System Summary Form (SSF), 2026 Mixed USBC
| Team: | Kaplan | Last Updated | Apr 6, 2026 at 23:46 |
| Players: | Allison Howard - Harrison Luba - Garth Yettick | ||
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Bids that Require Advance Preparation
1 - 1 is like a forcing NT with any number of spades, then transfer rebids by opener.
1 -1N is GF relay
1 -2 is 5+ constructive to invitational
1 -2 is GF Relay
1 -2 is 5+ constructive to invitational
1 -3 is 6+ hearts wide ranging
Transfers & artificial bids in competition after we open a natural 1m |
General Bidding Style
| Open all 10s and possibly upgradable 9 in 1-2 not vul
Open 11+ Vul 13.5-16 NT 1/2 NV, 15-17 1/2 Vul and 4th seat any vul 14-17 NT 3rd NV. 1NT can be upgraded and off shape Overcalls white can be very light. Third seat white actions can be wide ranging. vs 1NT -- direct by unpassed hand DBL = penalty 2 = &
2 / = 5+/
2 = 4 5+/
2N = 4 5+/
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Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand
| Against suits, 3/5 + Rusinow, 2/4 through declarer
Against NT, 4th best except 3/5 in partner's suit, 2/4 through declarer, Rusinow Rusinow exceptions: Not on if preemptor leads a different suit Not in partner's shown suit, including implied suits ie (1S)-X, partner has "shown" oM. Not on in dummy's known suit. Not on in declarers suit |
Defensive Signals
| UDCA
Lots of a suit preference including in Smith Echo scenarios |