System Summary Form (SSF), 2016 USBC

Bids that Require Advance Preparation

Artificial responses to Precision 1 1[10-15, 2+]- 2M = reverse flannery 1-3 = & , non-inv 1-(1)-1 = 0-3 1-(1)-2 = 6+ 1-(1)-2 = minors, INV+ 1-(1)-1NT = weak or GF 1-(1)-2NT = weak or GF response to 1M -2C = RELAY, FG -2M-1 = 3-fit, good 9-14 1S-2D = 5+, INV+ or 6+, non-inv Opening Precision 2=10-15, 4415 minus 1 card Artificial responses to Precision 2-2 many relay auctions use "ZZ" points [A=3, K=2, Q=1, singleton K or Q reduces one point] (1 [not strong])-? 2=nat, 2=5+5+Ms vs str artificial openings VUL: X=good hand; xNT=non-touching suits (+ or +); suit bids show next higher suit or the two suits above that (i.e. x = or +) Non Vul: X=good hand, xNT=same as VUL, suit bids = natural or next two suits (i.e. x = or +) vs Opp Strong NT [or passed hand vs weak, not vs 3rd seat] DBL = a) 1 minor b) both Majors c) strong hand 2m = m + M 2M = nat 2N = a) b) good 2-suit, not +/ vs Oppenent's Weak NT [uph & all 3rd seat 1N] X=penalty, 2=Ms, 2= or , 2M = 4M 5+m Transfers after 1-(DBL) start at RDBL Transfers after 1M-(DBL) start at 1N

General Bidding Style

Relay Precision Open 99% of 10 counts 1st seat NV When Vul, still aggressive, but more reasonable. Preempts 1st seat favorable are wide ranging and tend to be destructive at the 3-level. 1=10-15, 2+, rarely singleton A or K 2=10-15, 6+ 1N=[1/2/3nv] 13-16, [3v/4] 15-17 2N=[1/2/3nv] 19-20, [3v/4] 20-21 Virtually all low-level doubles are for takeout.

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

vs suit: Rusinow, A asks ATT, K asks Count, 3rd/5th, attitude if raised partner's suit. Exceptions to Rusinow: 1) Partner's suit of 4+ cards 2) Partner has shown a strong NT or better 3) Preemptor leads a suit other than their own 4) Dummy's 1st bid suit 5) Partner has made a takeout double for 2 suits - i.e. (1)-P-(1)-X vs NT: Standard honors, A/Q=ATT, K=Count/Unblock, 2nd/4th, including low from xx except if partner has shown 4+ cards in the suit. 9 promises 1 higher card which may be the T, T lead promises higher honor except the J. Lead middle from all 3-card holdings. later: primarily attitude but can lead count if we feel that is more important or attitude is known.

Defensive Signals