Team: | Wan | Last Updated | Dec 11, 2024 at 00:15 |
Players: | Brent Xiao - Richard Jeng |
Opening bids:
1 strong, art, forcing (16+ unbal, 17+bal) responses to 1 - 1 0-7 or <2 ctrls (A=2, K=1) - 1+ GF artificial relays (transfer oriented symmetric relays) --- Relays off when opps overcall direct 1+ over 1. After responder makes initial GF bid, relays off if both opps bid (not counting 1 overcall), or if opp overcalls a full level higher. 1 10-15 HCP, 2+ (may be stiff honor) 2 10-15 HCP, 6+ (may have side 4/5 cd suit) 2 10-15 HCP, 4415-1 ( shortness) 2NT both minors weak Transfers over: 1M (x) when we open or overcall 1D (x) 1D (2C) 1D (3C) |
Light openings - Most 11 counts and some balanced 10s depending on vul
1NT 13+-16 1NT 14+-17 3rd vul/4th all 5 cd majors 2/1 game forcing negative free bids Preempts and overcalls depend on vul |
vs NT:
4th best 1st/2nd from bad Rusinow from 4+, K power Middle of hand usually attitude vs Suits: 3/lo Standard honor leads A from AK Leading K from AK suggests side shortness 5level+, K asks for count |
Generally Attitude > Count > SP
UDCA Std SP and Std present count vs NT reverse smith at T2 only |