WBF Convention Card 2.18

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1 DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS OVERCALLS (Style; Responses; 1/2 Level; Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE 1-level = tends to be 5+ but may be 4-cards Lead In Partner's Suit 2+-leve l= tends to be 6+ but may be 5- cards Suit 4th 4th/lowest WBF Convention Card 2.18 BAD-GOOD 2NT (2) NT 4th from Q or higher 4th (14) Category: Natural - GREEN Jump RAISE=PRE Subseq ATT, 4th if possible from good ATT Country: USA Bergen 3/ over 1M (3); other New suit JUMP=FG BUPH/FIT BPH Other: VS NT: RUSINOW(32) (some exceptions)'; K is always power Event: WOMEN Simple RAISE=courtesy May occasionally lead 5th vs NT as deceptive tactic Players: JoAnn Sprung - Kathy Sulgrove 1NT OVERCALL (2ND/4TH Live; Responses; Reopening) LEADS SYSTEM SUMMARY HCP Lead Vs. Suit Vs. NT GENERAL APPROACH AND STYLE As over 1NT OPEN (7) Ace AKx(+); Ax(+) (15) AKx(+) STANDARD AMERICAN King KQx(+); KQ AKJ10(+); KQJ10x(+); 5-card M, 1NT resp:f1, Strong NT, Fast Arrival, Queen QJx(+); QJ KQx(+); Multi 2, 2/ = 9-13 with good six card suit. (1) Jack J10x(+); KJ10x(+) QJx(+); Jx Bergen Raises after 1M opening, overcalls and balancing (3) JUMP OVERCALLS (Style; Responses; Unusual NT) x(+); H109x(+); 109 J10x(+); HJ10x(+); 10x Tiered Raises after 1m openings (4) 1-Suit: Classic 9 9x;98x(+); H98x(+) 109x(+); H109x(+); 9x Aggressive COMP style 2-Suit: (1M)-2NT: +; (1m)-2NT: +om; Michaels Hi-x Sx; Sx; xsxx 1NT Openings: Lo-x HxS; HxxxSx; HxxS; HxS; HxxS 2 OVER 1 ResponsesFG Reopen: SIGNALS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY SPECIAL BIDS THAT MAY REQUIRE DEFENCE DIRECT and JUMP CUE BIDS (Style; Responses; Reopen) Partners Lead Declarer's Lead Discarding 2 = weak two in either major [1] Michaels (20) Suit:1st Hi=ENCRG (16) Hi/lo=E Hi=ENCRG (18) BAD-GOOD 2NT [2] (1m) - 3m = natural preemptive 2nd Hi/lo=E S/P Hi/lo=E 3/ BERGEN FOUR-CARD RAISES OF 1M [3] (1M) - 3M = asks for stopper 3rd S/P S/P FIT-SHOWING JUMPS (FIT) BPH unless other conventional NT: 1st Hi=ENCRG/Count (17) Smith Hi = like opening Hi=ENCRG LEBENSOHL-SLOW shows stopper VS. NT (vs. Strong / Weak; Reopening; PH) 2nd Hi/lo=E Hi/lo=E Hi/lo=E WEAK JUMP SHIFTS BUPH unless other conventional VS Str in direct : dbl - or & or & or strong with 3rd S/P S/P S/P Weak jump RAISES in most auctions except bph over minor 2 - or maj-club 2 suter, 2 - & 2 = natural, 2 = natural strong (8 ) Signals (including Trumps): Trumps:Hi-lo is S/P unless ruff possible then odd Tiered Splinters after 1M openings [6 ] vs STR in BAL: dbl = one minor, both majors or strong with spades ( ) SMITH SIGNAL vs NT Sprung Jumps (33) 2 = clubs (3+) and higher, 2 = (3+) and higher, 2/ = natural ( ) REMAINDER COUNT=STND 3/ BERGEN FOUR-CARD RAISES OF 1M Overcalls [3] VS WEAK: dbl = 15+; 2 = majors, 2=; 2=; 2 = strong with one minor ( ) DOUBLES Walsh over 1 Openings [4] VS WEAK: after DBL advancer bids as if DBLR opened 1NT TAKEOUT DOUBLES (Style; Responses; Reopening) Tiered Minor Raises [5] VS. PREEMPTS ( Doubles; Cue-bids; Jumps; NT bids) 1m-(DBL)-1M-(2M)=NAT;COMP 2NT=weak competitive hand;after RESP DBL of M:2NVs Weak NT - 2 = majors, 2=, 2 =, 2 = strong one minor, dbl = 15+ [ ] (WK 2M): 4=OM+, 4=OM+ EQUAL LEVEL CONVERSION; dblr may be offshape; Jumpball over str NT in direct, Meckwell in balance [ ] (WK 2): 4=+M, 4=+ Over RDBL:Pass is PEN at 2 level or higher; Meckwell asks after partner's 3NT overcall or jump overcall (21) SCRAMBLING 2NT after double at the two level SPECIAL FORCING PASS SEQUENCES VS. ARTIFICIAL STRONG OPENINGS SPECIAL, ARTIFICIAL AND COMPETITIVE DOUBLES/REDOUBLES (NV3x)-DBL-(5x)-P=F if 5x = passed hand DBL=+ ( D4) 1m-(1)-DBL suggests 4+, 8+ HCP Pass=F when: we have established ownership of hand NT =+ (D4 ) COMP DBL; RESP DBL thru:3 1(short) - P - 1/ - dbl = t.0., 1NT = strong; 2 = 5-5- other; 2/ = natural DBL of CUE invites partner back into auction, shows extra dist or HCP IMPORTANT NOTES THAT DON'T FIT ELSEWHERE MAX DBL Split second of touching honors in second hand, lowest in third hand OVER OPPONENTS' TAKE OUT DOUBLE Most low-level DBLs=TO Wolf sign off after 2NT rebids [11); transfers after 2NT rebids (12) 2NT=Limit raise++ NEG DBL THRU 3; Resp thru 3, Higher = cards Balancing over dead NT (13); 4NT in jammed auctions = take out WEAK JUMP SHIFTS BUPH; FIT BPH SUPP DBL THRU 2/ Psychics: 1M-(DBL)-2/=CONSTRUCTIVE RAISE with 3 and 4 trumps 1m-(1)-DBL: exactly 4;

2 OPENING BID DESCRIPTIONS Opening Artificial Min. Neg Dble thrudescription Responses Subsequent Auction Passed Hand Bidding Tend to open 1 with 3-3 in min 1x = forcing one round; 2// = var raises;walsh(4) JS = GF; 2NT = 18-19; 2 way ckbk [22 ] 2 = SR ; 3 = LR; Jump shifts=fit4th Suit=f Tend to open better/str with 4-4 1x = forcing one round; 2//3 = var raises JS = GF; 2NT = 18-19; 2 way ckbk [22 ] 2 = SR ; 3 = LR; Jump shifts=fit4th Suit=f HCP 1NT=F1; 2NT=GF Raise;3=7-9; 3=10-12; 3=0-6; 1-F1NT;2=could be 2-card;2-WAY CKBK [22)BART[232-way DRURY [34 ]; Jump to 2NT=fit with 1 minor HCP 1NT=F1; 2NT=GF Raise;3=7-9; 3=10-12; 3=0-6; Special 2NT Raises over 1/ [24] BART [ 23]] 2-way DRURY [34]; Jump to 2NT=fit with 1 minor 1NT HCP (7) 2=H any or inv/strong w one minor [7 ] Comp def [D1 ] SMOLEN; WALSH, Goldway [ 7], Puppet 3 Same as by UPH 2 Yes 22+HCP if BAL 2=neutral; KOKISH [25 ]; FAST ARRIVAL by RESP As for UPH 2 Yes 5 Weak in or [1] 2/ = P/C; 2NT = ask; 3 = weak DBL by resp penalty in most auctions Anything OK in 3rd with good suit 3 = asks short; 2NT asks feature McCabe RDBL As for UPH with good suit 3 = asks short; 2NT asks feature McCabe RDBL As for UPH 2NT balanced to semi bal JACOBY TRF; 3 = relay to 3NT for minor slam Baron; Gerber; Smolen As after 2NT by UPH 3 6 classic NS NF NV; 4 = KC Anything OK in 3rd 3 6 classic NS NF NV; 4 = KC Anything OK in 3rd 3 6 classic NS NF NV; 4 = KC Anything OK in 3rd 3 6 classic NS NF NV; 4 = KC Anything OK in 3rd 3NT Yes 7 GAMBLING; no outside A or K 4=P/C; 4 asks shortness Anything OK in 3rd 4 7 loose 4 7 loose 4 7 loose New Suit=control ask Anything OK 3rd seat 4 7 loose New Suit=control ask Anything OK 3rd seat 4NT Blackwood 5 8 loose Anything OK 3rd seat 5 8 loose Anything OK 3rd seat 5 8 Raise once for each AK trumps 5 8 Raise once for each AK trumps 5NT HIGH LEVEL BIDDING Generally cuebid 1st + 2nd round equally MINORWOOD (26 ) EXCLUSION RKCB ( 27) KICKBACK over nat 4m in some auctions ( 28) 1430 RKB over 4NT only ( ); asking bids after key card SUPERGERBER; Gerber (29 ) SERIOUS 3NT - known 9 card fits only DOPI; Grand Slam Force (30) Baron 5 in NT sequences for 4-4 wiggle (32 )

3 Page 1 [1] Multi Stuff Two diamonds is a weak two bid in either major suit. Multi only applies in 1 st, 2nd and 3 rd seats. All major suit bids are pass or correct (but if you rebid the major it is real now). We have the same suit quality requirements as we would with a non multi preempt. When responding and showing a maximum - we must have 2 of top 3 honors in the suit 2 - A weak two in either major, 3-10 HCP and may be a five card suit with some respect for vulnerability. In first and second seat we have a reasonable suit, two of the top four honors with some texture. In third seat we can have anything. Responses to 2 : 2 - Pass or correct 2 - Pass or correct, showing no interest in spades and some interest in hearts Pass - Weak two bid in spades 2 NT - minimum weak two bid in hearts 3 - medium strength weak two bids in hearts 3 - maximum strength weak two bid in hearts 2 NT - asks: 2NT followed by 4 (or spades when hearts are indicated) is forcing to game. When responding we show range based upon vulnerability. 3 - Any minimum in light of the vulnerability 3 - game forcing, asking opener to bid the major he does not hold; Opener rebids 3 with spades and 3 with hearts. 3 - opener should pass or correct 3 - opener should pass or correct 4 - to play 4 - to play 3 - Medium hand with hearts 4NT - rkc 3 - Medium hand with spades 4NT - RKC 3 - Maximum hand with hearts 4NT - RKC 3 NT - Maximum hands with spades 4NT - RKC 3 - non-forcing 3 - natural and game forcing 3 - pass or correct 3 - invitational and natural 3 NT - to play 4 - asks opener to transfer into his major suit. You want to play the hand. 4 - asks opener to bid game in his major. 4 - pass or correct 4 - to play If they intervene: Over 2 - Pass - 2 NT: If they bid a major: Double - This is my suit Pass - I have the other suit, minimum Bids - I have the other suit, maximum - must bid a fragment not your suit

4 Page 2 [1] MULTI CONTINUED If they bid a major over 2 in direct seat: Responder's double is pass or correct. Note: you can t get them if they bid your length. If they double in direct seat: Pass - 5+ diamonds (let's play here if you have two or more) Redouble - scramble no strong preference for either major 2 - pass or correct, would be willing to bid higher in spades 2 - would raise weak 2 to at least three Hearts and spades at any level (except 4 )- pass or correct 2 NT - asks as if out of competition 3, 3 - Natural [2] GOOD BAD 2NT Good bad only applies in direct seat after rho has bid a suit higher that 2 Good bad does not apply if We are in a game force If we have made a preemptive jump overcall If they have bid a natural 2 If we are in balancing seat If game is no longer in the picture Directly over their 2 level overcall Kathy only o 1 - (2 ) 2NT not good bad If we could have Q bid below our suit at the three level to show limit+ values. (1 ) (2 ) - 3 = just a raise not invitational because Q was available After our 2/1 in competition, if we show good we are in a GF 2NT in balancing seat = takeout

5 Page 3 [3] Bergen Raises 1 / - 3 = with four card support. 3 = game try, may be natural if have room = only game try. 3 other major = asks for singleton. Return to suit denies. Bid lower for lower to show. 3NT = serious slam try. 1 / - 3 = with four card support. 3 other major = asks for singleton. Return to suit denies. Bid lower for lower to show. 3NT = slam serious slam try. 1 / - 3NT = balanced with three card support (usually 4333) Can be passed Bergen also applies if they overcall (1 ) - 3 / = Bergen. 3 other major = asks for singleton. Return to suit denies. Bid lower for lower to show. 3NT = serious slam try. After Pard s Overcall Bergen on over all major overcalls by both passed and unpassed hands. OUT OF RHO COMP ONLY EXCEPT: (1 / ) (1 ) - or (1 / ) - 1 / - dbl [4] Walsh after 1 opening We bypass diamonds whenever we have less than a game forcing hand. Opener tends to rebid notrump with all balanced hands over , 1NT = may have one or both majors 1-1, 1 / = at least , 1NT = may have 4 if 4333 [5] Tiered raises after 1 / opening (BUPH only) 1-2 = tends to be 4 card support 1-2 = GF raise 1-2 = Limit Raise 1-2 = Constructive Raise 6+-9 HCP 1-3 = Less that a good 6 HCP 1-2 = either gf with diamonds or inv with clubs = asks what type of hand - 3 = 2/1 in clubs - anything else = GF diamond raise 2NT = , or 4342 and forcing for one round. Can pass = Limit Raise 1-3 = Constructive Raise 6+-9 HCP 1-3 = Less that a good 6 HCP

6 Page 4 [6] Tiered Splinters after 1 / openings BUPH only 1-2 and 1-3 = 12 impure 15 HCP and unspecified singleton or void. (if should be pure HCP all outside shortness.) NT = asks 3 = singleton club 3 = singleton diamond 3 = singleton spade 3 = unspecified void 3NT asks, bid lower for lower = asks 3NT = Unspecified void, 4 asks bid lower for lower 4 / / = that singleton 1-4 / / = 15+ HCP with that shortness 1-4 / / = 15+ HCP with that shortness 1-3 /4 /4 = shortness with / / = shortness with 15+ [7] Notrump Structure HCP, stayman, jacoby and texas transfers, smolen, walsh, minor suit stayman, negative doubles 2&3 level, extended stayman, system on over any (unspecified suit) 2 bid or single suited with clubs by opps Note: smolen applies whenever we have bid stayman and can bid a major naturally at the 3 level. Specifically over 1NT, 2NT and 2 followed by 2NT. Stayman Auctions Bid hearts first in response to stayman 1NT - 2 = guarantees a major 1NT get out in a major (with 4 / or 5 /4 so pass hearts with equal length) 1NT weak 1NT NT - invitational - shows at least one four card major 3 / - forcing and natural (always have a 4 card major)- new suits are fwd going and concentration 1NT forcing natural with 4 and 5+ clubs...anything but 3 is a concentration of values 3 / - smolen Smolen followed by a rebid of the major is slammish 3-3NT-4 / - fragment, slammish with Texas after stayman used for non slammish hands 1NT / - retransfer 1NT invitational with 4 spades??

7 Page 5 [7] CONT: NT Structure 1NT NT - forcing...choice of 6 and 6NT 5 = baron Jacoby and Walsh Auctions We super accept with all four card support hands. 1NT-2 - transfer to hearts...with either hearts or a minor inv+ hand. opener must bid either 2 or 2 (if super accept) 1NT cancels the transfer...opener must bid 2NT 1NT NT - forced 3 / - invitational with / 3 / - GF / 4 / = KC in that suit 3NT - solid suit slam try - forcing to at least 4NT 1NT only super accept available 1NT NT - confirms hearts...opener bids 3 with a max, 3 with a min 2NT - 3 /3 - new suit= cue bids and slammish 1NT / / / /NT = minor hands as above 1NT / - natural two suited hand - opener must confirm a fit immediately by bidding 3 or 4, with slam negative values 1NT unspec splinter with six or more hearts 3NT = asking 4 - KC gerber 4 - slam try with five hearts (quantitative) 1NT slam try with six hearts Interference over walsh - Opener bids hearts holding at least 3 of them and reasonable hand Responder doubles to confirm hearts and at least invitational values responder bids minor to show minor hand 1NT / - natural and forcing - two suiter Opener must confirm a spade fit immediately by bidding 3 or 4 with slam negative values. 1NT unspecified singleton 3 - asks 1NT = KC 1NT slam try with five spades (15-16 or equivalent.) 1NT slam try with six spades 1NT NT = quantitative (should have bid 4 ) 1NT - 2-2NT = a super accept with heart values. 3 / = super accept with / values 3 = retransfer over all 1NT = 4 spades and a minimum

8 Page 6 [7] CONT: NT Structure 2 RELAY 1NT-2 - either inv in NT, weak clubs or 4441 GF hand 1NT-2-2NT - would not accept invitation in NT 3 - weak with clubs 3 / /NT GF (bid one below shortness 4 = 4414 too good to bid 3NT Next step asks for controls A bid of responders singleton asks for controls. 1 st - 0-2, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd - 4 etc. 1NT-2-2NT - 3 = would accept invite 3 = red shortness 3 = asks 3 = diamond shortness 4 = asks for controls 3NT = heart shortness 4 = asks for controls 3 = spade shortness 3 = asks for controls 3 = club shortness 4 asks for controls 2NT Relay Auctions 1NT-2NT either weak diamonds, weak both minors or strong both minors 3 = opener prefers clubs P = weak both minors 3 = weak diamonds 3 / = forcing with both minors, shows shortness (5-4??) 1NT-2NT - 3 = opener prefers diamonds P = either weak dia or both minors, weak 3 / = forcing with both minors, shows shortness Goldway- this applies after both stayman and transfers Stayman Auctions After partner s major response 3 other major = unspec shortness 4 = Key card responses are 0-3, 1-4, 2,2 4 = Quantitative raise with a fit in the major After transfers the bids are the same except 4 = Quantitative raise with a five card suit 4 of the major = slam try with six 4 and three of the other major retain the same meanings as above.

9 Page 7 [7] CONT: NT Structure HIGHER LEVEL AUCTIONS 1NT- 3 = Puppet 3 = one or both majors 3 / = shows five 1NT P (3 ) dbl = penalty Pass = was going to bid 3 3 / = shows other major. Bid = 5 card suit Note: we do not bid puppet with slam interest hands with a 4 card major. 1NT - 3 = 5/4 or 4/5 in the minors 3 = asks longer 3 = longer clubs 3NT = longer diamonds 1NT- 3 / majors inv/forcing, over 3-4 / = confirms corresp major. 1NT = sets as trumps 4 = sets as trumps 1NT - 4 = quantitative with 4-4 in the minors(just a suggestion) Texas Transfers Texas is on in competition through 3 Texas followed by 4NT is key card Texas followed by a new suit = a cuebid Jacoby followed by a jump to over 4 of the suit is exclusion. Super Gerber (See page 44) - applies whenever 4NT would be quantitative and we have no other conventional way to ask for aces

10 Page 8 [8] Vs Opponents Strong Notrump Opening (must include 16 HCP) in DIRECT SEAT In Direct Seat we play Jumpball Dbl = 2 = 2 = 2 = 2 =, & or & or strong with spades, & or & & natural natural, weak 1NT dbl p - 2NT = good hand.game interest (this applies for all our bids) 1NT 2 p - 3 = Invitational [9] Vs. Opponents Strong Notrump Opening (must include 16 HCP) in BALANCING SEAT In Balancing Seat we play Meckwell Dbl = one minor, both majors or strong with spades 2 = Take out with 3+ clubs 2 = Take out with 3+ diamonds 2 = natural 2 = natural, weaker than double followed by 2 [10] Vs. Opponents Weak Notrump Opening (Fewer than 16 HCP Dbl = good hand, strong NT or better 2 = Majors 2 asks for longer 2 = hearts 2 = spades 2 = one minor, good hand 2NT = game try 3 / = pass or correct. You would bid 3 with a hand like, Axx, Kxx, xx, Qxxxx 2NT over NT only = System on AIO

11 Page 9 [11] Wolf Sign-off Wolf sign-off - applies after a minor opening and a 2NT rebid 1 min - 1M - 2NT - 3 forces 3 for sign off or minor slam try NT = always slam try in diamonds new major = slam try in clubs 3 = checkback for major - bid 4 card major first 3 of original major = 6+ and slammish NT - 3 = 5 and 5 game forcing NT - 3 = game forcing NT 3 = relay for getout or slammish with clubs. 3-3 / = shortness with at least 5 clubs 3-3NT = 2254 slammish slammish with six diamonds balanced 3 = check back 3 / = short with six diamond NT - 3 forces 3 for sign off NT - 3 = checkback NT - 3 / = natural and forcing 4 = Gerber NT - 4 = weak [12] Transfers after 2NT rebids 1 maj - 1NT - 2NT = Transfers apply. 1-1NT, 2NT - 3, 3-4 / / = 3 card limit values with some slam interest good controls 1-1NT, 2NT - 4 = 3 card limit values with no slam interest. 1-1NT, 2NT NT = choice of games with something like xx,x,kjtxxxx, Qxx 1-1NT - 2NT - 3 = GF with both minors 1-1NT 2NT trans followed by 4 / / = two suiter, good hand 1 min 1NT 3NT = long suit 1 maj - 1NT - 3NT = long suit [13] Balancing over dead Notrump 1 / / / - p 1NT P P -? Dbl = penalties 2 = takeout Cuebid (higher than 2 ) = takeout but can t stand to play in clubs 1 - P 1NT P P - 2 = takeout but cannot stand clubs [14] Lead of Partner s suit vs. NT Leading in partner s suit when we haven t supported we lead low from three or more. If we have supported we would always lead high from three small, low from an honor.

12 Page 10 [15] Lead from AK vs suit. We lead A from AK against suits. K from AK at five level and above. [16] Signaling vs. Suits SIGNALING VS SUITS In general our first priority is to give attitude. Highest affordable to encourage, lowest to discourage. No middle cards unless in clearly defined suit preference situations listed below. Suit preference in trumps. Exception would be in ruffing situations. Where we have led apparent shortness. 1) If a switch is called for, i.e: Lead of the Ace and dummy tables with Kx, KQxxx if declarer is clearly ruffing the continuation If partner is leading a likely singleton High = suit pref for higher Med = Continue or trump Low = low preference 2) If the dummy is entryless with a long running suit: We give surrogate count for the long suit. 3) All other situations: i.e. a switch is not clearly called for at trick two. A) Any time we have known length 5+ High = suit pref for higher Med = Continue or trump Low = low preference B) Any time we do not have known length. Low = does not like suit led or may want a shift High = like the suit [17] Signaling vs. Notrump Against notrump we give attitude if Q or higher wins in dummy. Count for jack or lower. If we break a suit in the middle of the hand we tend to lead 4 th best if we like the suit, higher otherwise. When returning partner s suit we lead original 4 th best. [18] Signaling vs. Suits Five Level and above. At the five level and higher we give count unless an obvious suit preference is called for i.e. partner leads a likely singleton. [19] Smith Echo Smith vs NT always on except where there are no outside entries to dummy. Smith if you want the suit returned. Third hand would smith if they have other good cards in the suit i.e. higher touching. If we have singleton we give smith with another suit discard. HiLo would encourage.

13 Page 11 [20] Michaels Can be any strength but shape must be at least 5-5 (1 ) P 2NT = shows values and is game try 3 / = min natural 3 / = max with corresp minor 3 / = pass or correct. If jammed 4/5NT is pick, 5 of minor is to play (1 ) P 3 / = preemptive 2NT = game try 3 / = fragment with extras 3 = minimum 2 = natural (1 ) P - 2 / 2NT = Asking Bid 3 = three card support minimum values 3 = three card support xtras 3 lower major = less than three (1 ) (DBL) RDBL = no preference (may still be 3-3) Pass = shows clubs Bid = willingness to compete to at least three level in that suit 2 = natural [21] Vs. Opponents 3-Level Preempts Vs 3 Level Preempts 3(X) 3NT 4 asks 4 = = = NT = gambling style hand with long suit 4 = relay to 4 for getout 4/5 any else = strong 4NT = strong minors

14 Page 12 [22] Two Way Checkback Two way check back is on over all auctions in which there is a (suit bid) response and the opener rebids 1 NT on the second turn. With two way checkback: 2 = starts all invitational or getout sequences. forces 2 for minor getout or other invitational sequences. For a getout responder bids 2 and can pass 2 or bid 3 weak. 1 / - 1, 1NT - 2, 2-3 = weak. 2 = Starts all game forcing sequences Is usually checkback but could be a GF planned auction. 2 - starts all invitational sequences. If partner doesn t pass 2 or bid 3 they have an invitational hand. 2 followed by 2NT shows invitational with clubs because 3 would have been to play. 2 followed by 2 of a major shows an invite with the expected distribution based upon prior bidding. 2 starts all forcing sequences. All jumps in suits are forcing and are picture bids showing good suits. Jumps in new suit show at least 5-5 and good in both suits. 1 / NT - 2 = less than an invite, may be five but generally six. 2 = inv 5-4 2NT = natural 2-2, 2 = invitational with 5 hearts 2 = invitational with 4-4 in majors 2NT = invitational with clubs. 3 = weak, to play 3 = inv with diamonds 3 = inv. with six hearts 1 / - 1, 1NT - 2 = weak 5-4 or = weak 2NT = inv natural 2-2, 2 = invitational with 5 and 4. 2 = inv with 5 spades 2NT = inv with clubs. 3 = inv 5-5 [23] BART 1-1NT = ART and forces 2 for various descriptive invitational auctions 1-1NT = ART and asks about heart length/quality. May be inv in hearts or other invitational hand.

15 Page 13 [24] 1 Major 2NT 1 maj - 2NT = forcing major raise 3 = any minimum 3 asks S1 = any singleton S2 = S3 = 6+ card suit 4 other lower = second 5 card suit headed by A or K 4 our major = decent = shortness + extras (at least a King over a minimum opening) 3 asks respond lower for lower 3 = extras asks for 4 card suit, resp L for L 3 = extras w 6+ major tends to deny shortness 3NT = serious slam try 3N = 5332 with extras Level = 5-5 with extras and K or better in second suit 4M = 5332 trash 4,5 /, = exclusion over 1-2NT 5 / / = exclusion over 1-2NT Over Interference Dbl = shortness in their suit New suit = first round control of that suit and first or second of their suit. Pass = interest with out first round in their suit 3NT = first or second round in their suit and serious slam try. Cuebid = first round control in their suit with interest but no other first round control. If they cuebid our suit, double = shortness somewhere 4 of our suit is weakest. [25] Kokish = either hearts or 25+ balanced, forces = asks what hand type. Opener bids 2NT with the balanced 25+. This is unlimited and cannot be passed. System on as if 2NT opened. Any other bid confirms hearts and logical inferences apply. i.e. new suits show at least 4 or a concentration of values with 5+ hearts, 3NT shows long good hearts and willingness to play there something like Kx, KQTxxxx, Axx, A Interference over 2 Dbl (redouble) = second neg and three or more clubs Bid (doubl)e = second neg. Pass = negative response wth fewer than three clubs Interference at 3 level double = double negative with at least two trumps.

16 Page 14 [26]MINORWOOD 4 minor is KC when: We made any raise except for 1 min - 3 minor We jump to 4 of our minor by either person after a 2/1 After minor is set as trumps through fourth suit/forcing raise or new minor forcing In competition if we jump to 4 of our minor NOTE: Anytime we have agreed on a minor and we are in a game forcing auction four of our minor is ALWAYS key card. Whether we could have bid it earlier in the auction does not matter. It is always key card. This has the advantage of simplicity. If four of our minor is forcing and natural it is keycard with the following exceptions. 1min - 4 min = Preemptive Key card does not apply when: A non jump to 4 of our minor in comp When we are looking for 3 NT - struggle auction if it is not a GF auction. A raise of a minor after a forcing NT auction i.e.: 1-1NT = natural and invitational. If it is the first time we have supported the suit unless it is a jump in a 2/1 auction. After a reverse and jump to four of reverser s minor. We respond with standard RKC responses. 4NT and 5 of our minor is always natural [27] Exclusion Excusion applies when it is a jump shift to over four of our agreed suit/ However splinters have priority. 1-3, 4 = splinter 1-2, 4 / = exclusion 1-2NT, 4 = exclusion [28] Kickback Kickback applies when four of a minor is natural and forcing. Specifically only in these three situations: After two club opening and raise to four of opener s minor o * = Kickback o * After Opener s reverse or jump shift and partner s raise to 4 of their minor * = kickback o = kick back o = kickback o = kickback After Opener s jump rebid and a raise o o 1-1, 3-4, 4 = Kickback. It is never on in a previously bid suit. 1-1, 3-4, 4 = Offer to play 4 = Kickback??? Kickback does not apply in a suit that has previously been bid naturally with one exception. ** Reverser s second suit if it is a minor. If another higher suit is available on the 4 level that is kickback Responses and rules are the same as for MINORWOOD. 4NT and 5 of our minor are to play. All other are followup Q or K ask.

17 Page 15 [29] Super Gerber 03,14, 2 min 2 max applies when the last bid was 3NT unless it is not logical to apply. i.e. 1-3, 3NT - 5 = to play. [30] Grand Slam Force When clubs are trump: 5 NT 6-0 or two When diamonds are trump: 5 NT one of three 7 - two When hearts is trump: 5 NT or queen 6 - asks 6 - denies the queen 7 - confirms the queen 6 - Ace or King 6 - Ace or King with extra length 7 - two When spades are trump: 5 NT Queen 6 - Ace or King 6 - Ace or king with extra length 7 - two [31] Baron Baron 5 applies after a Quantitative raise and in other NT auctions General Rule: When we are in a notrump auction and one side jumps to 5 ; that is baron. It asks partner to bid a 5 or 6 card suit on the six level. If they don t have a 5 card or longer suit they bid 5NT Then we wiggle to find our 4-4 fit. Typical auctions: 1NT - 5 1NT - 4, 4x - 5, 5NT = no 5 or 6 card suit 1NT - 4, 4x - 5, 5NT - 6 = my first 4 card suit 1NT = 5 + card club suit. Advancer cannot pass unless they have at least 3 clubs. 2NT - 5 2NT - 3, 3NT - 5 1NT 4NT 5-0 aces 5 = 1 ace 5 = 2 aces 5 = 3+ aces and is baron 6x = 3+ aces and a 5+ card suit. 1NT 4NT 5 / / 5NT = to play

18 Page 16 [32] Rusinow Honor Leads vs. NT A from AKx or AKxx K is our power lead. Partner should give honor or count Q shows the K or shortness J shows the Q or shortness (doesn t deny the A) 10 shows the J or shortness (doesn t deny higher honors) Exceptions: Partner s suit Side suit by preempter. If partner preempts then leads a side suit Rusinow does not apply. This is also true for our 2 / openings. Leader could not keep bidding open at one level. i.e. passed partner s opening bid. [33] Sprung Jumps after 1 minor 1 major a jump shift to an in-between suit at the three level shows 3 cards in the major and 6+ in the minor. Invitational values / 3 = 3 card raise with invitational+ values holding a good long minor and three card major support. xx, AKx, Kx, AKQxxx or xx, KQx, Ax, AKJxxx. 1-1 / 3-4 = not forcing 3 = presumably trying for NT, may pass 4 Any bid higher than 4 is a slam try. Only applies if there is an in-between suit to bid. Says nothing about diamond holdings unless partner has a choice of in-between bids. [34] Drury Drury is off in comp 2 = 4 card support constructive + 2 = asks if constructive or limit Return to suit = constructive with no shortness Lowest other = 4 card constructive with a singleton = asks 2 = balanced constructive 2 = constructive with shortness 2NT = asks for shortness, respond L for L 2NT = limit with shortness 3 = limit with shortness 3 = limit with shortness = asks 2 = balanced constructive 2 = constructive with shortness 2 = to play 2NT = asking for shortness, respond L for L 2NT = limit with shortness 3 = limit with shortness 3 = limit with shortness 2 = Limit with three card support.

19 Page 1 DEFENSES TO ENEMY CONVENTIONS [D1] Interference over our Notrump Opening General Rules: Doubles by the NT opener at the two level = take out 1NT P P, dbl = take out 1NT P P, dbl = take out. Exception: if partner has acted i.e. bid stayman or transferred. Bids by opps: Dbls if penalty oriented (high cards or stated as penalty) our runouts apply (See Runouts on Page 2) Otherwise system on 2 / = If for majors Dbl = at least inv values and defense to at least one major or advance for stopper Q 2 = minors competitive 2 = minors GF 2 = natural nf 2NT = Lebensohl 3 / = nat forcing 3 / = shortness (tends to be short in other major) 4NT asks for longer minor 2 = If for specific major (i.e. brozel which is and lower) dbl = negative around the major, may just be invitational hand 2 their major = GF stayman with lebensohl implications 2 other = to play 2NT = lebensohl 2 = All other dbl = stayman system on Other bids at two level ( ) If Natural Dbl = negative at least inv values, may not have perfect shape 2 level bids = to play Lebensohl around the suit. If transfers or show specific other suit Dbl = shows that suit Q = stay 2 other = to play lebensohl on If a noise i.e. suction Dbl = inv+ values and creates a force thru 2s 2 other = to play 3x = nat and forcing Higher Level Interference 1NT (3 ) - 3 = hearts 1NT (3 ) - 3 = spades 1Nt (3 ) - 4 / = texas Dbl = values 1NT (3 ) - 3 = spades 1NT (3 ) - 3 = hearts - 3NT = hand w/o 3 hearts Dbl = values

20 Page 2 DEFENSES TO ENEMY CONVENTIONS [D1] Interference after our Notrump Opening Later Auctions Over Penalty Doubles we play meckwell runouts RDBL = one minor or both majors 2 = clubs and a higher, may be 4333 with 3 clubs 2 = diamonds and higher, may be / = natural Doubles of Stayman Redouble = very good 4 or 5 card club suit Pass = any four clubs, denies a four card major Double of Jacoby Transfer (2 / ) 1NT p 2 dbl, pass = denies 3 hearts 1NT p 2 dbl, p p rdbl = retransfer - p 2 - new suit = game forcing two suiter 1NT p 2 dbl, p p 2 = relay to 2NT, cancels the transfer 3 / = natural and non forward going The same rules apply over 2 transfer to spades except there is no walsh variation. After double of texas 1NT p 4 / - dbl - rdbl = first round control Pass = not 1 st or 2 nd Accept = K of suit [D2] Over their Michaels 1 - (2 ) With a good hand Q or double first then bid their suit to show stoppers 1 - (2 ) - Dbl = willingness to double at least one of their suits. Creates a force thru three of our suit. 2 = to play 2 = limit + with clubs 2 = limit + with diamonds 2NT = natural 3 = competitive hand (good bad does not apply here) 3 / = shortness Pass then double = a secret bid, 4333 with hcp. 2 = limit + 2NT = good bad 3 / = GF natural 3 = natural competitive 3 = splinter

21 Page 2 DEFENSES TO ENEMY CONVENTIONS [D3] Unusual over Unusual We play lower for lower. One exception: 1 - (2NT) - 3 = limit with hearts 3 = competitive with spades 3 = competitive 3 = forcing!!!! [D4]Vs. Opponents Strong Club Dbl = majors 1NT = minors 2NT = minors more distributional (1 ) P (1 / ) = dbl = general t.o. 2 / = natural 1NT = strong, system on AIO 2 = other two suits [D5] Competition in forcing NT auctions if they bid over the forcing NT, all doubles are takeout. If we double a cuebid that shows extra length and willingness to bid on. [D6] Vs. Multi (2 ) - dbl = t.o. of spades 2 = t.o. of hearts 2 = natural 2NT = natural, system on AIO 3 / / = natural. 3 = natural, stronger than 2 4m = 5+/5+ in the suit bid and a major. 4 over 4 asks for the major. 4 over 4 = p/c 2 - dbl (2 / ) dbl = cards After 2 - P 2M Double = take out or that suit strong. 2NT = 15-18, system on AIO 3M or 4M = Natural 4m = 5+/5+ in the suit bid and a major. 4 over 4 asks for the major. 4 over 4 = p/c Lebensohl applies after double and 2. Pass then double = light takeout of suit doubled. 2 - P 2M - dbl = T.O. 2 - P 2M P P dbl = T.O. 2 - P P dbl = T.O. After 2 - P P same as after a weak two bid in diamonds.

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