System Summary Form (SSF), 2016 USBC
| Team: | Diamond | Last Updated | Apr 10, 2016 at 08:37 |
| Players: | John Diamond - Brian Platnick | ||
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Bids that Require Advance Preparation
2 = 11-15 HCP, short (4315,3415,4414,4405)
1 -2 : less than inv with 5 's and 4 or 5's
1 -2: inv with 5's and 4 or 5's
1 -3 : less than inv with (54) or better in minors
1 -(Dbl): Rdbl=, 1=, 1=NT
1 -(1)-2 = 6+, any strength
1 -(2)-2// are all transfers (competitive+) by UPH |
General Bidding Style
| Precision
1 strong = 16+ HCP
1 = 2+, 10-15 HCP
2 = 6+, 10-15 HCP
5-card Majors, 2/1 GF 1NT = 14 to 16 (Except 15 to 17 in 3rd vul, or 4th) Balanced 10 or 11 point hands may be opened 1 or 1M
May respond to 1 or 1M with a very weak hand
1M (P) 2 could be a doubleton
1st seat NV vs V preempt can be light When partner opens or overcalls 1M or 2M, and the next hand doubles (takeout, negative, support), we play transfers beginning with NT Weak 2-Bids usually 6 card suits |
Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand
| vs NT: Rusinow (from 4-card or longer suit) down to the 9-8 (8 from 98 or 87)
vs NT: 4th best leads. Might lead 1st or 2nd from bad holding. Usually do not lead 2nd from 2 equal spots lower than the 9. vs NT: 3rd/5th in partner's suit vs NT: Middle of hand: lead original 4th best usually vs Suit: 4th best usually. 3rd/low in a raised suit. May lead high from 3+ small in a raised suit or if partner can infer length. vs Suit: A from AKx usually. K from AKx if 5-level or higher, 3-level preemptor declaring, or suit partner has bid the suit. |
Defensive Signals
| Standard count, attitude, and suit preference
Primary signal: Attitude Occasional suit preference in trumps Tend to split with 2nd highest in 2nd seat Smith Echo vs NT (high encourages opening lead suit), except if obvious count situation |