System Summary Form (SSF), 2026 Open USBC


Team: Kovachev Last Updated Mar 16, 2026 at 00:18
Players: Jacob Morgan - Alex Hudson

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation

1m-2H bal inv
1m-2S mixed raise
xfer after 1M opening/overcall (X) starting w/ 1N
(1N) 2D one major
3N opener solid M 8-9 tricks

General Bidding Style

open most bal 11 NV, less frequent bal 11 vul
1N opened w/ 14 and 5 card suit
weak 2 5/6 suit nv, 6/7 suit vul
upgrades possible

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

3rd and low vs. suits, 4th from interest may lead 2nd highest from 4+ in nt
vs nt rusinow 4+, K is power lead

Defensive Signals

udca

attitude to partner unless suit pref( singleton/no future), count/suit pref declarer.

suit pref or ability to ruff in trumps, give suit pref if partner looks for ruff.

reverse smith

standard present count