs 2D,2H,2S=Fit Jumps 2NT=Good 10 to 11 Balanced 3C= Weak After P-1C-1S-1NT,2NT usual methods apply (causes slight problems with 6 clubs and not enough strength for 2C after the 2NT rebid)
6.3.5. Over 1d-1h: 2nt=strong hand, long ds or 6d and 3h 3c =asks for description: 3d= long ds only, stopper in clubs, implies lack of spade stopper 3h=3 cd supp 3s=stopper there 3nt = to play 4c=?
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4d= diamond 1 -suiter 3d=to play 3h=natural (usually 6+) forcing 3s=stopper 3nt=to play 3h=unspecified mini-splinter or 15-16, 2-4-5-2 3s asks NLH 6.3.6. over 1d-1s: 2nt=strong hand, long ds or 6d and 3h 3c =asks for description: 3d= long ds only, stopper in lower suit, implies lack of stopper 3h=stopper there 3s= 3 cd supp 3nt = to play 3d=to play 3h=stopper, implies lack of 5 spades 3s=natural forcing 3nt=to play, lacks stopper in hearts 3h=unspecifed mini-splinter, 3nt asks LH 3s=15-16, 4-2-5-2 6.3.7. Over 1c-1s: Problem hand over 1c-1s is hand with diamond shortness not good enough to reverse; must rebid or 1nt, 2c with 4-4-1-4 or (3-4)-1-5 1nt=wk nt (maybe 4-4-1-4 or (4-3)-1-5) 2C forces 2D, either an invitational hand or a sign off in 2D. over 2d, 2h,2s=inv w/stuff here 2nt= 5d and 4c, inv. 3c=4+d and 5c, inv. 3d=inv, long ds 3h,3s=splinters for clubs 2D=GF checkback stm 2M= Stuff, GF with diamonds 2NT=nat, inv. 3C=pass or correct with 5ds and 4cs 3D=shapely invite w/ long ds 3M=splinters for ds 2c=natural (may be (3-4)-1-5) 2d,2h,2s=reverses 2nt=17-19 bal 3c=16-18, 6+ clubs 3d=strong (17+) with diamond shortness
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3h,3s=splinters with long clubs 3nt= gambling 3nt w/ stoppers After 1C-1S-2NT: Summary direct bids all show side suit length/strength, delayed bids show shortage. (Continuations are identical to 1D-2NT auctions) 3C Forces 3D 3D 5+ Diamonds and 4+ Clubs forcing (over this major suit bids are concentrations) 3H D+ H Usually a good heart fragment 3S D + S Usually a good spade fragment After 3C-3D Pass Obvious 3H =Club Shortage 3S =Heart Shortage 3NT =Spade Shortage 4C =Spade Shortage, 5d and 4c 4D =Spade Shortage, long ds
6.3.8. Over 1c-1nt (GF with diamonds): 2c=all unbalanced minimums 2d= weak nt, 2 or 3 ds 2h,2s=extras (15+), natural 2nt=17-19 bal 3c=natural, extras 3d=4 cd d support, usually 5+ clubs 3h,3s=d splinters 3nt= solid clubs with cards outside After, 1c-1nt-2c,2d: 2M shows a 4 card suit 3C shows a 4 card suit 2NT shows 3352 or similar with very strong D and at least something in the majors 3d=one suiter, wanting to play nt from this side After 1C-1nt-2M or 2NT Any suit bid shows 4, and tends to deny the ability/desire to play NT. Further bidding is natural: Auctions like 1C-1nt-2D-2S-3S-3nt is a non-serious spade slam try since
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there actually is a 4-4 spade fit on this auction 6.3.9. After 1m-1M/1nt 1nt=11-13, balanced 2c/1d=5d-4c (may be 4-5 on some hands) 2m=6 cd suit, 10+ to15- points 2M= simple raise, 11-14 pts 2 higher suit=reverse, usually 17+ points, promises 5+m and 4+new suit 2nt= long m, good hand, 17-19 bal over 1s response to 1c 3m=15-18 points, good suit or a lot of points jump shift=game forcing, always natural 3nt=based on long m from opener 3M, Jump reverse, 4m, 4other suit, 4M = all strong raises of 1M 1c-1d-1h-1s=natural, one round force 1c-1d-1h-2s=4th suit forcing 6.3.2. Reverses (usually promise 17+ points, unless shapely) cheaper of 4th suit or 2nt is weak, rebid of responders M=one round force, all other bids are gf jump to 3nt shows 11-12 points 2nt, then 4nt=13-14 points jump to 3M=10-12 points Reverses may be light in competition, and are not forcing. 6.3.3. Jump shifts 1m-1h-2s, 1c-1d-2M, are game-forcing, always natural 6.4. Modified Wolff over 2nt rebid in competition 3c = relay to 3d: 3M=non-forcing 3 other major=slam try in other m, 4M and 5 other m 3nt=slam try in openers m other bids are also slam tries in openers m 3d = checkback, show lowest major first, if have both 4oM and 3cd supp 3M = 6 cd suit, forcing 3 other M = equal length (4H-4S or 5S-5H) in majors 4m=sets trumps, forcing
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6.5. Responses after 1m-1M-2m 6.5.1. Responses after 1c-1d!-2c 2d asks: 2h = 3cd support, minimum 2s = concentration of values or extra length in clubs, extra values 2nt = maximum 3c = minimum 3d = 4 diamonds, extras 3h = 3 cd h support, maximum 3s = 1-3-3-6, maximum 3nt = solid 7 cd suit, one outside card over these responses, 3c/4c is natural and forcing 2h = to play 2s = ostensibly natural, could have only 3spades, trying to get to 3nt 2nt = natural, mild invite based on holding a high c honor 3c = light invitation with support, could be as little as xxx atxx xxx kxx 3d = 5-5 in hearts and diamonds, invitational 3h = 6+ hs, invitaitonal 3s = unspecifed splinter in support of clubs, next asks LH 3nt = to play 4c = natural, forcing, sets clubs as trumps 4d = rkc for clubs 4h = to play 4s = rkc for hearts 6.5.2. Responses after 1c-1h!-2c 2d asks: 2h = minimum with 4 hearts 2s = 3cd support, minimum 2nt = maximum 3c = minimum 3d = 4d's extras 3h = 4 hearts, maximum 3s = 3 cd support, maximum 3nt = solid 7cd suit, one outside card over these responses, 3c/4c is natural and forcing 2h = natural, non-forcing 2s = to play 2nt = natural, mild invite based on holding a high c honor 3c = light invitation with support, could be as little as atxx xxx xxx kxx 3d = 5-5 in spades and diamonds, invitational 3h = 5-5 in spades and hearts, invitational
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3s = 6+spades, invitational 3nt = to play 4c = natural, forcing, sets clubs as trumps 4d = rkc for clubs 4h = splinter in support of clubs 4s = to play 4nt = rkc for spades 6.5.3. Responses after 1d-1h-2d 2h = to play 2s = artificial asking bid, invitational + hands 2nt = maximum 3c = 6d and 4c, minimum 3d = minimum 3h = 3 cd heart support, minimum 3s = 3 cd heart support, maximum 3nt = solid 7 cd suit, one outside card over these bids, 3d/4d is natural and forcing 2nt = mild invitation based on holding a high d honor 3c = natural, forcing 3d = light invitation with support, could be as little as xxx atxx kxx xxx 3h = 6+ hearts, inv 3s = 6h and 5s, gf 4c = unspecified splinter for ds, next step asks LH 4d = natural, forcing, sets ds as trumps 4h = to play 4s = rkc for hearts 4nt = rkc for ds 5c = exclusion rkc for ds 6.5.4. Responses after 1d-1s-2d 2h = asking bid: 2s = at least 2 spades, minimum 2nt = maximum 3c = 6d and 4c, minimum 3d = minimum 3h = 4 hearts, any strength 3s = 3 cd spade support, maximum 3nt = solid 7cd suit, one outside card over these bids, 3d/4d is natural and forcing 2s = to play 2nt = invitational, light based on holding a high d honor 3c = natural, forcing 3d = light invitation with support, could be as little as atxx xxx kxx xxx 32
3h = 5 spades and 5 hearts, invitational 3s = invitational 4c = unspecified splinter for ds, next step asks LH 4d = natural, forcing, sets ds as trumps 4h = rkc for ds 4s = to play 4nt = rkc for spades, 5c = exclusion rkc for ds 6.6. System over 1m-1M-2M 6.6.1. Responses after 1c-1s-2s 2nt=asking bid: 3c = 4 cd support, concentration of values in a least one of the minors 3d asks: 3d=good clubs, 3h=good diamonds, 3s= good in both 3d = 3 cd support 3h asks: 3s=min, 3n=max 3h = 4 cd support, concentration of values in spades 3s = 4 cd support, complete and utter minimum 3nt = minimum hcp, unspecified shortness, next step asks LH 4m = 5-4-2-2, concentration of values in two suits 4om = splinter in other m, extras 4h = heart splinter, extras 4s = maximum, balanced 3c,3d,3h=forcing, natural game tries 3s=high card point game try, at least 5 spades 3nt=choice of games 4c,4d,4h=splinters 6.6.2. Responses after 1m-1h-2h 2s asking bid: 2nt = 4 cd support, concentration of values in a least one of the minors 3c asks: 3d=good clubs, 3h=good diamonds, 3s= good in both 3c = 3 cd support 3d asks: 3h=min, 3s=max 3d = 4 cd support, concentration of values in spades 3h = 4 cd support, complete and utter minimum 3s = splinter in spades, extras 3nt = minimum hcp, unspecified shortness, next step asks LH 4m = 5-4-2-2, concentration of values in two suits 4om = splinter in other m, extras 4h = maximum, balanced 33
2nt=spade game try 3c,3d=natural game try 3h=hcp game try, at least 5 hearts 3nt=choice of games 3s,4c,4d=splinters can play 3nt in this auction; nonserious 3nt does not apply 6.7. Strong Raises after 1m-1M mini-splinter and bid again, shows good 19 to bad 21 pts, direct splinter and bid again shows 22-23 pts. 6.7.1. Opener's Rebids after 1c-1d 3d= unspecified mini-splinter 3s asks: LH 3h= 17-19 balanced, 4 cd support 3s= splinter 4c= 6c and 4h, with a good club suit 4d= splinter 4h= shapely raise to game 6.7.2. Opener's Rebids after 1c-1h 3d,3h = mini-splinters 3s = 17-19 balanced, 4 cd support 4c = 6c and 4s, with a good club suit 4d,4h= splinters 4s = shapely raise to game 6.7.3. Opener's Rebids after 1d-1h 3h = 17-19 balanced or mini-splinter 3s asks: NLH (N=17-19 balanced) 3s = splinter 4c = splinter 4d = 6d and 4h, with a good diamond suit 4h = shapely raise to game 6.7.4. Opener's Rebids after 1d-1s 3h = unspecified mini-splinter 3s = 17-19 balanced 4c = splinter 4d = 6d and 4s, with a good diamond suit
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6.8. Transfer Checkback Stm (after 1m-1M) 6.8.1. Xfer Checkback: After, 1m-1M-1NT or 1C-1D,1H-1H,1S 1nt = to play 2C=forces 2D and is invitational checkback 2D = x-fer to hearts. You must complete or show preference for spades if responder showed spades first 2H = x-fer to Spades you must complete 2S = forces 2NT to show a minor. 2s denies 5cd M Over 2s-2nt-? 3m=natural, bids over over this are naturalish 3om= natural, implies, 4M-4+om, bids over this are naturalish 3h=4-4-4-1, shortness in lowest suit 3s=4-4-4-1, shortness in middle suit 3nt=4-4-4-1, shortness in higher suit 2nt and 3 level is normal x-fer and bid again is a game force in general, natural, usually 5 cards, except xfer then 2nt. (re x-fer to spades and then 3H is 6s-4h) x-fer, then 2NT = GF waiting bid, could be 6M-4m Follow-ons are naturalish. e.g., 1c-1d-1h-2d-2h-2nt-3c-3s could be: aj kqxxx xx akjx; with ajx aqxxx x kqjx, you also bid 3s, then if open bypasses 3nt, you are in business! Over response to 2nt, 3 of same major = 6M-4m. 6.8.2. 2c Invitational Checkback 2c=game invitational checkback stayman, forces 2d relay: over 2d: 36
pass=long diamonds 2M=5 cds, light inv, 10 to bad 11 points 2OtherM=5-4, inv 2nt=5 cd M, 11+ to 12 points 3c,3d = 4M and 5+ m, invitational 3h=2nd suit highly inv, 5-5 3M=highly invitational 3nt=choice of games, with 5M and a balanced hand 3c=weak, non-forcing, long suit (4-6 over 1d) 3d=mildly inv, 4M-5d+ (good suits, less points) 3M=mildly invitational 3H(after 1s)=5-5 (mild invite) 6.8.3. Special Checkback Issues over 1c-1d-1nt: 2h=4-4 in M, gf. Similar issues on 2C checkback auctions: 2C-2D-2S should be 4-4 2C-2D-2H may be 4-5. These are on over competition by 2nd hand, 1M by responder, pass by 4th hand and 1nt by opener, pass by 2nd hand, ? Over 1c-1s!-1nt, 2h and 2s are natural and forcing to game. 1c-1s-1nt-2c-2d, then 2h or 2s = naturalish, invitational
6.9. 1d-2c Auctions 2d = usually 5+diamonds, may be 4-4-4-1 2h = 5d + 4h, extras (15+) 2s = 5d + 4s, extras (15+) 2nt= balanced, 11-13 or 17-19 3c = 4 cd support 3d = good suit, extras (15+ pts with a good suit) 3h,3s = splinters, minimums (12-14), typically (3-1)-5-4 6.10. 1m-2nt Auctions
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3c = shows shortness and forces a 3d relay: 3h = shortness in other m, could be slam try 3s = shortness in hs, could be slam try 3nt = shortness in ss, could be slam try 4m = long m, stiff s, slam interest 4other m = 6 m and 4 other m , stiff s, slam interest 4h = 4-1-4-4, 17+ 4s = 1-4-4-4, 17+ 3d = at least 5-4 or more in minors, may be slam try: 3h = conc of values 3s = conc of values 3nt = signoff, has majors under control 4c = maximum, likes c for slam, may like ds 4d = maximum, likes ds for slam, does not like clubs 3h,3s= ostensibly stopper showing, implying weakness in other M, could be natural (6-4 or 6-5), natural bidding over these bids 3nt = to play 4m = natural slam try 4c / 1d opener = at least 5-5 in ms, strong slam try (17+) 4d = diamond preference, neutral 4h = double rkc 4s= club preference, neutral 4nt, 5c, 5d = signoff 5h,5s = cue bids, opener re-cuebids or bids 5nt 5nt = pick best m 6c,6d = to play 4d = rkc if club opener 4h = rkc if diamond opener 4s = quantitative with 4-4 in ms 4nt = quantitative 6.11. Bidding over 3rd and 4th Chair minor openings 1c-1h-1s shows 5c and 4s, so with 3-4-3-3, you may choose to bid 2c instead of 1nt by responder. Still play two-way transfer checkback stayman over 1m-1X-1nt. 38
Chapter 7. Slam Conventions

Picture Jumps deny shortness (5-4-2-2) in 2/1 auctions Roman Keycard Blackwood (0314) Flexible cue bidding style, controls up-the-line: can cue shortness when only looking for controls, can also be Kx by opener, or kq, if necessary. Do not bypass k's to bid aces! Must bid keycard often in this style to account for cuebidding 1st/2nd-round controls up-the-line! Declarative-Interrogative (DI): When RKC has not been bid when it could have, 4nt is a last train type of bid: e.g., 1s-2c-3c-3d-4c-4h-4s-4nt=DI (passed 4d rkc) Nonserious 3nt: In all constructive auctions in which we have found an 8+ card major fit, if bidder has choice between 3nt and 3M, or cuebidding and 3nt, bidding 3nt shows mild slam interest (slammish minimums) and asks for cuebidding from partner if he is interested opposite these hands. Otherwise, cuebids show good hands with extra values for slam. Exceptions to nonserious 3nt are: 1m-1M-2M-next step ask-bid which shows concentration of values-3nt 1m-1M-2M-3nt Over any 1M-2M auction Any time we open 1 suit and the opps have overcalled Last Train (To Clarksville): When an 8+ card major suit fit is found, the bid of the suit below the trump suit is not a cue bid, but a generic slam try. Depending on the auction, it can mean - bid a slam with a maximum, bid a slam with a necessary control in a suit, etc. Spiral Scan for Key Cards: After key cards and/or controls are known, the next nontrump bid is spiral scan for these 10 things only (in this order): 1. Trump queen 2. Lowest side king 3. Middle side king 4. Highest side king 5,6,7. Queens (L,M,H) 8,9,10. Jacks (L,M,H) The first step denies the trump queen, 2nd shows trump queen, denies L side king, 3rd shows TQ, LSK and denies MSK. Next step plus one would show the trump queen and asks for LSK as first step. ANY non-trump bid means the appropriate level of skipped steps showing those things are controlled and asks for spiral info!!! 39
Kickback RKC: Whenever a suit has been bid and raised, or when a suit has been bid and rebid, the bid above the trump suit at the 4 level is rkc unless that bid could be natural. (i.e.4s/hs; 4h/ds; 4d/cs). Kickback applies even if there might be a more logical meaning for the bid. Kickback rules: 1) Natural suit bids take precedence over kickback: However, unless it is your first time you have been able to support your partner's suit, it's kickback. (1s-2h-3d-4d4h=rkc for d's). Also if you can support your partner's suit at a lower level, then its kickback (1s-2h-3h-3s=natural, 4s=rkc for h's). 2) Kickback takes precedence over cue bids. 3) Jumps to the suit above the last bid suit are kickback, unless they are rebids: 1s2h-3d-4h=natural, but 1s-2h-3c-4d=kickback and 1c-1s-3c-4d=kickback. Jumps to 4nt quantitative: Jumps to 4nt, unless blackwood, are quantitative. Exclusion RKC: 5 level jumps in a new suit or opps suit shows a void in that suit and is rkc minus the void suit; this must be below 5 of our suit. Double Roman Keycard Blackwood: When a double fit is found, double rkc asks for keycards in both suits. There are 6 possible keycards and two queens - responses: n = 0 or 3; n+1 = 1 or 4; n+2 = 2 or 5 with even (0 or 2) number of queens; n+3 = 2 or 5, odd (1) number of queens Grand Slam Force: When we have agreed upon a suit, 5 of suit above our suit asks for how many of the top 3 honors in our trump suit are held. 1st step = A or K next step asks which one, 6h=king, 6s=ace 2nd step = Q, 3rd step = 0, but have extra length 6 of our suit = None 7c = 2 of Top honors 5nt Pick-a-Slam: In an auction in which there are 2 or more possible strains, 5nt asks partner to pick a strain to play in. It is not grand slam force
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Chapter 8. System over 2c (Strong)

8.1. Responses and rebids 8.1.1. 2d = game forcing waiting bid, semi-positive (3 or fewer controls if balanced or 3-suited) 2c opener's rebids over 2d: 2h= Roman-modified kokish, 2h is relay to 2s, then 2nt=good 24+, bal, system on 3c = 5+ hearts and 4+ of either minor 3d = asks for m, LH over these, 4c,4d = slam interest 3h = likes hs, slam interest, starts asking bids 3s = good 5+ cd spade suit 4h =signoff 3d = 6+ hearts 3h = like hs, slam interest, starts asking bids 3s = good 5+ cd suit 3nt = to play 4c,4d = good 6+ cd suits 4h =signoff 3h = 5+ hearts and 4+ spades 3s = slam interest in spades 3nt = to play 4c,4d = good 6+ cd suits 4h = to play 4s = to play 4nt = likes spades, at least qxxx in spades, slam try 5s = likes spades, jtxx or worse in slades 3s = 5+ hearts and 5+ clubs, good hand 3nt = 6+ hearts, solid suit 4c = 5+ hearts and 5+ diamonds, good hand 2s = spades over 2s, 2nt = no 5 card suit 3c, 3d, 3h=natural, 5 card suits 3s = likes spades, starts asking bids 3nt = unspecified splinter, 4 cd supp 4c,4d,4h = fit showing jumps, 4 cd supp 2nt = 22-23 bal, sys on
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3c = clubs 3d=asking for 4cM, denying 5 card suit, only way to show a simple bid of 3nt 3h, 3s=natural, 5 card suits 3nt=5+ diamonds 4c = likes clubs, starts asking bids 4d, 4h, 4s=splinters 5c = signoff, no outside aces 3d = diamonds, no 4 card major 3h, 3s, 4c = 5+ card suits 3nt = no 5 card suits 4d = likes diamonds, starts asking bids 4h, 4s, 5c = splinters 5d = signoff, no outside aces 3h,3s= diamonds and 4 of bid major 3nt = to play 4c = natural, good suit 4d = likes diamonds, starts asking bids 4M = sign-off 4 other M = splinter for d's 4nt = likes major, at least qxxx of that suit. 5c = splinter for d's 5d = signoff, no outside aces 3nt = 4-4-(4-1), game forcing hand, 4c asks for shortness, LH, then 4M is slam try, 4M directly is to play, 4d = asks for better major, 4nt = asks for m 4c, 4d, 4h, 4s =rkc for bid suit 4nt = both minors Positive raises of opener's suits must be as good as qxx axxx xxx xxx, where qxx is trump suit. In general, cheaper of 4th suit or 4nt shows slam interest for opener's 2nd suit when that suit cannot be bid below game (must be as good as axx qxxx qxx xxx). e.g., 2c-2d-2s-3d-3h, then 4nt = likes hearts, slam interest
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8.1.2. 2h = bad hand (worse than two q's or 1 k), or balanced positive with 4+ controls 2s = spades, forcing over 2s, 2nt = no 5 card suit, 2 or fewer spades, 3c,3d,3h = natural, 5 card suits, non-forcing 3s = weak raise, non-forcing 3nt = unspecified splinter, bad hand 4c,4d,4h = splinters, 4+ controls 4s = natural, to play 4nt = 4+ controls, balanced, 2 or fewer spades 5s = 4 controls, spade support, balanced 5nt = 5 controls, spade support, balanced 2nt = bal, 22-24, non-forcing, 2nt bidding system on. 3c = clubs, same system as below, except 3d = asks for 4cd M and 3nt = shows d's 3d = diamonds, may have 4 card major 3h,3s, 4c = natural 5 cd suits, non-forcing 3nt = no 5 cd suit, flat hand 4d = weak raise 4h,4s,5c = splinters, 4+ controls 4nt = 4+ controls, one round force 5d = good support for diamonds 5nt = 5 controls, d support 3h = hearts, forcing 3s,4c,4d = natural, 5 cd suits, non-forcing 3nt = natural 4h = to play 4s, 5c,5d = 4+ controls, splinters 4nt = 4+ controls, less than 3 hearts 5h = balanced, 4 controls, heart support 5nt = 5 controls, heart support 3s = 4s and 5h, forcing 3nt,4c,4d = natural, non-forcing 4M = to play 4nt = 4+ controls, no fit 5c = unspecified splinter for h's, 4+ controls, next step asks 5d = unspecified splinter for spades, 4+ controls, next step asks 5h,5s = 4 controls support 5nt = 5 controls support 3nt = to play 4c ,4d = forcing, shows really good suit 4h, 4s = to play 4nt = both minors
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Over these bids, 4nt always shows the hand with 4+ controls without a fit, or 5M or 5nt with a fit, or high-level splinters with a fit. New suits by opener are forcing (2c-2d-2s-3c-3d=forcing), but rebids of same suit arent (e.g., 2c-2d-2s-2nt-3s=not forcing). 8.1.3 Other Responses 2s,3c,3d = natural, good suit (2 of top 3 honors) 2nt = hearts, good suit (2 of top 3 honors) 3h,3s = natural, 6+ cards, anywhere from kxxxxx to kjtxxx to qxxxxxx and no voids 3nt = solid suit, akqxxxx or akqjxx or better 4c,4d,4h,4s = broken 8 card suits, natural 8.2. Asking Bids Over 2c Bidding Either TAB or CAB can be used when asking bids are initiated. e.g., 2c-2d-2s-3s-4c (CAB)-4h (2nd)-4nt = TAB 8.2.1. Trump Asking Bids (TAB) a. 2c-2d, then 2s-3s, 3c-4c, 3d-4d, 2h-2s-3any-3h, 3M-4d: next step is TAB, or cheapest NT bid later in the auction. Steps are: 1st = 0 of top 3, with 3 card support, 2nd = 1/3, w/ 3cd supp 3rd = 0/3, w/ 4 cd supp 4th = 1/3, w/ 4 cd supp 5th = 2/3, w 3 cd supp 6th = 2/3, w/ 4 cd supp b. 2c-2s-3s, 2c-2nt-3h, 2c-3c-4c, 2c-3d-4d: Direct raises of positive suit responses are TAB. Steps are: 1st = kq or aq, with 5 card suit 2nd = ak w/5 cds 3rd = kq or aq w/6 cds
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4th = ak w/6 cds 5th = akqxx 6th = akqxxx 8.2.2. Control Asking Bids (CAB) First round: steps are 1st = none, 2nd = second round control, 3rd = first round control, 4th = 1st and 2nd Second round: steps are 1st =none, 2nd = doubleton, 3rd = queen 8.3. Interference over 2c Over 2c-(any bid thru 4s)-? x=double negative new suit=natural, shows good suit, game forcing cue-bid=asks for stopper, slammish hand nt bids=promise 8-10 pts and stopper pass=forcing Over 2c-(2d,2h,2s)-pass or X-(p)-?, or 2c-(p)-2d or 2h-(2h,2s)-? New suit = forcing NT bids= natural, sys on Jump to 4m over M shows that minor and other major Q-bid = asks for stopper X = takeout Jump Q= two-suiter, either minors/2M or majors/2d Over 2c-(2s)-x or pass-(3s), Pass = shows bal hand X = takeout Over 2c-(p)-2d-(bids through 4h), Pass=bal hand X = takeout Q-bid at 3-level = natural, exposing psych Q-bid at 4-level = takeout, two-suiter (3c)-4c or (3d)-4d=majors; (3h)-4h=5sp and 5m New suit = natural, gf Jump to 4m over 2M = 5+ other M-5+ m, gf Jump to 4nt = strong m two-suiter
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Chapter 9. System over opening Weak 2d

2h,2s=natural, constructive, non-forcing, weak 2 opener should pass with a small doubleton 2nt = extras, small doubleton or worse 3c = natural, 2nd 4 card suit 3d = minimum, no tolerance for M raise = 3 cd support, or honor doubleton w/ at least moderate extras 3nt = solid d suit 4c, 3s / 2h, and 4 h / 2s= splinter, at least 3 cd support 4M = maximum, 3+ cd support 2nt=ogust 2nt, then new suit=forcing (implies 5M when new suit is 3M) 3c,3h,3s = natural, forcing, except 3c NF when we are NV 3nt = extras, small doubleton or worse raise = 3 card support or honor doubleton rebid of diamonds = minimum, small doubleton or worse unbid suits = natural, 4 cd suits 3d,4d,5d=preemptive 4c=rkc 4h,4s = to play Competition: New suits forcing over overcalls X by weak 2 bidder shows extra offense McCabe: new suit over x is lead directing and is a d raise, 2nt=relay to 3c to bid a suit, xx is business 2nt=good raise or better (with some defense) to 3d over 2h,2s overcalls, 3d is preemptive
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Chapter 10. System over opening Weak 2h,2s

Raise only non-force vulnerable, new suit non-forcing non-vulnerable 2h-2s? pass = non-vul 2nt = extras, small doubleton or worse in spades 3c,3d=natural, 4+ cards 3h= minimum 3s = honor doubleton or 3 card support, minimum 3nt = solid hearts 4c,4d = splinters with 3 card support, extras 4h = good suit, spade tolerance 4s = extras, 3 card support same principles for other suits 2nt=ogust (mod) 3c=bad hand, bad suit 3d=bad hand, good suit 3h=good hand, bad suit 3s=good hand, good suit 4c= rkc 3s/2h = natural forcing, sets spades as trumps Competition: New suits forcing X by weak two bidder shows extra offense 2h-(2s overcall)-2nt= good raise or better to 3h with some defense, 3h = preemptive McCabe: Over opponents takeout double of our weak twos, new suit at any level is lead directing raise of openers suit. 2nt relays to 3c to get out in partners own suit. XX is business. e.g.; 2s-(x)-4c=wants a club lead, raising to 4s X by responder of opponents' cuebid of opening bid is lead directing
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Chapter 11. System over Multi and intermediate 2s

Overall Approach: 2D is a destructive weak 2 in a major, 2M is more sound, ranging up to minimum openers. The ranges should be different depending on whether we are vul. In fav vul, 2M is ostensibly 8-11 HCP. In equal 9-12, and in unfav 10-13. However, well put-together hands or hands with extra shape should be upgraded. Moral: You can always add 1 HCP if all your honors are working or for having useful shape. The minimum for the nonvul 2D bid depends on the opponents' vul. Favorable, you could have a decent five card suit or a terrible six card suit. However, you should have about a 9 loser hand. I think that xxxxxx x xxx xxx is too weak (10 losers); partner will often get you too high, but we could try it if you like. My idea of a minimum is QTxxxx xx xxx xx or KQ9xx xx xx Jxxx . NOTE: never 5-3-3-2! Equal white, you would be a touch stronger, and you'd rarely have 5 trump. Perhaps QJ9xxx x xxx xxx or JTxxxx Kxx xxx x would be suitable minimums. The maximum is anything too weak for 2M. Note that any hand which would Texas over a strong notrump would open 2M, so the partner of a 2D opener should just sign off with doubleton support and an average strong notrump. All vul, the bids are much more disciplined. 2D would always be at least a decent 6 card suit. Minimums might be QJTxxx x xx JTxx or QT9xxx xxx Kxx x. The range is about 5 to 8 HCP, but as usual, upgrades for working HCP and shape are encouraged. (NOTE: 7 card suits are possible hereKxxxxxx xx xxx x looks like a multi to me.) We are careful on the minimum end at unfavorable. Here are some suitable minimums: QJTxxxx Kxx xxx x , AQxxxx x xxx xxx , KJ9xxxx xxx xx x. NOTE: 1M-1N-2M is now constructive, 12/13-15 HCP NV, 14-16 HCP in unfav. This keeps 1M-1N-3M sound. System over 2D: 2H= Pass or correct to 2S; could be the start of a signoff or invite with hearts (see below) 2S= Pass or "correct" by bidding 2N or 3C (see below); could be the start of a signoff in spades 2N= Asking; always genuine values 3C= GF in either minor 3D= GF in either major 3H= Pass or correct to 3S 3S= Natural and INV 3N= To play 4C= Asks opener to transfer to his major 4D= Asks opener to bid his major 4H= Pass or correct to 4S 4S= To play 2D-2N-? 3C= A junky weak two 3D= GF, bid 3H with spades or 3S/3N with hearts. We should discuss responder's continuations here. 3M= Pass or correct. Over 3S, opener can transfer to hearts via 4D or offer 3N 3D= A medium weak two in hearts 3H= To play 3S= Asking shortness (what should the steps be?) 3N= To play 4C= RKC 4D=? 4H= To play 3H= A medium weak two in spades 3S= To play 3N= To play 4C= RKC 4D,4H= ? 3S= A maximum weak two in hearts 3N= To play
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Hi-Tech 2/1 Notes 10/21/04 4C= RKC 4D=? 4H= To play 3N= A maximum weak two in spades 4C= RKC 4D,4H= ? 4S= To play 2D-3C-? 3D= A weak two in hearts; responder can bid 3H showing clubs or anything else showing diamonds. NOTE: Responder's 4C shows both minors; only 3H shows clubs 3H= A weak two in spades; responder can bid 3S showing clubs or anything else with di. 3H= A weak two in hearts. Natural bidding ensues; responder's 3S would show 6, while 3N would obviously guarantee at least 5 spades. 3S= A weak two in spades with no heart support 3N= A weak two bid in spades with no heart support and cards in both minors 4m= Cuebid for hearts with weak two in spades 4H= Weak two in spades with heart support but bad hand for slam
2D-3D-?
2D-2H-2S-? 2N= Asking quality of hand in 5 steps; 3N is max with 2 of top 3 honors 3C= To play. NOTE: If responder wants to play in 3C, he should bid his best major. When partner, as expected, corrects, responder can always get to 3C. 3D= INVITATIONAL IN HEARTS 3H= To play 3S= To play 2D-2S-? 2N= Min with hearts. Responder's 3C is to play, 3D is last train, 3S is to play 3C= Max with hearts. Responder's 3D is last train, 3S is to play.
NOTE: We need to discuss interference! System over 2M: New suits are forcing. 2N asks about the quality of the hand: 3C= 6M, some side 4 card suit. 3D= asking (LMH) 3M= Nonforcing, asks opener to bid game with a max 3D= NV, shows a 5 card suit. Vul, shows that opener broke discipline! 3H= Minimum hand 3S= Medium hand 3N= Maximum hand 4x= 6-5 4M= 7 card suit
Chapter 12. System over opening 3-level Preempts

4c over 3d,3h,3s = rkc 4d over 3c = rkc
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Any game bid = to play 5M / 3M is preemptive all other new suits are natural, forcing Competition: New suits forcing X by preemptor shows extra offense over new suits: 3nt = extras, singleton or void in new suit rebid suit = minimum raise = 3 card support lower unbid suit = extras, doubleton support higher unbid suit = extras, honor doubleton support
Chapter 13. System over 4-level openings or overcalls

Over 4c,4d any game bid over 4c,4d is to play, 4nt = to play Over 4h, 4s, 5c, 5d = natural, to play 4nt = rkc 5h = preemptive Over 4s, 5c,5d,5h = natural, to play 4nt = rkc 5s = preemptive
Chapter 14. Doubles

Negative Doubles:
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We play negative doubles at all levels over opening bids, showing convertible values at higher levels. (Except in one case) Exception to Negative Doubles: 1m-(1H overcall)-? X = denies 4 spades, shows 7+ points and implies 8+ cards in the minors 1s = shows 4+ spades Responsive Doubles: All Xs by 4th hand when they have bid and raised, and we have acted in 2nd chair are responsive to include: (any preempt)-overcall or x-(raise)-x (any suit opening bid)-overcall or x-(raise)-x (any suit)-overcall or x-(1nt or 2nt)-x In Competition: All low level (3 level or lower) doubles in competition just show cards at matchpoints. e.g., 1s-(2h)-2s-(3h)-p-(p)-x=cards, not necessarily a penalty X At imps, xs are penalty if we have found a fit e.g., 1s-(2h)-2s-(3h)-p-(p)-x=penalty double Xs at matchpoint and imps are takeout / competitive if we have not found a fit, unless we have implied length in their suit (in which case they are penalty-oriented) e.g., 1h-(2c)-2d-(3c)-p-(p)-x=cards, no heart fit
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Support Xs, XXs a. thru 2 of responders major b. Special concerns over 1c-xfer auctions: Support X applies, but, support xx does not apply! xx = 17-19, natural, with a good 4+ card holding in the doubled suit. Completing the x-fer shows 3-card support, pass shows 2cd support Maximal Overcall Xs if no space for game try is available, x is artificial, non-forcing game try X of Cuebid by opener is takeout through 3 level: 1h-(1s)-p-(3h)-?: x=takeout of spades X of preempts are takeout through 4s: x of 4h or 4s is a takeout bid, generally showing strong nt strength or better, with a flat hand, responder should pass the double 4nt over these show 2-suited hands, or strong, offense-oriented 1 suiters Reverse Snapdragon Xs after 3 different suits have been bid by first three chairs, x by 4th chair shows 4th suit and denies tolerance for overcallers suit. Corollary: BY A PASSED HAND, bidding 4th suit is usually a fit bid. Strong Raise Xs by opener: 1m-(1s)-x-(2s)-x by opener is either 3hs w/ 17+ points or a invitational 3h bid with 4 hearts X by 1M opener after 1nt forcing is overcalled: 1M-(p)-1nt-(2any)-x = takeout with extra values at 2 level -(3any)-x = extras values, does not promise shortness at 3 level this means 1nt bidders doubles are also takeout in this auction if opener passes
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X of 1nt-3nt: Asks opening leader to lead shortest, weakest major X of 3nt when partner of opening leader has bid a suit: Asks partner to lead bidder's suit X of 3nt when partner of opening leader has bid two suits: Asks partner to lead first bid suit X of 3nt when we have both have bid different suits: Asks partner to lead non-leader's suit X of 3nt when dummy has bid a suit: Asks partner to lead dummy's first bid suit, unless the suit has been bid twice X of 3nt when dummy has not bid suit, but opener has bid 1 suit / 2 suits: Asks partner to lead opener's first bid suit X by preemptor: Shows extra offense, values, desire to save, or defend if pard has defense
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Chapter 15. Agreements for bidding in competition

Choice of games Q-bid of opponents suits: In competition, q-bid of opponents suits are in priority: 1. Search for strain, choice of games, etc. 2. Slam tries (only if strain/choice of games does not apply) New Suits in competition after finding fit: New suits after finding a major suit fit in competition are natural, not slam tries (usually), but descriptive partnership bids designed to help partner bid when they compete higher. Slam tries must go through a cue bid of their suit, or subsequent strong bids. Also, 1s-2s-(3c)-4d,4h=natural, 2nd suits, competitive, and 3d,3h=game tries, could be slam tries, and 4c=general slam try. 2nt,4nt in competition: 2nt: takeout in all competitive auctions, except direct bids when we open a suit they overcall (then 2nt =natural), or when 2nt is jordan. Specific auctions: 1s-(p)-2s-2nt=any two suits (ms, c+h, or d+h); 1h-(p)-2h)-2nt=ms (1M)-x-(2M)-2nt=ms balancing 2nt in competition = always two suits, usually ms and
4nt: takeout for two suits in competition, nominally, however may be strong takeout of 4 spades with good hearts. e.g., 1h-(4s)-4nt=takeout for minors, not rkc Pass in competition is weakest action! e.g., 1h-p-3d-(x)-? ; pass=weak, 3h = extra offense / game try Passes are not forcing over limit raises, x shows extra strength = sets up forcing pass, bid = extra offense Passes are not forcing over competitive auctions such as 1s-(2h)-2s-(4h)-4s-(5h)pass. Forcing Passes: If we have shown game forcing values or better, then passes are forcing. Pass and pull are slam tries, x = no extra offense After a game overcall by us (4h,4s,5c,5d): new suit = q-bid 54
4nt = rkc for suit
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Chapter 16. Modified Overcall Structure System

direct cue bids=above & below suits, 4+ of higher ranking, 5+ of lower ranking jump overcalls at 2 level=bid suit and next higher suit, length as above Overcalls show 7+ pts, cue bids and jump overcalls are modified Jump Qbid for ms are natural and weak; jump Qbid over Ms asks for stopper to bid 3nt Non Vulnerable: 1nt=takeout, Double=15+ Vulnerable: 1nt=15-18 balanced, strong NT system on, except xfer to opp's major is invitational with stiff in opp's M, 3 other M, at least 5-4 in minors double=takeout double Point ranges for Overcall Structure bids: (could be a little less with good shape) favorable=6-14 white vs white=8-14 red vs red=10-14 red vs white=11-14 Starts with Q-bid of Opening of suit 1c: 2c=5d+ and 4s (could have weak 5-5) 2d=5d+ and 4h 2h=5h+ and 4s 2s=natural 2nt=2 lower unbid 3c=natural, preemptive other 3 level bids are natural (same for rest) 2d=5c+ and 4h 2h=5h+ and 4s 2s=5c+ and 4s 2nt=2 lower unbid 3d = natural, preemptive 2h=5d+ and 4s 2s=5c+ and 4s 2nt=minors 3h= asks for stopper natural, 1s-2s=normal michaels 56
1d:
1h:
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3s= asks for stopper
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Responding: Q-bid or roman jump two suiter 2nt asks: divide the point range you're supposed to have by the number of steps between 2nt and the highest suit you're showing. (eg, white vs white, you show spades and clubs: pt range=6-14, 3c=6-8 3d=9-10 3h=11-12 3s=13-14) Q-bid: usually shows a fit for one of the suits bid, bid more cheapest step to show a minimum, 3nt with a stopper, and something else to show a maximum 1nt for takeout: suit at the two level=to play q bid forces for one round, asks for lowest four card suit (always inv over majors not necessarily over minors) q-bid, then 2nt=power invite 3 of new suit=invite 2nd q-bid=gf 2nt=mildly invitational jumps to 3 level=blocking over opp's X, 2 of a suit=to play, tends to be only place to play 3 of suit=preemptive xx=shows four cards in lowest unbid suit & 2 places to play pass=denies four cards in lowest unbid suit & 2 places to play Power double: cheapest suit=natural, less than 8 points (1nt over 1lvl bid is 15-18 bal) 1nt=not interested in going on, less than 8 pts over 1nt by partner, 2c=15+ takeout double, should routinely do this thus, with a club strong overcall, must bid 3c or cuebid. 2nt=8-9, invitational jumps in suits=6+ to 9, 5+ cards q-bid asks for 4 card majors, forces to game
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Chapter 17. System Over Overcalls & Other Competitive Agreements

Rubens (Transfer) Advances (of any Direct simple overcalls) Transfers begin with q -bid with raise of suit: E.g. (1c)-1s-(p)-? NT bids are natural 2c=diamonds 2d=hearts 2h=limit raise of spades 2s=simple raise of spades 3c=mixed raise (4 card support) 3d,3h,4d=fit showing jumps 3s=weak suits below the cue bid are forcing for one round overcaller should respond as if partner made a non-forcing bid of the transfer suit. Transfer and raise of partner shows doubleton often. these do not apply over weak jump overcalls or if 3rd chair bids (neg x or whatever) Meckwell 4th chair bids after opponents have bid two suits 1nt is natural by unpassed hand, system on, sandwich nt by passed hand When opponents have bid 2 suits, for 4th chair, bid of opener suit = takeout for other two suits, generally 5-5, bid of responder's suit = natural Balancing NTs: 1nt in balancing seat is 11 (or so)-14 NV, 12-15 V, strong nt system on. 2nt in balancing seat is 19-21 pts, strong 2nt system on. Double, then bidding nt is 15(6)-18. Balancing suit bids: new suits are just like overcalls in balancing seat, cuebids are michaels, jump cuebids ask for stopper, jump in a new suit shows intermediate values and a good suit. Over 1s-2s by opps, 2nt can have any 2 of the remaining 3 suits Rubens advances off over balancing suit overcalls New suits after opponents have bid and raised: New suits after opponents have opened and raised and we have overcalled are constructive, but non-forcing: e.g., (1h) - 2c overcall by us - (2h) - 2s= non-forcing By passed hands, bidding new suit implies tolerance for overcaller's suit, at 3 level, it is usually a fit-showing bid, even when not a jump
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Chapter 18. Bidding over Opponents Natural Weak Two's

2nt=natural, 15-18, sys on, except xfer to opp's M is 3oM-1M-(5-4 in m's). x=T.O., lebensohl applies; new suit nat; 3nt=tricks, 3s/4h=nat, good hand Lebensohl: over 2M-x-p-? Direct suit bids show hands with some values (except 2s/2h) 2nt=relay to 3c pass, 3d, 3H = weak with this suit 3M = stopper showing w/ 4 other M 3nt = only one stopper, willing to play in minor instead Over passed hand reopening double, 2nt=pick a minor lebensohl off over weak 2d; thus 2nt=natural over 2d!!! Kantar: (may not be a great hand, just good offensive values) (2any)-4c = both minors, weaker than 4M q bid (2d)-3d = asks for stopper (2M)-3M = asks for stopper (2d)-4d = both majors, gf (2M)-4m = gf, 5-5 in minor and unbid major (2M)-4M = gf, both minors (2M)-4nt = aces
Chapter 19. Defense to Multi 2d

x=13-15 bal or 19+, natural bidding 2h,2s,3c,3d=natural 2nt=16-18 bal, sys on 3h,3s=natural, good suit, good playing hand 3nt=to play, w/ trick taking hand 4c,4d=this suit plus a major, 4d/4c=bid major; 4h/4d=pass or correct 4h,4s=natural 4nt=both minors pass, then x=takeout over 2d-(p)-any M any new suit natural x=takeout jump to 4c,4d=5-5 (kantar) 4nt=both ms, unless its over 4s, then 4nt=any two suits
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Chapter 20. Interference over Opponents 2c and Strong 1c Openers (Suction)

a. Over opponents 2c openers (also applies after 2c-2d-?): x's and suit bids show next higher suit or two suits above that: e.g., X= diamonds or both majors 2d= hearts or spades and clubs 2h= spades or both minors 2s= clubs or diamonds and spades 2nt= 2 non-touching suits (c+h or d+s) 3c = d or majors, etc b. Over opponents 1c openers (also on over 1c-1d): suction: x=d or majors, 1s = clubs or reds, 1nt = non-touching suits, etc c. Responses: nt bids are relay to clubs, showing a 1-suiter suit bids are pass or correct
Chapter 21. Bidding over Opponents NT Openings / Overcalls

Woolsey over opponents weak and strong NT openings, except x=penalty versus weak nts. Strong NTs are defined as 12-15 or higher. Weak NTs are defined as 12-14 or lower. Woolsey over opps 1nt opening: x=4M and 5m (over strong nt), 2c=asks to bid minor, 2d=asks to bid major, 2h,2s=natural if redoubled, pass=shows clubs, otherwise sys on 2c=both majors 2d=no pref, otherwise 2h,2s=2 card pref or length, 3m=natural 2nt=game try if doubled, pass=clubs, xx=diamonds, otherwise sys on 2d=one major (respond as if opened multi) if doubled, pass=diamonds 2h=5h+ & 4+m 2s=5s+ & 4+m
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2nt=both minors 3c,3d=natural, may be weak; only way to bid a minor suit overcall 3h,3s=preemptive, but with good playing strength Weak NT defense: Over opponents weak nt, then we double (showing 15+ points): x, then 2nt=19-21 pts x, then new suit shows 15+ points over 3rd chairs pass: 2 level suit=runout, weak and natural, usually 5 cards, may have 4 3 level suit= natural, invitational, 5+ card suit 2nt = game-forcing two suiter, xer bids lowest 4 card suit otherwise pass, tend to leave in double with 5+ pts. if third chair bids: x= takeout (negative), tends to have a doubleton in suit bid 2nt=natural pass=may have a stack, so opener should reopen with x if short in suit, forcing thru 2d (i.e., doubler must bid something if the bid is 2d or lower) Landy over opp's 1nt overcall of our opening of 1 minor: Over 1m-(1nt)-? X=penalty, all subsequent x's are penalty / cards; this double is forcing through 2h. 2c = both majors 2d,2h,2s,3c = all natural 3d,3h,3s = preemptive Natural over opp's overcall of our opening of 1 major: Over 1M-(1nt)-? X=penalty, all subsequent x's are penalty / cards; this double is forcing through 2h; all other bids are natural, jumps are preemptive
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Chapter 22. Defensive Carding Agreements

Upside Down Count and Attitude Lots of suit-preference (standard) Smith echo vs NT: up the line = no signal echo in the opponents first led suits asks for: a) shift from the opening led suit by opening leader, b) asks for continuation by partner of opening leader c) extras by opening leader if leading partner's suit 3rd from even, low from odd vs suits; 4th vs nt A,Q= Attitude vs NT; K=Count or Unblock; Lead Q from KQ or QJ, K from KQ109 x of splinter=lead highest unbid suit (or dont lead only unbid suit), except at favorable, when it suggests a sacrifice x of cuebid of bid suit when partner is on lead=dont lead this suit when there is a doubleton in dummy in a suit contract, only echo when you want a continuation when leading dummy's stiff or void, 3rd hand signal is suit preference first discard is odd-even (odd encourages [strong signal], even discourages and is suit preference [not as strong as odd card signal] ), pitch from suit you can afford, may be stuck sometimes rest of discards are count (unless suit preference applies) all signals are suggestions and not commands! Bridge logic is more important than signals!!!!
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Version 4.0 System Notes

Marc Umeno & Josh Sher 09 February 2000

Hi-Tech 2/1 Notes 10/21/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OVER 2NT (20-21) CHAPTER 4. SYSTEM OVER 3NT

CHAPTER 5. MAJOR SUIT BIDDING STRUCTURE

CHAPTER 6. MINOR SUIT AUCTIONS

CHAPTER 7. SLAM CONVENTIONS CHAPTER 8. SYSTEM OVER 2C (STRONG)

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Chapter 3. System over 2nt (20-21)

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Chapter 4. System over 3nt

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Chapter 5. Major Suit Bidding Structure

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Chapter 6. Minor Suit Auctions

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4h = splinter 4s = shapely raise to game

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Chapter 7. Slam Conventions

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Chapter 8. System over 2c (Strong)

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