OPENING LEADS

(For all the card combinations shown, clearly mark the card normally led if different from the underlined card). Hatch this box if using non-standard leads
v. suit contracts A K A K x K Q 10 K Q x K J 10 K 10 9 Q J 10
Q J x J 10 x 10 x x 10 9 x 9 8 7 x 10 x x x H x x
H x x x H x x x x H x x x x x x x x x x x x x x  
v. NT contracts A K A K x K Q 10 K Q x K J 10 K 10 9 Q J 10
Q J x J 10 x 10 x x 10 9 x 9 8 7 x 10 x x x H x x
H x x x H x x x x H x x x x x x x x x x x x x x  
Other agreements in leading, e.g. high-level contracts, partnership suits:
King requests unblock/count [against NT], count [against suit contract]
Ten not treated as an honour.

CARDING METHODS

   Primary method v suit contracts  Primary method v NT contracts
On Partner's lead High encourage, low discourage [unless lead is king]
On Declarer's lead Count; high/low shows even number.
When discarding Revolving, low cards not necessarily significant
Other carding agreements, including secondary methods (state when applicable) and exceptions to above
McKenney where appropriate.

SUPPLEMENTARY DETAILS [2]

2.1 2NT/3-major shows 4-card support, 7-loser/8-loser respectively
2.2 Bid shows suit bid plus next higher suit, min 4-4. Pass forces redouble, which is either passed, or 2-suit shows that suit plus higher, non-touching suit.
Redouble is relay to 2
for pass or correct
2.3 2 followed by 3-either-minor shows no major fit, 6-card minor, and is to play
 2.4 Ogust 2NT over 2/2♠  3♣/3 = min HCP;  poor/good suit ['good' = 2 of top 3]
3/3 = max HCP;  poor/good suit. 3NT=AKQ of suit.
2.5 asks for 5-card major. 3 rebid promises at least one 4-card major. If responder also has a 4-card major, he/she bids the other, or 4/ with both. Following a 3 response, 3NT is to play, 4-minor is Minorwood

22 August 2018

 
Name: John Robotham EBU No: 415186
Partner: Nigel Lancaster EBU No: 74784
GENERALISED DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING METHODS
Weak 2/. 5-card suit.
1NT OPENING AND RESPONES
Strength:  12-14

 Tick if artificial and provide details below:

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Shape constraints:  May have any 5-card suit

Tick if may have singleton:

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Responses: 2  Stayman [promissory] [see 2.3]
2 Transfer to hearts [see 2.1] 2 Transfer to spades [see 2.1]
2 Range ask [2NT min, 3 max] 2NT Transfer to a minor
Others 3-any is slam try
Action after opponents double:  Wriggle: pass forces redouble [see 2.2].
Action after other interference:  Penalty-oriented double

TWO-LEVEL OPENINGS AND RESPONSES

  Meaning   Responses  
2 8+ playing tricks any suit , 23-24 balanced 2 relay; rebids non-forcing  
2 25+ relatively balanced 2 Negative

 

2 Weak, 5-9 NV, 6-10 Vul. Usually 6-card suit. Wider-ranging in 3rd position. 10-14 in 4th. 2NT Ogust enquiry 2.4
2
2NT 20-22, may contain any 5-card suit 3=5-card puppet Stayman
3
/ are transfers; 3=minors
2.5

OTHER ASPECTS OF SYSTEM WHICH OPPONENTS SHOULD NOTE

4-card suits are bid up the line.
Opening bids in 3rd position may be weaker than normal.