System Summary Form (SSF), 2026 Open USBC


Team: Bailey Last Updated Mar 18, 2026 at 15:57
Players: Roger Lee - Daniel Korbel

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation

2D, 2H, 2S are all weak

2D over opposing 1NT opener shows 1 of either major in direct seat

1C -2D is weak with a major
1m-2H shows a balanced invite
1m-2S shows a weak minor raise

General Bidding Style

2/1 is forcing to game
Generally 5 card majors, natural style
1m opener shows 3+
14+-17 1N opener in most positions

Fairly aggressive opening style, most 11s NV and often vul. Preempting style is aggressive NV and somewhat sound vul.

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

vs NT: 4th best, rusinow from 4+ length (8 ambiguous)

vs suits: 3rd/low

Defensive Signals

UDCA, standard suit preference

We generally give attitude as a primary signal but also give frequent SP.

Reverse Smith echo at T2 only.