Team: | Kolesnik | Last Updated | Sep 11, 2021 at 20:40 |
Players: | Phil Clayton - Andrew Gumperz |
"Martian Standard"
Opening Bids: 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() 1N is 14-16 (1/2) and 15-17 (3/4). 2 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() ![]() 3N is a good 4 of a major opening Responses to be aware of: 1 ![]() 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 ![]() 1N = 10-12 2m = invitational or better in OTHER minor 2 ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 ![]() ![]() ![]() 2N = 55 minors, inv + 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 typically two suited - 1N is similar to a takeout x and may be lighter 3. Over your Strong Club, Precision 1D or Balanced or Polish club, we play: - Double = majors - 1N = 4M + 5+m (Raptor) - 2C = both majors - 2D = one major (less than opening hand) - 2M = Intermediate (over a Precision 1D or Balanced Club) or M + side minor (over strong club). - Pass and double shows strong NT + 5. Over your 1N opening we play Woolsey / Multi-Landy depending on range |
1![]() If 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() 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+) except in other people's 4+ suits.
Spot leads are 3rd from even, low from odd vs suits and 2nd from bad suits and 4th otherwise vs NT. T's and 9's mid-hand show 0 or 2 higher honors. 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. |