Team: | Clayton | Last Updated | May 4, 2021 at 21:22 |
Players: | Phil Clayton - Andrew Gumperz |
"Martian Standard"
Opening Bids: 1 ![]() 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() 1N is 14-16 (1/2) and 15-17 (3/4). 2x = 10-13 and 5+ in suit. 3N is a good 4 of a major opening Responses to be aware of: 1 ![]() 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 ![]() 1N = GF Quasi Relay 2m = invitational + in other minor 2 ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() 2N = 55 minors, inv + 1 ![]() 1 ![]() 1N = GF Relay 2 ![]() 2 ![]() 2 ![]() ![]() 1 ![]() 1 ![]() 1N = Game forcing relay 2 ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() 1 ![]() 2 ![]() 2 ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() Competitive Methods: 1. We use transfers in many competitive auctions 2. Over your natural 1m opening, we play overcall structure: - Double = 15+ and usually balanced - Jump Overcalls are two suited - 1N is similar to a takeout x and may be lighter 3. Over your Strong Club, Precision 1D or Balanced or Polish club, we play: - Double = majors - 1N = one minor - 2C = both majors - 2D = one major (less than opening hand) - 2M = Intermediate (over a Precision 1D or Balanced Club) or M + side minor (over strong club). - Pass and double shows strong NT + 5. Over your 1N opening we play Woolsey / Multi-Landy depending on range |
1![]() If 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() In 3rd seat, 2x may be shaded. Preempts range from very light (1st / 3rd NV vs Vul) to very sound (2nd vul). |
Rusinow Leads vs suits (3+) and NT (4+) except in other people's 4+ suits and when preemptor leads a side suit. Spot leads are 3rd from even, low from odd vs suits and 2nd from bad suits and 4th otherwise vs NT.
In middle game, we play Jack denies. Spot leads through dummy are 3rd / low and attitude through declarer. |
Standard count, attitude and suit preference. Reverse Smith vs NT.
We tend to signal with count - unless partner leads an honor or the situation calls for something else. If we think we know enough about the hand, we will signal suit preference, or nothing at all. |