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1 OVERCALLS (Style; Responses; 1/2 Level; Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE 1-level=4-cards/2+-level=5- cards/2nt FOR TAKEOUT:2 lowest/ Lead In Partner's Suit Jump RAISE=PRE; New suit F1;JUMP=FIT,INV; JUMP CUE =MIXED RAISE Suit 3rd from 3 or 4;5th =length High from xxx if raised, else low NT 4th High from xxx if raised,else low Subseq 4th with attitude 4th with attitude Category: Green Other: Vs NT, A asks CT/UB Vs NT, Q asks UB Country: Canada Alarm Smith Event: Venice Cup WBF Convention Card NT OVERCALL (2ND/4TH Live; Responses; Reopening) LEADS Players: Sylvia Summers & Franicne Cimon HCP, systems on, LEBENSOHL-FAST:denies, Lead Vs. Suit Vs. NT SYSTEM SUMMARY 4th seat /rm system on /M,2C ask range an dm, 2NT=NAT(20-21) Ace Ax(+);AKx(+) Ax(+),AKJ10(+)asks UB or count GENERAL APPROACH AND STYLE 1NT takeout BPH King KQx(+),KQ(J/10)x(+) AKx(+),KQx(+),KQJ(+) DONT Rescue if 1NT is doubled Queen QJ,QJx(+),Qx KQ(J/10)x(+),asks J, QJx(+) 5-card M in 1st and 2nd, Forcing NT over 1H/1S Jack (A/K)J10x(+),J10x(+), (A/K)J10x(+),J10x(+) balanced minimum opening = 12 HCP in 1st or 2nd JUMP OVERCALLS (Style; Responses; Unusual NT) x(+),H109x(+) 109x(+),H109x(+) Wide range overcalls, stronger at 2 level 1-Suit: PRE, 5 card possible, new suit BUPH==F1, 2NT=Feaure ;3C S/S 9 98x(+),9x 98x(+),9x Many fit bids in competition 2-Suit: 2NT=2 lowest unbid, pre or str Hi-x HxSxx,xxx xx,xxx,xxxx,xxxxx Lo-x HxS,HxxxS,Sx,xxxxS HxS,HxxS, 1NT Openings: HCP Reopen: 2NT=BAL( ), jump suit intermediate SIGNALS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY 2 OVER 1 ResponsesFG DIRECT and JUMP CUE BIDS (Style; Responses; Reopen) Partners Lead Declarer's Lead Discarding SPECIAL BIDS THAT MAY REQUIRE DEFENCE MICHAELS CUE: PRE or STR in direct and over 1NT response Suit:1st Hi=Disc exceot1 lead Hi/lo=O Hi=DISCRG GAMBLING 3NT( no A or K in 1/2 ) (1m)-2m:[+] (5/4+,5/4+),(1M)-2M:OM+m (9+cards in suits) 2NT asks m 2nd Hi/lo=O S/P Hi/lo=O Good bad 2NT JUMP CUE ASKS STOP 3rd S/P S/P BERGEN FOUR-CARD RAISES OF 1M NT: 1st Hi=DISCRG Hi/lo=O Hi=DISCRG unusual/unusual and Michaels VS. NT (vs. Strong / Weak; Reopening; PH) 2nd Hi/lo=O S/P Hi/lo=O 2NT relay after reverses STR NT: MOD wolsey x= 4M75m;, 2} Ms::2{:=1+M, 2M:=5M&4m+ 3rd S/P S/P trsf /1M-(x) except 1]-(X)1[ natural If we open 1m, after 1NT ovecall 2om shows majors Signals (including Trumps): REMAINDER COUNT=STND WK NT: Trumps:Hi-lo shows interest in ruff Don,t rescue over 1NT X CAPPELLETTI:.DBL:pen,2}:any 1-suiter;advancer's 2{=P/C;new suit bids=nf, suit preference with singleton in dummy 2{:[+];then 2NT=F1; 3m=NF,2]:]+m;then 2[/3m=NF, 2NT asks m, DOUBLES 2[:[+m;then 3]/3m=NF;2NT asks m TAKEOUT DOUBLES (Style; Responses; Reopening) VS. PREEMPTS ( Doubles; Cue-bids; Jumps; NT bids) Generally disciplined, maybe lighter with correct shape LEB after (WK2x)-DBL-(P)-,(WK 2{): 3{=]+[,4}=}+], 4{=}+[ CUE=F to suit agreement/suit rebid. NSF after strength showing response (WK 2M): 3M=OM+},4}=}+{, 4{=OM+{ (WK 2D): 3D=H+S;4C=C+H;4D=D+S SPECIAL FORCING PASS SEQUENCES DBL=TO thru 4];(3m)-4} relay to 4{, 4{ =Ms,4M=5M+&5om SPECIAL, ARTIFICIAL AND COMPETITIVE DOUBLES/REDOUBLES VS. ARTIFICIAL STRONG OPENINGS SUPP DBL THRU 2 of suit Vs 1} opening:dbl= ]+[, 1NT=}+{ NEG DBL THRU 4H, RESP DBL thru 4H vs 2} DBL= ]+[, 2NT=}+{ Game try DBL thru 4} when no try available IMPORTANT NOTES THAT DON'T FIT ELSEWHERE Slam DBL - normal Lightner snapdragon OVER OPPONENTS' TAKE OUT DOUBLE competitive NSF 1 level; RDBL=str Psychics: Sandwich NT=T/O BPH 2NT=Limit raise+ Psychics:Rare FIT JUMPS DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS trsf /1M-(x) except 1]-(X)1[

2 OPENING BID DESCRIPTIONS Opening Artificial Min. Neg Dble thrudescription Responses Subsequent Auction Passed Hand Bidding 1} No 3 4] 12+ if BAL NSF;1NT=8-10;2NT=11-12;3NT=13-15;inverted raises 3}=WOLFF SIGNOFF /2NT REBID;1m-1M-2M-2Nt ask Jump shifts=fit; 2}=limit;3}=weak;2S constr 1} 1{ MAY BE SHORT(<8hcp) 2]= 5[ 4](4-7HCP) 2 W AY NEW MINOR FORCING/1NT rebid;2c relays 2D 1} 1NT=8-10 2[=constr. raise;spl 2NT weak after reverse, SPL 1{ No 3 4] 12+ if BAL As 1}; 1{-3} nat INV as 1} As 1} 1] No 5 (4 in 3rd) 4] may be 4-card in 3rd 1NT=F1R; 2x FG;2]=3 card CON; SPL 1]-F1NT;2m=could be 2-card /2-WAY CHECKBACK REVERSE DRURY (FIT):2}=3 card CON or LiM, 2{= 1] 10+ HCP JACOBY 2NT(NOTE2);3}=7-9; 3{=10-12; 3]=0-6; 3}=WOLFF SIGNOFF/2NT REBID;1]-1[-2[-2Nt ask 4 card LIM; Jump to 2NT=} 1] 3NT=4] raise with DEF HELP SUIT GT / FAST ARRIVAL;/1M-1NT-2NT TRFS FIT Showing JUmp / 1[ No 5(4 in 3rd) 4] 10+ HCP As 1]; 1[-3] nat INV as 1] as 1] 1NT No HCP, STAY, does not promise 4-card M /2level TRF 2NT=max with 3, 3suit=min with 4 1NT 4-SUIT TRF: 2N shows D or 5/5m; TEXAS TRF;Smolen new suit=values with 4 and max;/trf to m [2] 1NT 3}=5/5m str; 3{=5/5M inv;4}=rk GERBER /stay resp. 2]=wk both M; 2[=[+longer m to play or Inv 2} Yes 0 STR 1 or 2-suiter, or BAL 2{=values / 2]=DIRECT 2nd NEG / 2NT ART ] -2{(kokish); 2] PUP2[; NAT] or 25+HCP BAL 2{ No 5 WK(4-9 HCP 2NT=feature; 3C ask S/S;RONF 2{ 2{ 2{ 2] No 5 5H + (4-9) HCP 2Nt =ask feature; 3C ask S/S;RONF 2] 2[ No 5 5+S (4-9) HCP as above, 2NT No 20-21HCP JTB,Texas,delayTexas,PUpetSTAY SMOLEN TRF;/3}-3{=no4cardM no 5] may have5[ 2NT 3[=PUP3NT mnr suit slam try(note1);4}=gerber 3d-3H as;3[=5h-4[;3nt=5[-41]; 3} No 6 all 3x PRE New Suit=F1; 3NT Yes 7 GAMBLING,no outside A or K 4},5},5{,6},6{,7}=P/C 4{=asks shorness, 4M=End /4{-4M=sing. 4NT=no sing. 5m=sing in other m 4} No 7 all 4x=PRE nat 4NT Yes Blackwood 5} No 7 NAT, PRE 5{ No 7 NAT, PRE 5] No 7 and 5[, Nat str bid 6 with A or K, bid 7 with both HIGH LEVEL BIDDING RKCB-1430, with Q ask and specific K follow ups EXCLUSION/ RKCB-1430/ RKC GERBER 1430 / D1P2 in GF auctions or jumps over m raise, 4m=RKC 5NT: GSF, LIGHTNER CUEbidding =1st or 2nd round control non-serious 3NT

3 Supplementary notes file (Summers-Cimon.txt) Sylvia Summers & Franicne Cimon (Canada) Note 1 MInor stayman after 2NT 2NT -3SP ask to bid 3NT 3NT - 4m single suit slam try 4M Spl & minors 4NT slam try Note 2 Responses over 2NT jacoby 3C = 14+ shortness 3D = HCP with shortness somewhere 3H = Bal or semi Bal HCP with 5M 3SP= Bal or semi bal HCP with 5 M 3Nt = 6M322 or 7M222 and 15 + points ( No shortness) 4X = 5M and 4 x, no shortness and concentrated in those suits 4M = HCP no shortness 4NT RKC Followu over answer of 3C -3D asking 3H singleton Club 3Sp singleton diamond 3Nt singeton in Om 4C void in clubs 4D void in diamonds 4M void in OM Follow up over 3 D- 3H: asking 3S shortness in clubs 3Nt shortness in diamonds 4C: shortness in om 14/09/2013 Page 1 of 1

4 2 over 1 GF with strong NT Answer Opening 1NT: C NF stayman don t promise a 4 card M 1NT-2C- 2D 2H thats show (5-4) in M weak 2Sp (5-4 in M invitational) Smolen relay 1NT-2C; 2H-2S may be (a) 4S, INV (b) 4S, WK and a longer m Opener rebids : Pass min, 4 S or 3 good S no interest 2Nt Min,less 4S 3C Max less 4S 3S Max 4S 2R transfert: after transfert a minor is natural and GF can be slam try a cue by opener is for the second suit or doubt about 3 NT 2 transfert to clubs. Whats the refusal? 2NT transfert to or 5/5 m weak or invitationnal 3C = 5/5 m strong 3D = 5/5 M inv 3M =? 4C Gerber 4D or 4H Texas after 4NT is RKCB and a bid at the 5 level is a cue. 4Nt= quantitative Over Comp Lebensohl Slow Way shows a stopper Neg. X thru 3S; 1

5 AFTER Artificial Dble or 2 Capeletti or natural : all systems on Over Multi 2D: Dble = H, 2H = S, 2S = Stayman Over T/O Majors: Que = Stopper, INV; Dble = PEN Over PEN Dble: DONT Run-outs (XX forces 2C for one suit) RUNOUTS OVER 1NT DBL: (a) 2nd hand doubles (PEN) RDBL = transfer to 2C for one suited hand 2C = C+D; 2D = D+H; 2H = H+S (better or longer H); 2S = S+C pass forces RDBL to show (i) good hand (will pass) (ii) C+H (bid 2C) (iii) D+S (bid 2D) (iv) H+S (better or longer S) (bid 2H) (v) Spades (bid 2S) good 6 card suit somewhat invitational NB: If 2nd hand bids over the RDBL, DBL = PEN; 2NT = T.O. If 4th hand bids before the RDBL, DBL = T.O. but if 2nd hand corrects then DBL = PEN; 2NT = T.O. 2NT = distributional freak, usually a 2-suiter; 3x = PRE; 3NT = based on a long suit, subsequent RDBL = doubt; 4R = Texas TRF; 4S = NAT; 4NT = C+D (b) RESP passes 1NT and 4th hand reopens with DBL Opener bids a 6 card m or a 5 card M immediately and XX with a 5 card m after this responder's pass is to play and any minor suit bid is pass or correct RDBL by Responder relays to 2C which will be passed or corrected (Usually to 2D). 2C = C and a higher 2D = D and a higher 2H = Majors 2S = 4 card spades and another place to play 3C = Puppet Stayman : 3 of a red is Jacoby Opening 2NT:

6 3S is a relay to 3NT for minor slam try Then 4m = single-suited slam try, 4M = shortness with 5-4+ minors; 4Nt = minor. If opener follow with 4NT no interest in slam a new suit is a cue. 4C gerber 4Red Texas transfert after 4NT RKCB and a new suit is a cue Over 3C puppet Stayman 3D deny 5 H or 4 card M after 3H ask if 5 sp (obligatory to ask except if you bid a 4 card m showing a slam try m+4cardm) 3H show 4H over that 3SP ask to bid 3NT if after you bid a new suit cue slam try in H ; 3NT over 3H show 4 ; 4NT over 3H quantitative 3SP show 4 SP over that 4 in a minor natural slam try showing H + m. 4H over 3 SP slam try in SP; 4Nt over 3SP quantitative. 3NT 4C natural; 4D ask to bid 4 H After a transfert in Major Opener can refuse the transfert by cue bidding and the opener can retransfer. A new suit by responder is natural and tends to be slam try. A jump to 4NT after the transfert ( if no refusal) is quantitative. Majors 5+M; Jacoby 2NT; 3NT 4 card raise Preempt with some DEF Bergen Raises 3C Mixed Raise 3D LR with 4 trump 1H - 2S = Strong BUPH in non-comp 1H - 1S, 2S - 2NT INQ 3 min, 3 max, 4 min, 4 max 1S - 3H = INV Splinters & mini - Splinters (one higher than a reverse is a mini splinter) 1M- 1NT 2NT Transfert all suit 1M - 2M direct bids are help suit game tries 1M - 2M, 2M+1 is a relay to start a short suit game try 1H - 2H -2S relay to 2NT then 3C SS in C; 3D SS in D; 3H SS in S;1 1S - 2S-2NT relays to 3C then 3D SS in D;3H SS in H;3S SS in C also 1H -2H 2NT is the replacement bid and is a long suit GT in spades. 3

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8 Answer over Jacoby 2 NT It is Ok but whn you evaluate points with shortness shuld not count completely a Q or a K stiff use judgment in evaluation. I don t open 11 flat unless a lot of 10 and all in controls Response Description Follow Up 3D: Asking 3H: Singleton Club 3S: Singleton Diamond 3C 14+ with shortness somewhere & at least 3 controls 3N: Singleton in om 4C: Void in Clubs 4D: Void in Diamonds 4M: Void in om 3D HCP with shortness somewhere 3H: Asking 3S: Shortness in Clubs 3N: Shortness in Diamonds 4C: Shortness in om 3H 3S 3NT BAL or Semi BAL HCP with 5M BAL or Semi BAL HCP with 5M 6M322 or 7M222 and 15+ points (No shortness) 4X 5M and 4X. NO shortness and points concentrated in those suits. 4M 4S(over4H ) 4N(over4S ) HCP, NO SHORTNESS RKC Hearts RKC for Spades Pass hand Drury 2 C : 3 C LR and 2 D 4 CLR Fit showing bid 1M-2NT ask to bid 3 C 5

9 In comp After Dble: 2NT = Limit+, transfert all suit to 2M-1 except 1H-(X)-1SP natural Minors Answer Inverted raise BUPH (Forcing to 2NT or 3m) 1NT/1C = NT/1D = 6-10, 2NT /1m = NT/1m =15-17 Strong Jump Shifts BUPH in non-comp at the 2 level 1m- 2Sp cons in m 1m-2H= 5SP-4H 1D - 3C = INV. 2 Way Checkback after a 1NT rebid (2C forces 2D) SPL Other sequences after openers 2NT rebid: 1x-1Y 2NT 3C ask to bid 3 D and 3 D checkback stayman bid the other M first. If after 1x- 1Y-2Nt-3c-3D-3Y to play weak 1m- 1S; 2NT - 3H shows 5-5 in the majors Over a reverse IN COMP Weak Jump Shifts in comp Fit showing bid Preemptive Jumps in Comp. JS = fit in comp or by passed hand Kokish 2C Strong 6

10 2D = values 2H =direct 2 nd neg 2D Weak RONF 2NT ask feature 3C ask S/S 2M Weak Same as 2D 3X 3NT normal pre-empt depends vul Gambling no Ace or King outside 4X pre-empt natural 4NT ask for aces answer 5C=0-4, 5D= 1, 5H =2, 5SP=3 Slam- Bids RCKB (14-03), Grand Slam Force, DOP1, Gerber over 1NT and 2NT openings, responses and rebids. IN COMP Overcalls 7+ HCP only with a very good suit. I like good overcall - new suit = F1; cue is fit; jump overcall is preemptive. If you have a bad suit you have an opening hand. NT -Overcalls all systems on; Unusual 2NT = Lower 2 unbid; Sandwich NT only by a pass hand 1NT in reopening /m / M (1M) - P - (P) - 1NT = (11-17) (a) (P) - 2C(NF STAY) - (P) - 2D = 11-14, no M 2M = 11-14, M bid 2NT = 15-17; then 3C = STAY, 3R = TRF (b) (P) -2 D = FG over MIN, STAY Doubles : Support X thru 2 of our suit, NEG & Resp thru 4H; Game try X thru 4, snapdragon, competitive vs. NT Mod Woolsey 2C = Majors, 2D = 1 major, 2M = 5M and 4+m, DBL = 4M & 5+m 7

11 vs. weak NT Dbl is penalty (If they make a forcing pass or a runout bid, our immediate bid by advancer shows weakness) the pass by responder forcing to 2Sp vs. Strong 1C/2C: X= Majors and NT = minors vs. Doubles New suit is forcing over a 1M_(X) trnasfert ot 2M-1 except 1H-(x)1SP natural vs. Preempts DBL is takeout - Lebensohl for weak 2 2NT/ weak 2 = HCP Bal: 3C = Stayman; transfers [Same for 3NT/weak 3 Over 3m: 4C = Relay to 4D for 1-suiter, 4D - Majors, 4M = 5M &5+om Cuebids Micheals: 1 minor - 2 minor= Majors Leaping Micheals over weak 2 Good Bad 2NT: Just by opener and not when responder bid at the 2 level We use 2NT as a competitive bid on the way to 3X. A Direct bid is stronger than going through 2NT 1D (P) 1X (2Y) 1D (1Y) 1X (2Y) 1D (Dbl) 1X (2Y) Applies by opening bidder, and only at her 2 nd turn to bid and only if RHO has made the last bid. Conditions: 1) Requires 1m opening bid. 2) Suit, NT or Neg Dbl response by responder (at the 1 level) 3) Bid at 2 level by RHO They open 1m and we overcall 3 of the same minor as natural 8

12 also when they bid: (1x) - P - (1y) - I play 2x and 2y both Natural. Defense To Precision 2C (2C) Dbl Takeout, shows values (LEB applies) 2X 2NT 3C 4C 4D 4H 4S NF, NAT 9+ points BAL with Club stopper. Asking for a stopper Long Major Suit (4D Asks and 4M is To Play) Both Majors Hearts and Diamonds Spades and Diamonds Defense To Flannery 2D (2D) Dbl Balanced HCP, LEB is on 2H 3 Suited takeout double 2S NAT, NF 5+S 2NT Else Minors NAT, NF Defense to Flannery 2H (2H) Dbl Balanced HCP, LEB is on 2S 2NT NAT, NF Minors 9

13 Else NAT, NF Defense To Weak Two Bids NOTE: Applies by a passed hand, if a passed hand reopens with a DBL and over (1M)-Pass-(2M) raise by opponents (2D) DBL Takeout 2M 2NT 3C 3D 3M 3NT NAT, NF (2NT Systems Apply) Natural Both Major Strong but NF Tricks 4C GF, C and Unspecified Major (Then 4D Asks, 4H is P/C and 4NT is RKC for C) 4D 4M GF, Majors (Then 4M = To Play and 4NT is 6CRKC) STRONG (2H) DBL Takeout of M (Possible 2 suiter S & D) 2S NAT mildly aggressive with 6+S 2NT 3m 3H 3S (2NT Systems Apply) NAT, NF Cue asks stopper with very good one-suiter STRONG but NF 4C Clubs and a Spades 5/5+ (Then 4D Sets C as trump, 4H=Last Train for S, 4NT=6CRKC) 4D Diamonds and Spades 5/5+ (Then 4H Sets D as trump, 4NT=6CRKC) 10

14 4H 4S 4NT SI, 5/5+ in Minors Strong 5/5+ Minors, No SI (2S) DBL Takeout of M (Possible 2 suiter H & D) 2NT 3m 3H 3S 4C (2NT Systems Apply) NAT, NF NAT, NF Cue asks stopper with very good one-suiter Clubs and a Hearts 5/5+ (Then 4D sets C as trump, 4S=RKC for H and 4NT=6CRKC) 4D Diamonds and Hearts 5/5+ (Then 4S=RKC for H, 4NT=6CRKC and 5C=SLT for D) 4H 4S 4NT Strong SI, 5/5 in minors 5/5+ in minors NO SI Defense to Gambling 3NT If 3NT shows a solid or semi solid minor then the following bids apply: Dbl 4 Penalty (HCP) Single suited somewhere (4D asks) 4 Majors 5/ N 5+H and 5+m (4S = RKC, 4NT = Nat, 5C=P/C) 5+S and 5+m (4NT = RKC, 5C=P/C) Blackwood 11

15 If 3NT shows a solid Major (i.e Kantar 3NT) then: Dbl 4 4 Penalty (HCP) 5+C and 5+M (4D = Asks, 4H = P/C) 5+D and 5+M (4H = P/C) 4 Nat 6+H 4 Nat 6+S 4N 5/5+ in minors Defence to 3 Level Pre-empts With 14+ points and control, you MUST find a bid over a 3 level pre-empt. Overcall (3m) 3NT: Long suit and 8+ tricks OR 15+ HCP and BAL 4C: ANY Single Suited GF+ (4D Asks) 4D: Both Majors 4H: To Play (Then 4S=SLT 5+H and 6+S) 4S: To Play (Then 4NT = 6CRKC) 4N: 6CRKC 4M: Major + Other Minor Follow Up Over 3NT: 4C: Inquiry 4D: BAL 4H: BAL 4S: 20+ BAL 4N: MIN, 3NT based on long suit 5m: Same as 4NT but Stronger 4NT: Blackwood 6m: Same as 4NT but even STRONGER 4D: Transfer to H 4H: Transfer to S 4S: Transfer to om 4NT: Quantitative HCP 12

16 5C: Blackwood (3M) 3NT: Long suit and 8+ tricks OR 15+ HCP and BAL 4m: m+om (IN BAL SEAT 4m = NAT) 4N: 6CRKC 4M: ST with both Minors 4N: 6CRKC Over 3NT: 4C: Inquiry 4D: BAL 4H: BAL 4S: 20+ BAL 4oM: 4NT: To Play Minors, but not Slam Suitable 4N: MIN, 3NT based on long suit 5m: Same as 4NT but Stronger 6m: Same as 4NT but even STRONGER 4D: Diamonds 4H/3H: Transfer to S 4H/3S: Hearts 4S: Transfer to C 4NT: Quantitative HCP 5C: Blackwood Carding Leads 3rd and 5th always, K from AK against NT: A Attitude, K unblock or count Ace from an even number and K from an odd number when leading from AK OK UDCA except standard at trick 1 Standard, freq count signals, Alarm Smith : High by opening leader encourages a switch of suits High by 3rd hand shows an unusually good holding in partner's suit 13

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WBF Convention Card 2.19

WBF Convention Card 2.19 OVERCALLS (Style; Responses; 1/2 Level; Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE Lead In Partner's Suit Overcalls usually 8+ 1-level Suit 3rd=even;3 or 5 from odd 3rd=even;3or5 from odd Jump RAISE=PRE, New suit