System Summary Form (SSF), 2026 Open USBC


Team: Jacobs Last Updated Mar 22, 2026 at 07:52
Players: Larry Robbins - Billy Cohen

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation

Opening 3NT=minors, less than opening bid

General Bidding Style

2/1 GF;
will open most balanced 12's;
minors 3+;
Walsh style over 1C.
Majors 5, in 3rd seat could b 4.
1NT=14+ to 17
Invitational J/S
Weak 2's: 2D opening could be a good 5 card suit

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

4th vs suits and NT;
With no honor: 2nd or 4th
vs. NT Rusinow from 4+ on opening lead
3rd and 5th versus slams
Vs. NT: A=attitude, K=count or unblock
A from AK; K 5+ level;
After opening 4 level preempt, K from AK

Middle of hand: we lead attitude (low from A,K,Q)

Defensive Signals


Rightside up count and attitude
S/P and attitude more important than count

Frequent S/P signals