System Summary Form (SSF), 2018 USBC

Bids that Require Advance Preparation

Kaplan Inversion: 1-P-1 shows 0-13 HCP, fewer than 4 , and fewer than 5 unless responder is has 3 and less than 9 HCP. Forcing for one round/ 1-P-1NT shows 5+ , 0-30 HCP, forcing for one round. 2 opening shows 4-5, 4-6, or 5-6 in - respectively, and 10 - 16 HCP. 3NT opening is a 4-level preempt in a minor. Transfer advances to overcalls. If the opponents make a natural (3+) 1-level opening bid, or a possibly short but non-forcing 1 or 1 opening, and we overcall in direct seat, all bids from 2 of opener's suit until one below the overcalled suit are transfer. The transfer into overcaller's suit is a limit raise or better; transfers to a new suit may be weak, invitational, or forcing, and promise 5+ length in the new suit. Example: 1-1-P-2, the 2 bid shows 5+ , any strength. Also on if available when responder bids, raises, or makes a negative double. Transfer overcalls also apply over natural 2-level openings and direct overcalls (transfers starting at 3 of opener's suit). Multi-Landy over strong 1NT openings. 1NT-X shows one of three hands: (1) a 4-card major and a 5+-card minor, (2) a 6+-card minor, or (3) 18+ HCP, many possible shapes. 1NT-2 shows both and , at least 4-5 or 5-4. 1NT-2 shows either or , 6+ length 1NT-2 shows 5+ and a 4+ minor. 1NT-2 shows 5+ and a 4+ minor.

General Bidding Style

Mildly light openings (balanced 11, unbalanced 10 if not flawed). 2/1 game forcing responses. 1NT opening 14 - 17, 2NT opening 20-21. Major suit openings promise 5 or more in the suit, minor suit openings promise 3 or more in the suit. Occasional 4-card majors in 3rd or 4th position. Extended Flannery 2 opening (see above). 2, 2 are natural, 5 - 10 HCP, usually 6 cards (5 possible non-vulnerable, or in 3rd seat).

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Defensive Signals