Team: | Kolesnik | Last Updated | Mar 15, 2021 at 14:04 |
Players: | Phil Clayton - Andrew Gumperz |
"Martian Standard"
Opening Bids: 1 ![]() 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() 1N is 14-16 (1/2) and 15-17 (3/4). 2x = 10-13 and 5+ in suit. 3N is a good 4 of a major opening Responses to be aware of: 1 ![]() 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 ![]() 1N = GF Quasi Relay 2m = invitational 2M = Reverse Flannery 2N = Both minors, less than invite 1 ![]() 1 ![]() 1N GF Relay 1 ![]() 1 ![]() 1N = Game forcing relay 2 ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() 1 ![]() 2 ![]() 2 ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() Competitive Methods: 1. We use transfers in many competitive auctions 2. Over your natural 1m opening, we play overcall structure: - Double = 15+ and usually balanced - Jump Overcalls are two suited - 1N is similar to a takeout x and may be lighter 3. Over your Precision 1D or Balanced or Polish club, we play: Double = majors, 1N = one minor, 2C = both majors, 2D = one major (less than opening hand), 2M = Opening hand. Pass and double shows strong NT + 4. Over your strong club we play Double = majors, 1D = hearts, 1H = spades, 1S = spades and minor, 1N = one minor, 2m = m + hearts. 5. Over your 1N opening we play Woolsey / Multi-Landy depending on range |
Sound 1 and 2 bids in 1st and 2nd. in 3rd seat, 2x may be shaded. Preempts range from very light (1st / 3rd NV vs Vul) to very sound (2nd vul). |
Rusinow Leads vs suits (3+) and NT (4+). Spot leads are 3rd from even, low from odd vs suits and 2nd from bad suits and 4th otherwise vs NT.
In middle game, we playing Jack denies. Spot leads through dummy are 3rd / low and attitude through declarer. |
Standard count, attitude and suit preference. Reverse Smith vs NT.
We tend to signal with count - unless partner leads an honor or the situation calls for it. If we think we know enough about the hand, we will signal suit preference, or nothing at all. |