Felicity Beale. 1 NT (11), except in 3rd seat 2 NT 3 NT

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1 BASIC RESPONSES Jump raises - minors limit forcing Jump raises - majors limit forcing Jump shifts after minor opening Jump shifts after major opening Responses to strong 2 suit opening Responses to 2NT opening strong 1 suiter with 1+ outside A or K, GF strong 1 suiter with 1+ outside A or K, GF See inside See inside PLAY 'NT' Versus Notrump 'S' Versus Suit = Both Sequence leads: Overlead all S All except AK x (x) NT Underlead Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 3rd/5th From 4 small 2nd highest From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage Natural count Signal on declarer's lead Natural count Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage odd/even Natural count, occaasional natural attitude Count natural reverse 4NT: Blackwood RKCB 4A Gerber when? over 1NT Other Conventions Opener's 1NT rebid = 15-18; 3rd seat = Opener's 2NT rebid = Opener's 3NT rebid = 7+ play trks, may be unbal Fit showing jumps in response to overcalls Cubid raises of overcalls ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Fyshwick ACT 2609 Tel: FAX: NT- = is often weak TRF to B 5 Ace when suit agreed 1NT-, - continuations = ART long suit trial bids rare psyches, tend to be long suited 1NT resp to 3rd seat opening = 6-11 AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION INCORPORATED STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Names: ABF Nos: Felicity Beale Diana Smart Basic System: ACOL, with change of suit F, 4 card suits bid upwards Classification: Green Blue Red Yellow OPENING BIDS Describe strength, minimum length, or specific meaning Canape 1 A 4 1 B 4 1 C 4 1 D 4 1 NT (11), except in 3rd seat may contain 5 card major Stayman: simple extended puppet, asks 5 major transfers to C D A 2 NT 3 NT 2 NT invitational 3 of suit = slam try PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE COMPETITIVE BIDDING Negative doubles through see inside Responsive doubles through Jump overcalls wk, V x NV strng Unusual NT Michaels cuebid, 2 suiter 1NT overcall (immediate) 15-18, bal-ish (re-opening) 11-14, usually stopper Immed cue of minor Immed cue of major both majors, 5/5 +, weak or strong major & minor, 5/5 +, weak or strong Over opponent's 1NT (weak) Over opponent's 1NT (strong) Over weak twos Over opening threes = majors, usually shape = majors in 2nd; X = majors in 4th or 5th X; strong jump overcalls, cue = strong 2 suiter X; strong jump overcalls, cue = strong 2 suiter Copyright BCC round F; 8 playing tricks in undisclosed suit/s; or / bal GF except bal weak, 6-10 HCP 6 suit; can be stronger or shorter 3rd/4th seat weak, 6-10 HCP 6 suit; can be stronger or shorter 3rd/4th seat 2 suiter, not A, 7-bad 12 HCP, 5-5 shape or better. See supp notes re. competition Transfer to 4 of minor 2NT = weak 2 suiter, 5/5 +, not A 3NT = transfer to 4A or 4B 4A = strong 4C opening 4B = strong 4D opening Many penalty doubles

2 RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B 6+ HCP; 4+B 2NT 16+ HCP, 4+ support 1C/D 1NT 6+ HCP; 4+ suit 3A 10-11, 4+ support 8-10 bal, no major, 4+A 3B splinter, HCP 6-9 HCP, 4+A, no major 3C splinter, HCP NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 3D splinter, HCP NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 3NT HCP, bal, 4+A, no maj NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 4 bids 4A = pre, s NAT Unusual NT: minors suits lower 2 unbid suits 1B 1C/D 6+ HCP; 4+ suit 3A NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 1NT 6-9 HCP, no major 3B HCP, 4+ support 10+ HCP, 4+ suit 3C splinter, as for 1A opening 6-9, 4+ support, no major 3D splinter, as for 1A opening NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 3NT As for 1A opening NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 4B PRE 2NT As for 1A opening 4 Other NAT 1C/D 1NT 6-9 HCP; 6-11 to 3rd seat 3A NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 10+, 4+ suit; 5+ suit after 3rd 3B NAT, strong 1 suiter, GF 10+, 4+ suit; 5+ suit after 3rd 3C/D limit raise; to <hd=str; to C=splinter /D limit if raise, else strong 1 suiter 3NT HCP, BAL raise 2NT 16+ BAL, 2+ support 4A/B splinter, 9-12 HCP negative or waiting /D 8+ HCP, 5+ suit part of Michaels cuebud structure Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force NT Checkback Priorities 3 cd support, 5+ suit if weak; up the line if str Defence to 3NT opening Defence to opening 2-s: Multi X = 16+, next X by either hand = TO, later X = P 2NT = 16-18, both majors stopped, bal; strong jump overcalls RCO style 2-s Other 2-s Defence to strong A 2NT=8+ HCP, both min; 3A / 3B =8+ HCP, 5+ suit; 3C /D = 7+ suit, semi poslebensohl 3A/3B nat, slam try 3C/3D nat, slam try 4A Gerber 4B nat 4C nat 4D nat If suit/s known: 2NT = nat, X = TO, bids = nat; strong jumps If suits unknown: X = 16+, 2NT = 2 suiter, bids = nat, strg jmps X, and 1 level overcalls = 5+ in suit or TO for 3 suits; 1NT = majors; 2NT = minors; weak jump overcalls Over NT interference weak TO to suit, or see next negative or waiting 3A/B 6+ HCP, 5+ suit Other uses invit + with maj over maj overcall, or invit + and 1+ major ov 6-8 HCP, bal, 2+ suit 3C/D 3-5 HCP, 7+ suit Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B X = TO 2NT 6+ HCP, 5+ major 3NT 4C X = TO 4D X = strong hand /D 2NT Ogust 3NT nat OTHER NOTES 3A/B nat, F except after X 4A/B 3C/D raise = NF 4C/D nat weak 1NT opening may have poor 5 maj or a good 6 min; if strong - a good 5 maj or 6 negative X only after 1 minor opening - 1 major overcall to show 4+ in major 2NT 3A enquiry for range and suits 4A F to 4B or 4C maximal 2nd round Xs, except by opener after opponent's overcall of responder's 2 ov 3B NF, convertible 4B to play 4B or 4 D 1NT -, - 3A = 5-4 in minors, 3-1 in majors, GF; opener's 3B = asks fragment 3C NF, convertible 4C convertible 1NT -, - continuations are all ART except 3NT; opener's subsequent rebids ofte 3D F to 4C or 3NT 4D convertible Cuebid 1st round controls before 2nd, with NT, or bypass of NT, showing trump featur 3NT nat

3 BASIC RESPONSES Jump raises - minors limit forcing Weak Jump raises - majors limit forcing Bergen raises Jump shifts after minor opening Jump shifts after major opening N-F weak 6-card suit N-F weak 6-card suit Responses to strong 2 suit opening Responses to 2NT opening 4/5 Stayman PLAY 'NT' Versus Notrump 'S' Versus Suit = Both Sequence leads: Overlead all All except AK x (x) Underlead Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 3rd/5th From 4 small 2nd highest From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage Natural count Signal on declarer's lead Natural count Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage odd/even Natural count, some McKenney Count natural reverse 4NT: Blackwood RKCB 4A Gerber when? after 1NT opening only Other Conventions Splinter bids Blackout Support Xs and XXs ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Fyshwick ACT 2609 Tel: FAX: AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION INCORPORATED STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Names: ABF Nos: Margaret Bourke Jillian Hay Basic System: Acol With 5-card Spade suit Classification: Green Blue Red Yellow OPENING BIDS Describe strength, minimum length, or specific meaning Canape 1A 3+A 1B 4+B 1C 4+C 1D 5+D 1 NT may contain 5 card major Stayman: simple extended transfers Hearts Spades Range ask 2 NT Both minors 3A/B Invitational; 3C/D Slammish 2 NT 3 NT GF or bal Weak 2H or 2S Weak - 5H and 4+minor Weak - 5S and 4+ minor bal Gambling PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE Weak or COMPETITIVE BIDDING Negative doubles through 4H Responsive doubles through 4D Jump overcalls Weak Unusual NT both minors 1NT overcall (immediate) (re-opening) Immed cue of minor Immed cue of major both Majors Major + minor Over opponent's 1NT (weak) Over opponent's 1NT (strong) Over weak twos Over opening threes = C/; = D/; s Natural X = single suiter; /B/C = Suit + higher; =weak X / Lebensohl X Copyright BCC

4 RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning 1A 1B 4+ suit 5+ points 2NT C/D 1NT 4+ suit 5+ points 3A weak, inverted 6-9 3B splinter 9+ p 4+ support 3C splinter 6+ suit, weak 3D splinter 6+ suit, weak 3NT probably 2 clubs 6+ suit, weak 4 bids 1B 1C/D 4+ suit 5+ points 3A 6+ suit, weak 1NT 6-9 3B weak, inverted 9+ points, 4+ suit 3C splinter 9+p 4+ support 3D splinter 6+ suit, weak 3NT probably 2 diamonds 6+ suit, weak 4B weak 2NT Other 4 major is natural 1C/D 1NT 6-9 3A 6-9, 4 support suit 3B 10-12, 4 support 9+p, 4+ suit 3C/D 0-5, 4 support /D 5-9, 3 support 3NT 13-15, 2-card support 2NT 12+ p, 4 support 4A/B splinters negative or waiting /D good suit 3m shows good 6-card suit pass or correct 3A/B naural and forcing pass or correct 3C/D invites game in a major 2NT enquiry 3NT opposite a weak hand /D 2NT Enquiry 3NT 3A/B pass or correct 4A/B pass or correct 3C/D preemptive 4C/D to play 2NT 3A Stayman 4A Ace ask 3B transfer to C 4B natural 3C transfer to D 4C natural 3D range ask 4D natural 3NT to play Additional responses to 1NT 3A/3B 3C/3D 4A 4B 4C 4D Unusual NT: 6+ suit, invite Game 6+ suit, invite slam Gerber Natural To Play minors suits lower 2 unbid suits Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force NT Checkback Priorities Show lowest major-suit feature Defence to 3NT opening X = penalties; 4A/4B = both majors - A shows better C Defence to opening 2-s: Multi Double = 16+p; 2NT 16-18, both majors stopped RCO style 2-s Other 2-s Defence to strong A Double = 16+p Double is takeout if suit opened is promised. X = Majors 1NT Major-minor 2NT = minors, Wonder bids Lebensohl Over NT interference Other uses Over T/o double of a weak 2 Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B Double 4C Double/4NT 4D Double/4NT / 2 B enquiry over 1NT rebid 1NT rebid is Splinters in many auctions Cue-raises OTHER NOTES

5 BASIC RESPONSES Jump raises - minors limit forcing Inverted Jump raises - majors limit forcing Jump shifts after minor opening Jump shifts after major opening Responses to strong 2 suit opening Responses to 2NT opening NAT, STR, 5+ suit, GF NAT, STR, 5+ suit, GF = Neg. Others = A+K, NAT 3A/B =. 3/C/D = 3+ Forcing PLAY 'NT' Versus Notrump 'S' Versus Suit = Both Sequence leads: Overlead all All except AK x (x) Underlead Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 3rd/5th From 4 small 2nd highest Reverse count leads in pard's suit. From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage Signal on declarer's lead Usually Reverse Count Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage odd/even Reverse Count Count natural reverse 4NT: Blackwood RKCB 4A Gerber when? Over 1NT Opening Other Conventions Minor suit keycard in GF auctions ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Fyshwick ACT 2609 Tel: FAX: AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION INCORPORATED STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Names: ABF Nos: Sue LUSK Therese TULLY Basic System: Classification: ACOL Green Blue Red Yellow OPENING BIDS Describe strength, minimum length, or specific meaning Canape 1A 4 (3) 1B 4 1C 4 1D 4 1 NT may contain 5 card major Stayman: simple extended transfers to C to D to A 2 NT to B 2 NT 3 NT STR: Any 8+ Playing Trick Hand or Any GF or Bal or Bal MULTI: Weak 2 in a Major or Bal or Bal 5+C & 5+ minor, < Opening 5+D & 5+ minor, < Opening 5+A & 5+B Either < Opening or STR in Playing Tricks, GF Gambling. PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE Canape Transfer Overcalls of 1NT,,, 2NT Openings COMPETITIVE BIDDING Negative doubles through 4C Responsive doubles through 4C Jump overcalls Weak / Inter. Unusual NT Lowest 2 Unbid Suits (5-5) 1NT overcall (immediate) good (re-opening) ~ Immed cue of minor Immed cue of major D + An (5-5), range undefined Highest Unbid + An (5-5), range undefined Over opponent's 1NT (weak) Over opponent's 1NT (strong) Over weak twos Over opening threes Canape Transfers Canape Transfers X = T/O, 4A / B = Suit bid + 4 Other Major X = T/O Copyright BCC

6 RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning 1A 1B 4(3) 2NT 16+ BAL 1C/D 1NT 1B 1C/D 4 3A NAT, STR, 4+ suit 1NT 6-9 HCP 3B Weak limit raise NAT, 10+ HCP 3C SPL SUPP, 9+ HCP, F to 2NT/3B 3D SPL NAT, STR, 5+ suit 3NT (12) BAL NAT, STR, 5+ suit 4B Keycard 2NT 16+ BAL 4 Other 4C /D = 1C/D 1NT 5-9 HCP 3A NAT, STR, 4+ suit NAT, 9+ HCP 3B NAT, STR, 4+ suit NAT, 9+ HCP 3C/D Raise=Limit/3D=SPL/3C=NAT /D Raise=WK Limit/NAT 3NT (12) BAL, 3-Card SUPP 2NT GF+ Raise 4A/B SPL NEG, denies A+K /D NAT, A+K NAT, A+K P/C 3A/B NAT, F P/C, INV in C 3C/D P/C 2NT INQ 3NT /D 2NT INQ 3NT 3A/B 3C/D 2NT 3A 3B 3C 3D 3NT 4 3A Weak limit raise B SPL SUPP, 9+ HCP, F to 2NT/3A 3C SPL NAT, STR, 5+ suit 3D SPL NAT, STR, 5+ suit 3NT (12) BAL NAT, STR, 5+ suit 4 bids 4A = Keycard P/C 4A/B NAT, INV INV 4C/D 4A NAT, NF 4B NAT, NF F, better major 4C F, better major 4D Additional responses to 1NT 3A/3B Shortage. GF. 3 Suited Hand 3C/3D NAT, F 4A Ace ask (0/3, 1, 2) 4B Both minors, 55, slam interest 4C 4D Unusual NT: minors suits lower 2 unbid suits Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force NT Checkback Priorities show features upwards Defence to 3NT opening X = values, s = natural Defence to opening 2-s: Multi X = values, 2NT = 16-18, s = natural RCO style 2-s Other 2-s Defence to strong A X = values, 2NT = 16-18, s = natural X = values, 2NT = 16-18, s = natural X,1B,1C,1D = suit + suit above,1nt = B + D, = A + C 1A-1B:X=Cards, Constr, 1NT=C+minor, 2NT=A+B,suits=NAT Lebensohl Over NT interference Other uses After our direct X of weak 2 opening Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B X 4C X, 4NT 4D X, 4NT OTHER NOTES Rubensohl after interference over our 1NT opening & direct 1NT overcall. Bourke Relay (3rd suit forcing) if opening makes simple rebid of suit opened.

Nola Church 2 NT 3 NT. Opening 2 bids - weak in suit above or strong options. N.B. 2S always Spades & strong

Nola Church 2 NT 3 NT. Opening 2 bids - weak in suit above or strong options. N.B. 2S always Spades & strong BASIC RESPONSES Jump raises - minors limit forcing Jump raises - majors limit forcing 4-5, 4+support Jump shifts after minor opening 4-7, 6+suit Jump shifts after major opening Bergen raises Responses