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'HSy@D@HClub@cSEnd >3PSDy@CH HSystem OutlineH dPAlnAlCSEndDc2U @ Heading 2P@ @@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@D B}t> # @@@  306 ARmFFRA@CH dPAlnAlCSEnd6093ARmFFRA@CH dPAlnAlCSEnd906ARmFFRA@CH dPAlnAlCSEnd/9HRmFFRA@CH dPAlnAlCSEnd!HKmFFRA@CH B@ @ @ OliverH HD H B@ @ @ ClarkeH H & Jason H B@@@@A` HackettH dPAlnAlCSEnd!<HKm@CH B@ @ @ OliverH HD H B@ @ @ ClarkeH H & Bob H B@@@@A` BradburyH H{H dPAlnAlCSEnd<;|!@I$ 2FA@B(a) Opening BidsSSEnd#r<HBA@ A#@PP  $ #@ A%@PP  ZHZOZIu.I, FHA@B Discards:-JRoman:-IIJEOdd encourages in that suit,IIIIIIIIIJFEvenC discourages and is a @ @ @ McKinney Signal.SSEndK3bx[yB@BSystem SummaryTPAlnAlCSEndbqKHSmCFH AB@ASSEnd|<HSy@BD1HHCY - Any hand with 16+ points, except hands with 16-23 points and exactly 4441 distribution., hands with 30-31 balanced which are opened 3HHC1 and hands with 32-33 balanced which are opened 3HHCB.TPIdtFSEnd< B @FSummaryp@@Y@Am@D B  |H Sy@BD1HHC; - 10-15 points with any hand unsuitable for an opening of @@@@A` D1HB@@@@A` E@@@@A` D/HB@@@@A` D1HB@@@@A` E@@@@A` E/@@@@A` E1@@@@A` GNT/2HB@@@@A` DHB@@@@A` D,HH and not catered for in the opening 2-level bids. This effectively means any hand with 5-card or longer Diamonds (not 6-card with a 4-card major which is opened 2HHDHHC EorHHF 2HH), 4441 hands of this range, hands with 5-card Clubs and 4-card Diamonds, hands with a very weak 6-card Club suit, and balanced or HB@@@@A` semi-balancedHH4 hands not falling into the range for an Opening 1NTHdPIdtFSEndH Sy@CHHD1HHDHHi - 10-15 points and at least a 5-card Heart suit. It denies being exactly 5-5 in the majors (opened 2NT).HdPIdtFSEndH Sy@CHHD1HHDHHV - 10-15 points and at least a 5-card suit. It denies being exactly 5-5 in the majors.HdPIdtFSEnd5H Sy@CHH1NT - 10-12 non-vulnerable, 13-15 vulnerable, balanced or semi-balanced with a 5-card minor. Continuations include Stayman, extended Stayman, HB@@@@A` Marx-SharplesHHH Transfers, INTRO, Transfer Lebensohl and South African Texas Transfers.HdPIdtFSEndl H Sy@CHHD2HHDHH - 11-15 points with a reasonable 6-card Club suit or a 5-card Club suit and a 4-card major. It specifically denies having 6-card Clubs and a 4-card major unless with a Diamond void (Opened 3HHDHH4), and denies possession of a 5-card major (Opened 2HHDHHD)HHD.HdPIdtFSEnd  A Sy@CHHD2HHDHH - Multi showing either H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH8(1) 5-9 points and a 6-card major (sometimes 5-card) or H[H[H[H[H[HH3(2) 16-23 points and exactly 4441 distribution, or H[H[H[H[H[H[HHg(3) 11-15 points with 8 playing tricks in a hand with a 5-card major and a 6-card or longer minor suit.HdPIdtFSEnd  A Sy@CHHD2HHDHHU - Reverse Roman, showing 10-15 points and exactly 4-card Hearts and 6-card Diamonds.HdPIdtFSEnd? HSy@CHHD2HHDHHU - Reverse Roman, showing 10-15 points and exactly 4-card Spades and 6-card Diamonds.HdPIdtFSEnd?GHSy@CHHX2NT - 5-9 points and at least 5-5 in the minors or 11-15 points and exactly 5-5 in the mHHajorsHH! or a 3/4-level Pre-empt in ClubsHHD.HdPIdtFSEndGU?HSy@CHHD3HHDHH - 11-15 points and exactly 6-card Clubs and an unspecified 4-card major. It specifically denies having a Diamond void (Opened 2HHDHHE).HdPIdtFSEndU$`GHSy@CHHD3HHDHH. - (1) A 3-level pre-empt in either major, or H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH*(2)a 4-level pre-empt in either minor, or H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH(3) 30-31 balanced.HdPIdtFSEnd`qhUHSy@CHHD3HHDHH, - 5-9 points and at least 5-5 in the majorsHdPIdtFSEndhs`HSy@CHHD3HHDHH< - (1) An Acol Gambling 3NT with an outside Heart entry, or H[H[H[H[H[HH3(2) 11-15 points and exactly 6-6 in the majors, or H[H[H[H[H[H[HH2(3) 5-9 points and at least 6-6 in the minors, or H[H[H[H[H[H[HH(4) 32-33 balanced.HdPIdtFSEndsuxhHSy@CHHC3NT - Acol Gambling 3NT, a long solid minor with no outside stops.HdPIdtFSEndxesHSy@CHHD4HHDHH - Texas Transfer to 4HHDHdPIdtFSEndixHSy@CHHD4HHDHHE - Texas Transfer to 4HHDHdPIdtFSEndIHSy@BD4HHDHHE - Normal Pre-emptSSEndIHSy@BD4HHC - Normal Pre-emptTPIdtFSEndJASy@BD5HHC - Normal Pre-emptTPIdtFSEndO%ALy@BD5HHC - Normal Pre-emptyTPIdtFSEnd%@4I& 2FA@B(b) Defensive BiddingSSEnd%r%HBA@& %@ A'@PP  YmZN22D @ Lebensohlp@@Y@CD- . @@@R3H Z2 @Majors SummaryP@@@@Y@P@@@pECDD But   +B @Outline (Not Indented)P@@@@Y@"@ Left Justified Outline Numbering@@@pE A@A +@D  O @@@QP  + @Outline (Indented)P@@@@Y@(@&Traditional Indented Outline Numbering@@@pE A@CfD ?" @@@QP wQf @ Table Textp@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@Db|r}# f^Uw @ Number Listp@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@D  ! @@@QP UcDf @ Heading 3P@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@D B}t> # @@@  ZLZP3ZW 1xpA@PX fxpA@P\[u^_`abZJZKZQb(S!FMd(e(f"Fc(g(h(i(j]  #0PAm/@ASSEnd ),Bqd@l@FStory,BWm-PAm,@ASSEnd *yd@Q ,@StoryYAAms6d.dc58dd@R1 @ @ SuperTable8dc c/6d4qd@Rf,@Story6d4Wccw d*r6dqd@Rs,@StoryEbdWddm8d;w5;dbd6dR7d @@Table;d6dP@BffBO}A`D7d ;d->d 8dR:d,@Story>d8dWd/Dd;ds8dR=d,@StoryDd;dW?dBdw Dd/Id>ds8dRCd,@StoryId>dWEdEdw Id/OdDds8dRHd,@StoryOdDdWJdMdw Od/RdIds8dRNd,@StoryRdIdWPdPdw Rd/YdOds8dRQd,@StoryYdOdWSdVdw Yd/\dRds8dRXd,@Story\dRdWZdZdw \d/bdYds8dR[d,@StorybdYdW]d`dw bd,r\ds8dRad,@Storyd\dWcdcdw$F Fs!F 'Ayd@l@FStoryAYAAm 8'4Hyd@l@Story5HY9A9Amk0mAo@ Note Initials`P@Y@x`al2 (U2 @First Line Indentp@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@D-# |>a+I* 2FA@B(d) Carding MethodsSSEnd_EA-Sy@B Signals:-JGCountC:-IIJHigh-Low shows an even number. 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HHINTRO:-H[H[HH%Redouble shows weak and 4441 or 4333 H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHdistribution. H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH)Bid shows 5-card or longer suit, to play.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH-Pass demands a redouble with either a strong H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH+hand or a weak hand with 4432 distribution H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH(bids over the redouble).HH{HcSEnd_E,y@AIJAgainst Suit Contracts:-J Journalist, 4th, MUDIIIIIIJAgainst NT Contracts:-JRoman, E4th, Top of Nothing.SSEndB|P4ASy@BJump Overcalls:-J2These are weak and obstructive, can be as weak as @@@@A` Jxxxx@@@@A` C.B IIIIJdCHHDHHC E @ @ @ GTxxxHcSEndAdKBd@dHLw{>dCHHDHHC E @ @ @ FKTxHcSEndKdJLdJdHLw{IdCHHDHHC E @ @ @ EJxHcSEndLd;MdKdHSw{IdCHHDHHC G xxxHcSEndTdGUdSdHL w{RdCHHCE @ @ @ FK9xxD HcSEndUd;VdTdHLw{RdCHHDHHC F x HcSEnd^dK_d]dHLw{\dCHHDHHD HB@ @ @ FAQxHcSEnd_dM`d^dHLw{\dCHHDHHD HB@ @ @ AKJxxHcSEndF EFFIoA @ Body Singlep@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@D= \B @GBullet 1p@@Y@P@@@pE A@Am@D  " @@@RH c PA#Sy@BTo Precision Club:-J CRO-Panama:-JSimple Overcalls are natural. IIIIIIIIJ'Double / 1NT / 2NT show 2-suited hands IIIIIIIJ*(CRO - Same Colour/Rank/Odd in that order)IIIIIIJ*Jump Overcalls are weak with that suit or IIIIIIIJ,slightly stronger with the other three suitsHHD.HcSEnd{vA Ly@CHH1NT Overcall:-H[HHD1HHG6-18HH in 2nd position, 1HHD1HHE-1HHD4HH' in 4th position. Responses are as for H[H[H[H[HHDan opening 1NT, but if in 4th position then all subsequent bidding H[H[H[H[HH,is natural, with a cue-bid acting as StaymanHHD.HH{HcSEndVaQA)Ly@B To Multi 2HHDHHE:-H[H[HB@ @ @ Dixon:-H[H[HHWith THH ransfer LHHebensohl sequences over the H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHdoublesHcSEndP0^BASy@B Ghestem:-IJ3Cue-bid shows the extreme unbid suits, at least 5-5IIIIIJ-2NT shows the lower unbid suits, at least 5-5IIIIIIJD3HHDHH- shows higher unbid suits, at least 5-5 (or 1HHDHHE-3HHDHHD)HcSEnd {Uc ;5df E EFEc PHA$Ly@CHH To Weak NT:-H[H[HHModified BrozelHHE:-H[HH+Double shows 16+ balanced or single-suited.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDHH shows HHDHHDHHF, 2HHDHH shows HHEHHF, 2HHDHH shows HHDHHDHHE, H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDHH shows HHDHHF & HHDHHD/HHDHH , 2NT shows HHDHHDHHB.IIIIIIIIJJump overcalls are intermediateC. IIIIIIIIJ+Over double, if partner does not stand the IIIIIIIJ double then 2HHDHH shows a weak 1-suited hand, H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDHH shows a weak HB@ @ @ 2-suiter,HHE 2HHDHH shows a H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH game-going HB@ @ @ 2-suiterHH without Spades, and 2HHDHHD H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHshows a game-going HB@ @ @ 2-suiterHH with Spades.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH)If Opponents run then Transfer Lebensohl.HcSEndv{^ASy@CHHTakeout doubles:-H[HH:Unlimited in strength. Transfer Lebensohl Sequences followHcSEndQnV,(y@BTo Weak Two Bids:-IIIJ&Takeout doubles and Transfer LebensohlB.SSEnd^vPASy@CHHSuperGhestem:-H[HH:Show strong, extreme 2-suited hands, at least 6-5 in shapeH[H[H[H[H[HH&Jump Cue-bid shows extreme unbid suitsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH3NT shows lower 2 unbid suitsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD1HHDHHG - 4HHDHH and 1x - 4HHDHH show the higher 2 unbid suitsHcSEnd ACD; 'c: E EEEA%Sy@CHHTo Strong NT:-H[HHModified Brozel:-H[HH*As above but double shows a single-suited H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHhand and is not for penalties.HcSEnd,QA'Ly@BTo Transfer PreD-eFmptsC:-J (a) By 2nd:-J+Double shows a 3-suited takeout, Pass then IIIIIIJFdoub*le is for penalties. 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Positive responses IIIJAare bid as normal, except that an immediate jump-shift shows any IIJrange of positive 4441.SSEndTA@First Line Indentp@@Y@P@@@pE A@A_@D-# Y%r%P% %K_u@'CHHIf there is intervention over the response to the second relay, then Pass is now Beta, and double/redouble is Epsilon in the suit intervened (@HFnotHH the suit below), unless the intervention is in OpenerA Os first or second suits or in NTA Os, in which case it is Epsilon in the suit below.HHF%HcSEnd%"S. U(Y%HBt%YH@A2CW.;.,I FFAu@&B4.1 One No TrumpSSEnd,&,,AR_CFH Au@'CHcSEndU. S.999BMJ_CFH$Au@'BThis Opening is used with almost every hand containing 16 or more points, and some with 11-15 but extreme distribution/playing values. 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Opener completes the transfer with no game interest or bids the cheapest suit in which they would XEnotX accept an invitation to game. For example: If Responder bids 2NT (showing Clubs) then 3HHC from Opener shows a preference for Spades amongst the black suits, but no game interest in either, but game interest if Responder has either red suitC.yTPIdtGr8PBlt@@@@R"KSEnd #W C yu@DX2.6.1 OvercallsIJOver simple or jump overcalls @ @ @ FuptoE 3HHC doubles are negative and strong hands will almost always proceed via a double or cue-bid of their suit. Lebensohl 2NT is always available if space permits: SSEndAK{u@BBid and @ @ @ GrebidK the suit (via Lebensohl if available), which is always a limited sequence.SSEnd$_F<u In standard Precision, relays in a new suit after a Forcing No Trump and response generally show a weak hand and a long suit. As this occurs infrequently and by no means guarantees that the contract will be played in the right strain anyway, it has been discarded and these bids given over to low-level slam exploration. There are two types of sequence depending on whether or not Opener has definitely shown a second suit.SEnd@"P1AR_CFH Au@ ASSEndL{]IP FFAu@BD2.1JOne Heart and One SpadeSSEndNT{tA[Ru@BD1.5J*Continuations after an Immediate Alpha AskSSEnd  AA@  f$HR_BTP Au@CHcSEnd#e#q#AR_BFB Au@'AIJD2HHBJCNoJD2HHEXB1JCNoSSEndA"(2"AK_FFxAu@'DXF2.XE9X.1 More on RelaysjIn section 2.4 above it will be seen that responder can sometimes embark on a relay sequence unsure as to whether Opener has a second suit or not. However, in such a sequence as @ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -1NT-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D,HH where 2HHDHH is Gamma and 3HHDHHC } is the second relay, it is evident that responder has got a second suit here (6-card suit shown in response to Gamma, thus 2HHDHH_ was not a 3-card suit with 5332 shape) and the responses to the second relay can be adjusted aHHDcHH&cordingly:- So in the sequence above 3HHDHHX would now show a Diamond shortage and 3NT would show a Heart shortage. In either case 4HHDHH is now EHH psilon and 4HHDHH or 4HHDHH is Beta depending on where the shortage is. To illustrate this principle, the hand below is from actual game play and gave us a vulnerable slam swing which helped win us a Swiss Teams event.HcSEnd6p 76B1C_BB Au@'CH[H[HB@ @ @ F5NTH[H[HHD7HHDHcSEnd555B)C_FFAu@'CH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ F4NTH[H[HH5shows slam interest in Clubs. Responder converts to 5HHDHHE/6HHCB IIIIJ;or may cue-bid at the 5-level if interested in a Grand SlamSSEndlllAvR_BB Au@ AIJD4HHE@HD4H[HHENoH[HHD5HHE@HD5H[HHENoHcSEndUs,yu@ CHB@ @ @ Geg:-HHD H[HHD1HHDHHE-2HHDHHD-HHD2HHDHHE-3HHDHH is forcing whereasH[H[H[H[H[HB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH# is non-forcing, showing a minimum HB@ @ @ single-suiterHH0 with no fit for either of OpenerA Os 2 suits.HdPBlt@@@@ SEnd${_z{AK_BB Au@'CH[H[HHD4HHE@HD3H[HHENoH[HBH@@ ENoH[HBH@@ ENoHcSEnd;CAL yu@CH[H[HBE    FNo@B@ @ @ D5H[HHDXH[HHENoH[HBH@@ ENoHdPSpcFfSEndf u W ALyu@AIIIJI KFastA O raises imply an ability to compete further, whereas A KslowA O raises are weaker and showing less suitable hands. SSEndxs_AK_Br|B Au@'AIL@ @ @ G3NTR@ @ @ B4IIJD4HHE@HB5SSEnd(̄(AR_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 4HHDHZ%shows 5-6 in the minors (at least). 4HHC is Beta.SSEndj݅BjJ_B9B Au@'CH[H[HHENoH[H[H[HHD1HHDHcSEnd<'<?=AR_FF Au@,CH[H[HHF- 3HHF -HHE 3HHDHH shows a Diamond shortageHcSEnd   AHK{u@BD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHF - H[HHD1HHDH[HH?shows any 4441 hand. 1NT asks, and Opener shows the suit below H[H[H[H[HH?the singleton. Responder now sets the suit or may make a Range H[H[H[H[HHBAsk in the singleton suit with an exceptionally suitable hand. If H[H[H[H[H[HH>Responder sets the suit, Opener may invite with a maximum, if H[H[H[H[H[HH space permitsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF1NTH[HH:shows a balanced or semi-balanced hand. Continuations are H[H[H[H[H[HH@exactly as over an Opening 1NT except that 3-level suit bids areÄH[H[H[H[H[HH*invitational with a good 6 or 7-card suit HB@ @ @ (KQTxxxHH minimum), but H[H[H[H[HHnot much outside.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDH[HH8shows 6-card Clubs or 5-card Clubs and 4-card Diamonds. H[H[H[H[H[HHContinuations are natural, 2HHDHHD/HHDHH showing 5-card suits.H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDH[HH8shows any hand with 5-card Diamonds and 4-card Clubs, a H[H[H[H[H[HH8minimum hand with 5-5 in the Minors, a minimum hand withH[H[H[H[H[HH=5-card Diamonds and a 4-card major, or a minimum hand with a H[H[H[H[HH/6-card Diamond suit. Continuations are natural.H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDH[HHshows extra values. A Double by Opener is for takeout, but by H[H[H[H[H[HHBresponder in 4th position is negative, showing values but no good H[H[H[H[HH/bid and implying interest in any unbid majors. HcSEndg&^p&%AR_CFH Au@'BThis O.pening shows one of the following hand-types:-SSEnd9%P%0%AR_CFH$Au@'CHHѿIf there is intervention over the Gamma response, then Pass is asking for the shortage (and now double or redouble by Opener shows the suit above the intervention) and double by responder is an immediate Beta.HcSEnd/=/.ARu@&B4.2 Basic Scheme of ResponsesSSEnd,&,d,AR_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd9d99BOJ{u@(B+16-23 strength and any 4441 shape (Opened 2HHDHHD)HcSEndF7FHBJu@&B5.7 Positive ResponsesSSEndQ=m?AbRu@B2.2 Basic Scheme of ResponsesSSEndzFF"A^R_CFH Au@B he only exceptions to this are:-SSEndo&t`AZR_CFH Au@CHcSEndJAWK{u@CHHD1HHDHH - 1NT - 2HHDH[HHshows any 4441 hand.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHE-2HHDHHD H[HH<A R_FF Au@,CH[H[HHF- 3HHF -HHE 3HHDHH shows a Club shortageHcSEnd AKK{u@BD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHD H[HH- 1NTH[HH:shows a balanced or semi-balanced hand. Continuations are H[H[H[H[H[HHBexactly as over an Opening 1NT bid, except that 3-level suit bids H[H[H[H[HHshow a solid or HB@ @ @ semi-solidHH% 6 or 7-card suit. Continuations are H[H[H[H[H[HH=natural with new suit bids being cue bids and 3NT showing no H[H[H[H[H[HHparticular interest.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDH[HH2shows a weak 6-card Club suit or 4-5 in the minorsH[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH asks:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD/HHDHH# show 3-card majors, minimum range.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH- 2NT shows 2245, minimum.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH# shows 6-card Clubs, minimum range.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH# shows 6-card Clubs, maximum range.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH* shows 3-card Hearts, 1345 shape, maximum.H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH* shows 3-card Spades, 3145 shape, maximum.H[H[H[H[H[H[HH - 3NT shows 2245 shape, maximum.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD/HHDHH show 5-card majors, minimum.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH2- Other continuations are natural and non-forcing.H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDH[HH,shows 6-card Diamonds or 5-4+ in the minors.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD/HHDHH' show minimum hands with a 5-card suit.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH - 2NT asks:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH2 shows a minimum hand with 1354 or 3154 shape, or H[H[H[H[H[HH8 5-5 in the minors, or 6-card Diamonds with a ClubH[H[H[H[H[H[HH stop.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH - 3HHDHH asks again:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH - 3HHDHHD/HHDHH) show 3-card suits, or stops with 6-card H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH DiamondsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH& - 3NT Maximum hand with 2254/2263H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH) shows 6-card Diamonds with a Club stop. H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH! Continuations are natural.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD/HHDHH2 show 3-card majors with 1354, 3154, 1363 or 3163 H[H[H[H[H[H[HHshape, with maximum range.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH3- 3NT shows a maximum hand with 2254 or 2263 shape.H[H[H[H[HHD-HHE 2HHDH[HH-shows 4-card Hearts and 5 or 6-card Diamonds.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH) shows a minimum hand with 5-card Spades.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH - 2NT asks:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HH"Minimum hand with 1453/0454 shape.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHB J%shows a minimum hand with 3460 shape.IIIIIIJF- 3HHDHHD H[HH%shows a minimum hand with 3451 shape.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HHshows a HB@ @ @ maxiomumHH hand with 3451 shape.H[H[H[H[H[H[HH- 3NT H[HHshows 2452 shape, any range.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH%shows a maximum hand with 1453 shape.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH%shows a maximum hand with 3460 shape.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH$shows a maximum hand with 0454 shapeH[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HH/shows a minimum hand with at least 5-card ClubsH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHCB JCM*inimum hand with at least 3-card Diamonds IIIIIIJand no fit for HeartsIIIIIIIIIIJF- 3HHDHHD H[HH&shows at least 4-card Hearts, minimum.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH- 3NT H[HH'shows a maximum hand, balanced with no H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH Heart fit.HH{HcSEnd   IID {FFr=HAu@BD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 3HHDH[HH/shows 5-5 or 6-5 in the minors, maximum range. H[H[H[H[H[H[HHContinuations are natural.H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD3HHDH[HH8shows 6-card or longer Diamonds, unbalanced and maximum H[H[H[H[H[HHDrange. If at all possible, this bid should only be made with a Club H[H[H[H[HHBstop, handing without this bidding 2NT instead. Continuations are H[H[H[H[HHnatural.HdPBlt@@@@ PIdtF SEnd d R AGRu@BD1.2JContinuations After 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHcSEnd  (  ADR{u@BD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHE -H[HHENoH[HHis Gamma in Hearts. A relay over the response is Beta and any H[H[H[H[H[HHother new suit is Epsilon.HcSEndčBC_BnB Au@'CH[H[HHD5HHE@HD6H[H[H[HHD5HHE@HD7H[H[HcSEndE'EEBJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEndp&&g&AK{u@(B*Hands with a reasonable 6-card Club suit @ @ @ (QJTxxxq minimum) and no other 4-card suit except possibly 4-card Diamonds, unless 4-3 in the majors with a Diamond void.SSEnd0%&9%%AR_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd/8//AK_FFr=$Au@'BThis comprises, Stayman, @ @ @ Marx-Sharples_ transfers, game-forcing asking bids at the 3-level (not if partner is known to be weak, as in @ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -1NT,HHD HB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -1NT,HHG or HB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ G-1NTHB@ @ @ F):-HcSEndd,,[,A K_FF+\$Au@'CHHFIf HB@ @ @ FLHOHH# makes a take-out double over the 2HHDHH/ bid, then redouble is takes the place of the 2HHDHH* relay and other bids are natural. Opener HB@ @ @ rebids,HHZ so far as is possible, exactly as if there had been no interference and partner had bid 2HHDHHD.HcSEnd&d&&AR{u@(BCHands with a 6-card Club suit, a Diamond void and 4-3 in the majorsSSEnd()I| _FFr=Au@'B3If Opener shows one of the less extreme hand-types @ @ @ F(ie: responds to the 2HHDHH relay with a bid not beyond 3HHDHH&), then the responses are as follows:-HcSEnd999BPJ{u@(CHH30+ balanced (Opened 3HHDHH with 30-31 balancedHH or 3HHDHH with 32-33 balanced)HcSEndH'F>BªJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEndmTQAdR_CFH Au@B.The basic outline of responses is as follows:-SSEndJJVIL {u@CHHD1HHDHH - 1NT - 2HHDH[HH@shows any hand with 5-card or longer Diamonds (including 5332) ÄH[H[H[H[HHand is treated like a 2HHDHH response to a 1HHDHH Opener (See comments H[H[H[H[HHabove).H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH7 is a Range Beta Ask on identical lines to those above.H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHH - 2NT H[HHF- 3HHDHH shows 5-4 or 5-5 in the minorsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH shows 6+ DiamondsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH shows 4-card HeartsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH shows 4-card SpadesH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH- 3NT shows 2353 or similarH[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH'- All other bids are exactly as after 1HHDHHG - 2HHDHH, including over H[H[H[H[H[H[HH interference.HcSEnd??2MIwJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHD H[HH- 1NTH[HH/shows 5-card Hearts with a minor suit singletonHcSEnd?M>IrJ_FF Au@'BAfter the sequence HHD1HHDHHE-1HHDHHE-1HHDHH6 Responder can refuse the relay in only 3 situations:-HcSEndd8u8N8BEJ{u@)B9With the strong hand, Responder passes over the redouble.TPIdtGr8PBlt@@@@R"KSEndAR_CFH Au@BMHands which are essentially weak and single-suited can be treated in a variet y of ways:SSEnd%ALyu@ DX2.4.1 Cheapest RelayJ6A relay in the cheapest new suit (but see comments on @ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ G-1NTHOL above) is always Gamma in OpenerA Os first major, regardless of whether a second suit has been shown or not. A relay over the response asks opener to bid the suit below any shortage held and a bid of the short suit is then Beta 0-2. If responder does not make the second relay but bids another suit then this is Epsilon, unless 4HHDHHE/4HHDHHe in which case it is Beta. If responder does make the second relay, then Opener responds as follows:-HcSEnd(@1AR{u@ B Any 16+ hand with trump support.SSEnd  DHR_BTP Au@CH[HH2. Natural, 8-10HcSEnd#n##AR_BFB Au@'AIJD4HHEXB4JCNoJD4HHEXB5JCNoSSEndv~2"^~AK_u@'CHH 3. With a singleton Diamond and HB@ @ @ DKHB@ @ @ DxHH- in Spades, he can hardly be better.HH{HcSEnd7&87 7B3J_BP Au@'CHcSEnd5"5h5B'J_FFAu@'CHH1NT - 4HHDH[H[H[HH8is Beta, but responder must set the contract or make an H[H[H[H[H[H[HH4obviously invitational bid at the 5-level over the rHHDeHHsponseHHD.HcSEndrjalAvR_BB Au@ AIJD7HHEXB8JCNoJD7HHE@HE7sSEndbJq,yu@ D@ @ @ Feg:-B JD1HHDHHE-2HHDHHE-2HHDHHE-3HHDHH is Range Beta.H[H[H[H[H[HHD1HHDHHE-2HHDHHE-2HHDHHE-3HHDHH is Beta 0-2H[H[H[H[H[H[HB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ G-1NTHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ FNT-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH is invitationalH[H[H[H[HB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHH is simple preference.HdPBlt@@@@ SEndbzP2{_zAR_BP Au@'CHH"1. Could equally have gone via 1NTHcSEndP.WCAVP Au@CHdPSpcFfSEndqpAR_u@'B1. Forcing RelayIJ 2. 6-card Clubs, 2 stops outsideJ3. Which stops?SSEnd(h((_CFH$Au@'CH[H[HH- 3NT H[HH?shows 6-card Clubs, 2326 shape or similar, and a maximum, with H[H[H[H[HH?all the side-suits stopped. In this instance, the Club suit is H[H[H[H[H[HHCsometimes not A Obest everA O, because of the outside strength.HcSEnd݅BjC_B9P Au@'AIL@ @ @ G2NTR@ @ @ B3KH[H[HB@ @ @ G3NT@B@ @ @ D4HcSEndj<<O'HrFBJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd"ymAdR_CFH Au@ASSEnd_ AUK{u@BD1HHDHH - 1NT - 2HHDH[HH3shows any hand (including 5332) with 5-card Clubs. H[H[H[H[H[H[HH8To all intents this is treated exactly like a positive 2HHDHH response to H[H[H[H[HHFa 1HHDHH Opener, with one exception:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH' is a Range Ask, responses as follows:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH shows a minimum handH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH" shows a maximum with 0-2 ControlsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH%- 2NT shows a maximum with 3 controlsH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH" shows a maximum with 4 Controls, HB@ @ @ FetcHHD HBH@@ FetcH[H[H[H[H[H[HHANew suit bids over the response to the Range Beta Ask are Theta. H[H[H[H[HH Over the 2HHDHH or 2HHDHH( responses, if Responder hands over the H[H[H[H[H[HHECaHH?ptaincy of the hand with 2NT, then Opener should bid along the H[H[H[H[HHfollowing lines:-H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHD/HHDHH - 2NT H[HHF- 3HHD  shows 6-card ClubsIIIIIIIIIJF- 3HHDHH shows 2245 shapeH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD/HHDHH" show 3-card majors with 3145/1345H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH-3NT shows any 5332 handH[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH'- All other bids are exactly as after 1HHDHHG - 2HHDHHE. HB@ @ @ DiHB@ @ @ DeHB@ @ @ E:-HHE 2HHDHH and 2HHDHH are H[H[H[H[H[HHE HH"Theta, 2NT is Theta in Diamonds, 3HHDHH is Gamma, HB@ @ @ FetcHHG etcHHD.HH{HcSEnd?q??IxJ_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHE-2HHC asks where the singleton is andSSEnd>"?->IqJ_CFH Au@'ASSEndN8d838BDJ{u@(BPass instructs Opener to redouble and by this Responder shows either a hand strong enough to expect to make 1NT or a weak hand with 4432 distribution, or an invitational 2-suited handC:-SSEndRiIb FFAu@B 2.5 Weak @ @ @ Single-SuitersSSEnd%ASyu@CH[H[H[H[HOD(1) If he has shown a second suit, then he simply bids his fragment to show a shortage in the 4th suit, or bids his major, his 2nd suit or NTA Os (whichever is the cheaper and/or most appropriate) to deny a shortage. A relay by responder over the denial is Beta and any other bid is either natural and to play, or Epsilon.HcSEndv?xwIZ FFAu@ B2.3 Forcing No TrumpSSEnd\(AR{u@ BeFBJ_CFH0Au@'CH[H[H[HH'Direct raises of OpenerA Os suit by RHHesponder are pre-emptive, H[H[H[H[H[HHEwhereas immediate raises of ResponderA Os suit by Opener agree the H[H[H[HH>suit and ask for any shortage to be shown by bidding the suit H[H[H[H[H[HHbelow.HcSEndyAeLyu@DX2.2.1 Limit RaisesIOThese are similar to Acol, but are more pre-emptive and based on good trump support and distribution rather than a genuine point count. Immediate jumps to game in a Major will always have at least 4-card trump support and a singleton. Immediate raises rarely contain more than 11 @ @ @ GHCP@ @ @ B.SSEndVsASRu@B1.4 Continuations after 1HHDHH - 1NTHcSEnd?f??IyC_FF Au@'AIIIJF- 2HHDHH shows a Club singleton HcSEnd->>MIpC_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 3HHDH[HHshows a Heart/Diamond HB@ @ @ 2-suiter,HH with extra values.HcSEnd38N8 BCC{u@(Redouble shows a weak hand with 4333 or 4441 distribution. Opener bids his lowest 4-card suit and responder passes unless his singleton suit has been hit, in which case he relays in the next suit up and Opener can then determine where the best resting spot lies. If the @ @ @ RedoublerE Xraises6 the suit Opener bids then this shows an invitational @ @ @ 3-suiter@ @ @ B.SSEndiNALyu@D@H2.4.3 2nd Cheap RelayH[HHgIf Opener has definitely shown a second suit, then a relay in the second-cheapest new suit is Gamma or HB@ @ @ FEtaHH in the @HsecondHH suit. Continuations over the HB@ @ @ Gamma/EtaHH response are as in 2.4.1 above HB@ @ @ G(ie:HHT a 2nd relay asks for any shortage held to facilitate a Beta Ask in the short suit).HH{HcSEndALyu@CH[H[H[H[HH8(2) If Opener has denied holding a second suit, then he HB@ @ @ rebidsHHT his major or bids NTA Os to deny a shortage, or bids the suit below the shortage.HcSEndfC@Ig yu@$CHH!At the table this went for 1100, HB@ @ @ DeclarerHH* making only 2 hearts and 1 in each minor.HH{HH 2.7 MOTORTPIdtGNPSpcFfSEndBvAxR_FF$Au@ B This is the cornerstone of the 1HHDHH and 1HHDHH˥ sequences and is used for almost all A KgoodA O raises in OpenerA Os trump suit. It can also be used with balanced hands with more than 8 points without sufficient support for partnerA Os major.ÁHcSEndxvrAvK_u@ BE9. Can now see 13 tricks, as North must be a void in Hearts and have @ @ @ EAxx in Clubs.ySSEndoAR{u@ CHHEGood supporting hands in the 12-15 point range with a side-suit void.HcSEndws;lIU yu@ DX2.2.7 Jump ShiftIKHHThese are fit-showing, promising decent trump support and a source of tricks in a side-suit, but probably only 8-9 points. Over 1HHDHH%, 2NT is a fit-showing jump-shift in @HSpadesHH (because 1HHDHHE-2HHDHH! is the undefined mini-splinter).HcSEndCHR_BTP Au@CH[HH4. Forced relayHcSEnd#n##AR_BFB Au@'AIJD6HHEXB8JCNoJD6HHEXB9JCNoSSEnd|x^~|AR_BaPAu@'CHHI1. Negative. A classic Sputnik double showing the unbid suits.HcSEnd_5'h515B%J_CFH Au@'CHcSEndIm:maAvR_BP Au@ AJ2. 5-5 and MaximumSSEndJAoL,yu@ B֪An immediate raise to the 3-level in OpenerA Os suit is forcing and agrees the suit. If Opener has not reversed, the A KfastA O 3-level preference is a Range Beta Ask. If Opener has reversed, it is Beta 0-2. SSEnd9{vez2{AR_BPAu@'CHHG3. Can see that all his points are working well, so bids the game.HcSEnd^amWAVP Au@CHH* suit and anticipating rich pickings!!!HdPSpcFfSEndu((h(AR_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows 3415 shape, @HminimumHH range (4HHDHH is Beta)HcSEnd6<O<)=BnJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHH - 1NTH[H[HHshows 19-21 Balanced.HcSEnd@&@@IJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd;B&GB&BIJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd F'FEBJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd A BIk FFAu@&BD2.C8 Trial BidsSSEnd("I&(AR_CFH Au@'ASSEndJ/`/A/AR_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHBJMis either a transfer to Hearts or the start of an invitational Baron sequenceSSEnd111B C_FF Au@'BE1NTG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[HHFis HB@ @ @ FEtaHH in XSpades%. Continuations as immediately above.SSEnd000BJ_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDHHE/3HHDH[HH(are invitational with 5-4 in the majors.HcSEnd+X,+A Ru@&B3.3 Intervention over 2HHDHH SequencesHcSEnd&"&&AR_CFH Au@'ASSEnd)}) )AR_CFH Au@'CH[H[HH- 2NTH[HH+shows 12-13 balanced with no fit for HeartsHcSEnd:'+::BSJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd4+44BC_FFr=Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHH - 2NTH[H[HHshows HB@ @ @ FQxxHH4 or better in Clubs, irrespective of range. Any bid H[H[H[H[H[HHby responder other than 3HHDHH is now game-forcing.HcSEndW4x4J4BC_u@'CH[H[H[H\@HyAfSyu@DX2.2.2 One No TrumpJOver 1HHDHH and 1HHDHO, the 1NT bid is a Forcing No Trump (See below). This response can be made on a wide variety of hands from a good 2-level raise through to 15-point balanced hands without support for the Major, and even 16+ hands with trump support wanting to investigate for slam at a low level.HcSEnds&!ARR_CFH Au@CHcSEnd?|@?IzJ_FF Au@'CH[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH shows a Diamond singletonHcSEndM->>BoC_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HHshows a Club/Heart HB@ @ @ 2-suiter,HH minimum rangeHcSEnd 38#8B|CC{u@(B-Immediate 3-level bids are invitational with Xat leastC a 6-card suit and at least one marked shortage and no desire risk @ @ @ 1NTX@ @ @ B.SSEndN@iEASyu@CH[H[H[H[HHIf insufficient support is shown to agree the suit, then responder must set the final contract unless making an obviously invitational bid. If responder does not make a Theta, then he is setting the final contract in NTA Os or OpenerA Os Major.ÁHcSEndC ALyu@CH[H[H[H[HH(3) If Opener has HB@ @ @ rebidHH@ a minor in a sequence where it may or may not be a second suit ÂHB@ @ @ G(eg:HHD HB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -1NT-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -2NT)HB@ @ @ D,HHD then over the second relay he bids as follows:- With 5332 shape he HB@ @ @ rebidsHL NTA Os at the cheapest level. If he has a second suit and a shortage then he bids his fragment to show the shortage in the 4th suit, as above. If he has a second suit but no shortage, then he returns to his major or second suit, whichever is the cheaper.HcSEndBfAHA_CFH0Au@DH@@ MOTORT is a scheme of responses after our Opening of One of a Major is Doubled for takeout. The core part of these responses is that the bids from 1NT through to the suit below OpenerA Os Major are all transfers. Mini-splinters, Full Splinters and fit-showing Jump-Shifts are unaffected by the Double. The basic scheme for MOTOR is as follows:-SSEndEfAOP Au@$CHH 5. Helpless. HdPSpcFfSEnd&AyR_CFH Au@ CHcSEndrxnAvK_u@ B6. 1st Round Control (No @ @ @ 2nd/3rd)IJ7. Epsilon in Hearts-: A slight risk if North has a void club and @ @ @ EKxx8 in Hearts as the Response would go beyond @ @ @ E6NTX which is all the combined hands could make, but itA Os difficult to imagine oppo!nents ignoring a 12-card Club fitB.J 8. 1st Round Control. ISSEndtA~R{u@ CHHJGood supporting hands in the 12-15 point range with a side-suit singleton.HcSEndLwAmLyu@ D@H2.2.8 Lebensohl@\@[HHThis gives this system enormous flexibility and range of nuance. This is particularly true in 3-suited auctions (with or without a reverse) where the third suit is bid at the 2-level. THH.he range of responses is expanded as follows:-H[HcSEnd;wAkLyu@DX2.2.6 3NT ResponseJThis is rarely used as the requirements are very specific: It shows a balanced hand with either 4333 shape (3-card trump support) or 4432 shape with a @ @ @ doubleton in OpenerA Os major. It XFalso^ shows a sever shortage of controls, 2 at the most but more usually one, in a hand with 14-15 @ @ @ GHCP@ @ @ C. It is an obvious warning to @ @ @ declarerB that 9 tricks in NTA Os may be easier than 10 tricks in a suit.SSEndk1HR_BTB Au@CH[HH5. Long-suit trial in HHDHHM HHDsHcSEnd#M##AK_BFP Au@'AILH@@ CNoLH@@ CNoSSEnd|%||AR_BaP Au@'CHcSEnd15J_5(5B$C_FFTAu@'B1NT - 3HHDHHE/3HHDHHE/3HHDHHE/3HHDH[H[HH;are all 16+ and Alpha in the suit bid. Asking bids are now H[H[H[H[H[HH;firmly established. If, however, responder cannot have the H[H[H[H[H[HHvalues to invite or force slam HB@ @ @ G(ie:HH he is known to be 0-10), H[H[H[H[H[HH:then 3-level major responses show a good 6-card suit with H[H[H[H[H[HH9at least 2 of the Top Honours but little outside and are H[H[H[H[H[H[HH=invitational, based on distribution rather than solid values H[H[H[H[H[HH&(which would be shown via a transfer).HcSEndmxnImAvR_BPAu@ AJO3. Gamma in Spades (Upgrading his hand to 16+ because of the double fit)SSEndiAnL,yu@ BESimple preference to openerA Os suit at the 2-level is non-forcing.ISSEndez%hz9{AR_BP Au@'CHcSEndme^AVP Au@CHH.B2. A OHe can get himself out of this messE HdPSpcFfSEndh(u(Z(AR_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows exactly 4405 shape (4HHDHH is Beta).HcSEnd)<'6<;BaJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd C/CCBJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHH - 2NTH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHis a transfer to CHHGlubsHcSEnd9r:8A R_FF Au@,CH[HHF- 3HHDHH% is a long-suit trial bid in DiamondsHcSEndAOR{u@CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 3HHDH[HH.shows a minimum hand with exactly 4144 shape.}HcSEnd`  X HAR{u@CHHD1HHDHH - X - H[HHENoH[HH6shows 0-7 or 8-10 with no 4-card major or 5-card minorH[H[H[H[H[HHEXXH[HH8shows 11-13 points, or 16+ with 5-card Clubs or DiamondsH[H[H[H[HHD1HHDH[HH.shows 8-10, natural, may only be a 4-card suitH[H[H[H[H[H[HHD1HHDH[HH.shows 8-10, natural, may only be a 4-card suitH[H[H[H[H[H[HHF1NTH[HH!shows 14+, continuations as belowH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDH[HH+shows 8-10, natural, at least a 5-card suitH[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDH[HH+shows 8-10, natural, at least a 5-card suitH[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHD2HHDHHD/HHDH[HH&show 16+ and are Alpha in the suit bidHcSEnd *  H4R_CFH Au@ATPIdtF SEndjH!R_B!B Au@AJD3HHEXB2JCNoJD3HHEXB3JCNoSSEnd >>=BoJ_FF Au@'BD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHH - 2NTH[H[H[H[HHshows 22-23 Balanced.HcSEnd@@@IC_CFHAu@'CHH Where Opener HB@ @ @ rebidsHHG 2NTHH , 3NT or HB@ @ @ F4NTHHM to show a strong balanced hand, then the scheme of responses is as follows:-HcSEndGB"]B;BIJ_CFH Au@'ASSEndFeF FBC_CFH0Au@'CH[H[H[HH@By Responder, fast bids at the 3-level are invitational whereas ÄH[H[H[H[H[HH=slow bids are weaker and to play. Fast cue-bids shows a good H[H[H[H[H[HHH4-card raise in OpenerA Os suit (if one has been shown) whilst a slow H[H[H[H[HH#cue-bid shows a good 3-card raise. HcSEnd 4 AK_CFH0Au@,BCWhere a Major suit has been agreed at the 2-level by natural means @ @ @ F(ie:v Asking bids not established), then both long-suit and short-suit trial bids are available. A relay over the major is @ @ @ GRomex asking to make a XGshort-suit trial bidY. Bids which do not use the Lebensohl relay are long-suit trial bids in that suit. Thus:-SSEnd ILyu@$BK" JD1HHC6F - (X) A O 2NT Is a fit-showing jump-shift in SpadesHH{HdPSpcFfSEnd("(B&AR_CFH Au@'ASSEnd`/co/J/AR_FF Au@'B1NT - 2HHDH[HHis a transfer to SpadesHcSEnd121B J_FF Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[HH is similar in character to the 2HHDHHE-3HHDHH sequence above.HcSEnd0|00BJ_CFHHAu@'CH[H[H[H\@H7These last two sequences have a different meaning when @\@\@\@\@\@H;partner is known not to have game values, and in that case @\@\@\@\@\@H7merely show a hand with a 4-card major and a 5-card or @\@\@\@\@\@H=longer minor (usually at least 6-card). If partner has shown @\@\@\@\@\@H;no major or the wrong one, responder mere converts to 3 of @\@\@\@\@\@Hhis minor, to play.HcSEnd+++A R_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH$shows 12-13 points and a 6-card suitHcSEnd&&&AR_FFAu@'BD2HHDHHD H[HHF- 2HHDH[HHCis a forcing relay (see below), used by most good responding hands H[H[H[H[HH.except those worth an immediate 16+ Alpha Ask.HcSEnd)+))AK_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH@shows 12-13 points, no Heart fit and a weakness in a sharp suit ÁHcSEnd+:C::BTC_FF0Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDH[HHGshows any hand with 0-7 points (not 4-7 with a 6-card major), but note H[H[H[HH*that a 7-point hand containing 3 controls HB@ @ @ G(ie:HH An Ace and a King) is shown H[H[H[HHGas a positive unless 4333 shape. This response is also given with 8-10 H[H[H[H[HH&points and any 4441 distribution (See @HImpossible NegativeHH , below).HcSEnd444BC_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHCG - @ @ @ G2NT@ @ @ E/3HB@ @ @ CG - 4HHDH[HH$sets the suit and asks for cue bids.HcSEndJ4W4<4BC_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[H[HHshows maximum, HB@ @ @ doubletonHH Club, and 4432 shape.HcSEndo7E7f7B8J{u@(B$2-level bids are merely competitive.SSEnd>faAgSyu@DX2.2.3 Change of SuitoA one-round force. 2-over-1 responses usually show at least a good 10 count and are forcing to the level of 2NT (See Lebensohl below, because 2NT is rarely natural). Delayed game raises deny a singleton or void but show a fair side suit in addition to at least good 3-card trump support.SSEnd!sAQK{u@CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 3HHDH[HH.shows a minimum hand with exactly 4441 shape.}H[H[H[H[H[H[HHAfter any of the above, no HB@ @ @ FEtaHH$ Asks are permitted. Responder sets H[H[H[H[HHBthe contract or may make a Beta Ask in the singleton suit with an H[H[H[H[HH?especially suitable hand, but must set the contract after that.HcSEnd@}@?I{J_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD H[HHshows 0-4 and long ClubsHcSEnd>'M>BoJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd#8^ 8BBJ{u@(B=Immediate 2-level bids show a 5-card or longer suit, to play.SSEndE8N yu@CH[H[H[H[HH After the Beta response, Responder may (and usually does) make a Theta in any suit other than OpenerA Os major, a response showing HB@ @ @ FQxxHHI or better agreeing the suit (and now Epsilons are permitted elsewhere). HcSEnd 7EALyu@D@H2.4.2 No Second Suit@[HHCIf Opener has definitely denied a second suit, then a relay in the HB@ @ @ 2nd-cheapestHHD new suit is Beta and does not necessarily agree OpenerA Os major ÂHB@ @ @ G(ie:HH unconditional Beta).HcSEnd AIY_CFH Au@ASSEndQAVP Au@"CHH4. In desperationHdPIdtGPSpcFfSEndzAzR_CFH Au@ CHHJThe forcing relay is generally used with one of the following hand types:-HcSEndn;rnAvR_BP Au@ AJ5. Epsilon in ClubsSSEndA}K{u@ CHH:Balanced supporting hands in the 8-12 points range with a HB@ @ @ ruffingHH value.HcSEnd;AiLyu@AIIIKHB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ -2NT-@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ C shows a Diamond SCingletonSSEnd1$5H R_BTP Au@CHcSEnd#!$#AR_BFP Au@'ASSEnd||zzAR_BaB Au@'CH[H[HHD3HHDH[HHD3HHE@HD2H[HHENoH[HHD4HHE@HD3HcSEnd(5C154B#J_CFH Au@'DX4.3.3 Other ResponsessSEndn@nmAvR_BP Au@ AJ4. 5-card, 2 Top HonoursSSEndhz$kzezHR_BP Au@'CHcSEndvmAVPAu@!CHH63. More than happy to play in game at the 1-level.HdPIdtGPSpcFfSEndZ(h(S(AR_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH9shows 6-card or longer Clubs with only one side suit stopHcSEnd;)<;B`J_FFr=> >BoJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHH - 2NTH[H[HHshows 24-25 Balanced.HcSEnd@&@|@IJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd]B_~BGBIC_CFH Au@'DX5.4.2 Over Spade R@ @ @ semi-positivesSEnd4"5 AR_CFH Au@,ASSEndAIHA_FF Au@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A M 2HHC Is an unspecified @ @ @ Mini=splinterSSEndB&"(;&AR_CFH Au@'ASSEndo/g/`/AR_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDH[HHis a transfer to ClubsHcSEnd2221B J_FF0Au@'CHHF1NTHHG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 4HHDH[H[HHis Minor-suit StaymanHH, Opener can bid 4HHDHH to agree H[H[H[H[H[H[HH4Diamonds or cue bid a major to agree Clubs. With no H[H[H[H[H[H[HH7interest in Slam, Opener can simply bid game in either H[H[H[H[H[H[HHminor.HcSEnd000_FF Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[HH-shows values for game but concern about ClubsHcSEnd+++A R_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH$shows 12-13 points and a 6-card suitHcSEnd&9'&AR_FF$Au@'CHHD2HHDH[HHF- 2HHDH[HH/shows a limited hand with 5-card Hearts. Over 2HHDHHE-2HHDHHE-2HHDHH, 2NT Lebensohl H[H[H[HH^is now available, so A KfastA O 3-level bids are invitational and A KslowA O ones are H[H[H[HHweak.HcSEnd+)8))AR_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH'is a further forcing relay, after whichHcSEndC:b:+:BUJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDH[HH/shows 8+ points and 5-card Hearts (Game Force).HcSEnd444B C_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHF - HB@ @ @ 2NT/3HB@ @ @ DHHG - 4HHDH[HHis BetaHcSEnd<4J4/4BC_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[H[HHshows maximum, HB@ @ @ doubletonHH Club and 4342 shape.HcSEnd77o7B9J{u@(BcDouble is optional, showing values/length in the opponentsA O suit and values for a raise to 2NT.SSEnda>AhLyu@D@H2.2.4 Splinters@\@[HH|An immediate double jump-shift over the opening shows 9-12 points, at least good 4-card trump support and a side-suit void, @Hresponder bidding the suit @Hbelow@H the shortage. With no interest beyond game, Opener can sign off in game in the agreed major, but may bid the void suit as Beta (0-2) or commence cue-bidding. @ @ @ Espilon Asks are not permitted.SSEnd@1@@I|J_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD H[HHshows 0-4 and long DiamondsHcSEnd>>>BoC{u@(CHHNatural with a HB@ @ @ 5+-cardHH Heart suit. HB@ @ @ DeHB@ @ @ Fg:-HcSEnd8##88BAJ_CFH Au@'ASSEndkAIY_CFH Au@DX@2.7.1 Transfer to a New Suit and then Support OpenerA Os MajorsSEndmA{R{u@ CHHCBalanced hands of 8-11 points not containing primary trump support.HcSEnd]A|R{u@ CHH4Balanced hands of 12-15 points with no good support.HcSEndAiOF Au@AIIIKHB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ -2NT-@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ C shows a Club SCingletonTPSpcFfSEnd5$91H R_BTP Au@CHcSEnd$:$#AR_BFP Au@'AJ1. Gamma in SpadesSSEndzz|wzAR_BaB Au@'CH[H[HHENoH[HHD1HHDH[HHD2HHDH[HHEX@HD1HcSEnd4#(54B"J_CFH Au@'ASSEndkz%nzhzAR_BP Au@'CHcSEndS(|Z(((AR_CFH Au@'CH[H[HH- 2NTH[HH*shows 6-card Clubs with 2 side suit stops.HcSEnd;8;;;B_Ju@&B5.2 Impossible NegativeSSEndBCBIJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHH - 2NTH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHis a transfer to HeartsHcSEnd786AK_FFr=$Au@,CH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHH shows a Spade shortageH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHH shows a Club shortageH[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HH"- 2NT is a long suit trial bid in @HSpadesHcSEndF X > H?R_FFAu@CHH/If there is interference immediately over the 1HHDHH6 bid then the point-showing sequences are as follows:-HcSEnd *  H6R_CFH Au@ATPIdtF SEnd@=HR_B!P Au@AJBWJBNJBEJBSSSEnd>,>>BoJ_FF Au@'BD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHH - 3NTH[H[H[H[HHshows 26-27 Balanced.HcSEnd|@-@p@IC_FF+\D> MBoJ{u@(CHHStrong Balanced (As above)HcSEnd887@_CFHAu@'B)If the opponents double a 1NT Opening or @ @ @ GRebid for pCenalties @ @ @ F(ie: by @ @ @ 2nd-in-hand)@ @ @ C,$ then continuations are as follows:-SSEnd!AIY_CFH$Au@BTransferring to a new suit and then Supporting OpenerA Os Major at any level shows a limit raise in the Major with a Lead-Directing Feature in the transfer suit. This can be either a shortage or a 4-card or longer suit with 1st or 2nd round control.SSEndAiOF Au@AIIIKHB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ -2NT-@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ C shows a Heart SCingletonTPSpcFfSEnd9?A5H R_BTP Au@CH[H\@HBiddingSSEnd$@$$AR_BFP Au@'AJ2. 6-card, 2 Top HonoursSSEndwzpzztzAR_BaP Au@'CH[H[HHDEH[HHDSH[HHDWH[HHDNHcSEnd444B"J_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDHHE/3HHDHHG - 4HHDH[HHis BetaHcSEndnz%qzkzAR_BP Au@'CHcSEnd((KS( (AR_FFr=$Au@'CH[H[HHF- 2HHDH[HH9shows 4-card Spades. If Opener has 4315 shape then he is @\@\@\@\@\@HminimumHH (a maximum hand would bid 3HHDHH immediately to show H[H[H[H[HH this shape).HcSEnd;;;;B]J_FFAu@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 3HHDHHD/HHDHHD/HHDHHD/HHDHHG all show 11+ points and 4441 distribution, bidding the suit below the H[H[H[H[HHsingleton. (Game Force).SSEndBBBIJ_FF Au@'BD1HHDHH - 2NT H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH*is Baron, asking for 4-card suits upwards.HcSEnd675AK_FF Au@,CH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHH shows a DiHHamond shortageHcSEnd> %F ' H>R_CFH Au@CHcSEnd \  H7R{u@BD1HHDHH - NoH[HHshows 0-7 pointsHcSEnd=59HR_B!P Au@AILXBiddingSSEnd,>:>>BoJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHG - 3HHENTH[H[HHshows 28-29 Balanced.HcSEndp@&|@F@IJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEndBB~BIJ_FF Au@'BD1HHCG - 2HHDHHD H[HH- 2NTH[HH is Gamma in Spades. ContinuationHH s as above.HcSEndAIY_FF Au@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A M 1HHC3 is 100% natural showing 4+ Spades, a 1-round forceSSEnd$Y;&$AR_FF Au@'AIIIIIIJ9. Enough without QHHBSSEnd///AR_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 3HHDHHE/3HHDHHE/3HHDHHE/3HHC& are all 16+ and Alpha in the suit bidSSEnd;2ED222BJ_CFH Au@'D@H4.3.2 Transfer SequencesSSEndk00U0BJ_FF Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHH - 2NT - 3HHDH[HH-shows values for game but concern about ClubsHcSEnd+u++A R_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows a Spade stop.HcSEnda'q'9'AR_FFr=$Au@'CHHD2HHDH[HH- 2NTH[HHEshows 11-12 balanced, usually with no 4-card major, and also usually H[H[H[H[HHwith 4-card Diamonds. CHH#ontinuations are largely natural, 3HHDHH showing a H[H[H[HH'6-card suit in an unbalanced weak hand.HcSEndE)F'8)AR_FFr=Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows 3415 shape, @HmaximumHH range (because a minimum H[H[H[H[H[HHhand would have bid 3HHDHH over 2HHDHHD)HcSEnd::b:BWJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHH - 1NTH[HHshows 8+ points and 5-card @HSpadesHH (Game Force).HcSEnd444B"C_FFAu@'B1NT - 2HHNT - 3HHDH[HZ)merely completes the transfer and denies @ @ @ EQxx or better in IIIIJ Diamonds.SSEnd"4/44BC_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[H[HHshows maximum, HB@ @ @ doubletonHH Diamond and 4423 shapeHcSEnd777;{u@(B 2NT forces 3HHCD as usual, allowing responder to compete in Clubs or any other suit.SSEnd AiOF Au@AIIIL@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ E-@ @ @ F2NTHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ C shows a Diamond SCingletonTPSpcFfSEndF@p@1@I~J_FFAu@'CH[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD H[HHAis an impossible negative, showing 4441 exactly, 8-10 points and H[H[H[H[HHa Club singletonHcSEnd M'>m>BoJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd7@87B?Ju@&B4.5 After 1NT - X:-JFIntroSSEnd AIY_CFH Au@ASSEndAiLyu@AIIIL@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ E-@ @ @ F2NTHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ C shows a Club SCingletonSSEndA@E9H R_BTP Au@AJBSJBWJBNJBESSEnd$B"$$AR_BFP Au@'AJ3. Where is your shortage?SSEndtzKwzk|AR_BaP Au@'CH[H[H\@HBiddingHcSEnd444B"J_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHCG - 3HHCE/3HHCG - 4HHDH[HH$sets the suit and asks for cue bids.HcSEndqz&]|nzAR_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd (z(((AR_FFr=$Au@'CHHD2HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HHF- 2HHDHHD H[HH:shows 4-card Hearts. If Opener has 3415 shape, then he is @\@\@\@\@\@HmaximumHH (a minimum hand would bid 3HHDHH immediately to show H[H[H[H[HH this shape).HcSEnd;;;:B\J_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHH - 2NT H[HHCshows 8-9 points balanced and not more than 1 control, non-forcing.HcSEndB"BBIJ_CFH Au@'ASSEnd' >  H=K_CFH0Au@CHHɿIf Responder is a passed hand, then all bidding is natural, with 4-card majors being shown at the 1-level if possible. In natural 3-suited sequences Lebensohl is used at the 2-level with fast and slow HB@ @ @ 4th-suit-forcesHHN asking for stops and distribution respectively, immediate 3-level bids being HB@ @ @ signoffsHH+ or invitational depending on the sequence.HcSEnd C  H8R{u@CHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDH[HHDshows 8-10 points, or occasionally 0-7 points with a long major and H[H[H[H[HHDiamond shortageHcSEnd9$=#HR_B!P Au@CHcSEnd:>M>,>BoC_FF Au@'CHHD3HHDHH - 3/4x - HB@ @ @ 3/4NTH[H[H[HHshows 30-31 BalancedHcSEndBBBIJ_FF Au@'CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHasks for a singletHHDoHHDnHH. Continuations as aboveHcSEndAIY_FFAu@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A M 2HHC@ A M 2HHCP - No is a decent 2-level raise in Hearts with no feature to show in the MinorsSSEnd$S$m$AR_CFH Au@'AIIIIIIJ8. Ace without the QueenSSEnd/L//AR_CFH Au@'B 1NT - 3NTJis natural and to playSSEndD2-Y2;2BJ_FFAu@'BE1NTG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDH[H[HH=cancels out the transfer to Hearts and is a genuine raise to H[H[H[H[H[HHF2NTHH1. Opener should bid 3NT with better than minimum.HcSEndU0]k0B0BJ_FF$Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHH - 2NT - 3HHDH[HH:shows values for game, but concern about one of the other H[H[H[H[H[HH;3 suits, usually Diamonds, but occasionally a major. Stops H[H[H[H[H[HHare bid upwardsHcSEnd+++A R_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HHshows a Heart stop.HcSEnd''a'AR_FFAu@'CHHD2HHDH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHFis a natural and constructive, but non-forcing raise. With a maximum, H[H[H[H[HH!Opener can show stops towards 3NTHcSEndF'~*E)AR_FF Au@'AIIJF- 3NTJ"shows 2425 shape, any range (now 4HHDHH is Beta)HcSEnd:::BXJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HH.shows 8+ points and 5-card Clubs (Game Force).HcSEnd4M44B"C_FFr=Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[H[HHshows HB@ @ @ FQxxHH or better in DHH iamonds, irrespective of range. H[H[H[H[H[H[HH!Any bid by responder other than 3HHDHH is now game-forcing.HcSEnd4"43B|C_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHH - 2NTH[H[HHshows maximum, HB@ @ @ doubletonHH Diamond and 4324 shapeHcSEnd777B<C{u@(BI KFastA O Cue bids @ @ @ F(ie: transferring into A LtheirA O suit) show no stop in the opponentsA O suit, but interest in any unbid major(s). A KSlowA O cue-bids via @ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ C show a stop.SSEnd AiOF Au@AIIIL@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ E@ @ @ E-@ @ @ F2NTHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ C shows a Spade SCingletonTPSpcFfSEndm>: Mc>BoC_FFr=Au@'CHH If Opener HB@ @ @ rebidsHHE 1HHDHH over 1HHDHHE-1HHDHHH, this (with one exception - see below) forces Responder to relay with 1HHDHH; and then Opener describes his hand, which will either be:-HcSEnd777B?J_CFHAu@'BgIt is worth noting that the above scheme of bids is also used over takeout doubles at the 1 or 2-level.SSEndUAIY_CFH Au@DX*2.7.2 Transfer to a New Suit and then PasssSEndE<VAHK _u@AJCNoJD1HHBJD1HHBJEXXB1IIJCNoJD2HHEXB2JCNoL@ @ @ G2NTR@ @ @ B3IIJCNoJD3HHBJCNoJD3HHEXB4IIJCNoLE    FNoR@ @ @ B5JCNoSSEnd"$M,$$AR_BFP Au@'AJ%4. In Hearts (3NT would have = Clubs)SSEndk|%tzd|AR_BaP Au@'CHcSEnd]|&d|qzAR_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd(& ('AR_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd:;:B[J_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HH6shows 4-7 points and a 6-card Spade suit, non-forcing.HcSEndBbBBIC_CFH Au@'D@H5.4.3 Over NT @B@ @ @ semi-positive@cSEnd %'  Hc>:>BoC_FF Au@'CHHD3HHDHH - 3NT - HB@ @ @ F4NTH[H[H[HHshows 32-33 BalancedHcSEndBkBBIJ_CFH Au@'CH[H[HHD-H[HHOther continuations as above.HcSEndAIY_FF Au@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A M 2HHC/ Is a poor raise in Hearts - pre-emptive onlySSEndm$U$5$AR_CFH Au@'AIIIIIIJ7. What are your Diamonds?SSEnd///AR_FF Au@'B1NT - 4HHDH[HHis Beta 0-2 unless over 1HHDHH" Opener in which case itA Os 0-4HcSEndY2Go2D2BJ_FFAu@'CHH1NT - 2HHCG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHH - 2NTH[HHshows a minimum hand, now 3HHDHHE/3HHDHHE/3HHDHH are fHH orcing Baron H[H[H[H[H[HHshowing 4-card suits upwards.HcSEndB0QU0)0BJ_FF$Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHH - 2x - 2NTH[H[HH3is natural, but partner should only proceed with a H[H[H[H[H[H[HH4maximum. If Opener has shown 4-card Hearts, then it H[H[H[H[H[H[HHdenies having 4-card Spades.HcSEnd+++A R_FF Au@'BD2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHis a further relay, after whichHcSEnd'''AR_FF Au@'CHHD2HHDH[HHF- 3HHDHHE/3HHDHHE/3HHDHHC are all Alpha in the suit bid, showing 16+ and denying a Club fit.HcSEnd*-*F'AK_FFr=Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows 3406 shape HB@ @ @ G(ie:HHE cHHDaHH@nA Ot open 3HHDHH with Diamond void). H[H[H[H[H[HHD4HHDHH is now Beta.HcSEnd:::BYJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HHshows 8+ points and 5-card DHHiamonds (Game Force).HcSEnd3<4p4BJ_FFAu@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDH[H[H[HH'sequences follow similar lines to the 2HHDHHE-2HHDHH sequences. H[H[H[H[H[H[HH7Sequences after breaks of the transfer are as follows:-HcSEnd777B=J{u@(BjA Jump to 3NT shows no stop in their suit, but the values for a raise to 3NT. The slow route shows a stop.SSEndc>'m>M>BoJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd7#77B|?J_CFH Au@'ASSEndAIHA_CFHAu@BoShows a weak hand with at least a 6-card holding in the transfer suit and no tolerance for OpenerA Os Major. SSEndV ZEHR_BTP Au@ASSEnd,$B5$"$AR_CFH Au@'AIIIIIIJ5. BetaSSEndd|&k|]|AR_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd'('AR_FFAu@'CHHThe 2HHDHHj Relay shows 12-15 points in principle, but can be stronger and forces a further description from Opener:-HcSEnd:::BZJ_FF Au@'CHHD1HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HH6shows 4-7 points and a 6-card Heart suit, non-forcing.HcSEndB&BBIJ_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd w  H;R{u@CHHD1HHDHH - 2xH[HH&show 16+ and are Alpha in the suit bidHcSEnd b @ H:R{u@CHHD1HHDHH - 1NTH[HHshows 14+ pointsHcSEnd6b#AR_B!PAu@AJ2. Forcing. Could have doubledIJ to show 11-13.SSEndAIY_FF Au@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A L 1NT A M 2HHCG - 3HHC7 Is a 3-level limit raise in Hearts with a Club featureSSEnd5$Hm$,$AR_CFH Au@'AIIIIIIJ 6. 4 ControlsSSEnd///AR_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 4HHDH[HH@is a transfer to Hearts, pre-emptive or no interest beyond game.ÁHcSEndo22Y2BJ_FFHAu@'CHHF1NTHHG - 2HHCG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHH - 2NT H[HHF- 3HHDHH7 asks if opener has a 5-card minor. Opener bids 3NT to H[H[H[H[H[HH7deny or bids the minor. This is a mild slam try and if H[H[H[H[H[H[HH7Opener shows a minor, then any bidding is constructive H[H[H[H[H[H[HH4towards a slam. Thus responder cannot use the Baron H[H[H[H[H[H[HH1sequence if exactly 4333 and must go via Stayman H[H[H[H[H[H[HHinstead.HcSEnd)0sB0 0B|J_FF$Au@'B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHE/2HHDH[HH;are weak and to play, showing 5-4 or 6-4 in the majors. It H[H[H[H[H[HH6may occasionally be used on very weak 4-4 or even 4-3 H[H[H[H[H[H[HHhands as an escape.HcSEnd+++A R_CFH Au@'CH[H[H[HH- 3NT H[HH+shows major suit stops, but no Diamond stopHcSEnd'S''ARu@&B3.2 2HHCG - 2HHC SequencesHcSEnd***AR_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH shows 0445 shape, any range (4HHDHH is Beta)HcSEndp4'33B|J_CFH Au@'CHcSEnd777B>J{u@(BA Transfer followed by a cue-bid of the opponentsA O suit shows a running 6-card suit and a half-stop in their suit, and asks Opener to bid 3NT with at least a half stop.SSEnd AIY_CFH Au@ASSEndZC^VHR_BTP Au@AJ1. 11-13 or 8-10 with HeartsSSEndD6HR_B!P Au@AJ1. Natural, showing Diamonds.SSEndAIHA_FF Au@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A L 1NT A M 2HHCG - 3HHC Is a game-forcing Minor @ @ @ 2-suiter with longer DiamondsSSEnd///AR_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 4HHDH[HH@is a transfer to Spades, pre-emptive or no interest beyond game.ÁHcSEnd22o2BC_FF0Au@'CHHF1NTHHG - 2HHCG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHH - 2NT H[HH- 3NT is invitational to HB@ @ @ F6NTHH* if OpenerA Os cards are A KgoodA L H[H[H[H[H[H[HH8despite being a minimum. If Opener is interested he can H[H[H[H[H[HH8start a Baron sequence at the 4-level or jump to 5 of a H[H[H[H[H[H[HH 5-card minor.HcSEnd 0B)0/BJ_CFH Au@'DX4.3.1 Stayman SequencesSSEnd++|+A R_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH*shows red suits stopped, but no Spade stopHcSEnd*+*AR_FF Au@'CHHD2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHD H[HH- 2NTH[HH'shows 12-13 balanced. Similar to above.HcSEnd3wp4v3BC_FFr=lAu@'D@\@\@\@\@H;If, after any break in the transfer, responder converts to @\@\@\@\@\@\@H9Hearts at the minimum level, this is to play. Any bid of @\@\@\@\@\@\@H EOpenerA Ns @B@ @ @ doubleton@H) suit is Beta, agreeing Hearts. A bid in @\@\@\@\@\@H9another 4-card suit shown by Opener shows that Responder @\@\@\@\@\@H7was going to make a Baron-type invitation. It does not @\@\@\@\@\@\@H+!+AR_FFr=Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HHshows 4315 shape, @HminimumHH range (because a minimum H[H[H[H[H[HHhand would have bid 3HHDHH over 2HHDHHF). HHD4HHDHH is now Beta.HcSEnd!3T3 3BC_FF Au@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[H[H[HH%shows a maximum, 4-card Hearts and a HB@ @ @ doubletonHH Diamond.HcSEnd_AIY_CFH Au@DX72.7.4 Transfer to a New Suit and then bid a second suitSSEndl>pfHR_BTP Au@AJ5. Enough opposite 8-10SSEnd Bt@_B!P Au@AJBWJBNJBEJBSSSEndAIY_FFAu@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A M 2HHC@ A M 2HHCG - 3HHCD Shows a delayed game raise in Hearts with a good side-suit in ClubsSSEnd 3 !32BC_FFAu@'CHH1NT - 2HHDHH - 2NTH[H[HH(shows a maximum with exactly 3442 shape HB@ @ @ (doubletonHHD H[H[H[H[H[H[HHClub which can be bid as Beta)HcSEndA+B+@+AR_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH shows 4045 shape, any range (4HHDHH is Beta)HcSEnd>+?+3+AK_FF Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows 4135 shape, any range. (4HHDHH is Beta)HHD HcSEndAIHA_CFH$Au@B[Other than as in 2.7.3 above, transferring to a new suit and then bidding a second suit or @ @ @ rebiddingD the transfer suit are all showing game-forcing hands with a strong @ @ @ single-suiter or @ @ @ 2-suiterSSEndp tlHR_BTP Au@ASSEndt5 pHR_B!P Au@AILXBiddingSSEndAIY_FFAu@BK" JD1HHCF - (X) A M 2HHC@ A M 2HHC@ A M 2HHCQ Shows a 2-level limit raise with some kind of lead-directing feature in DiamondsSSEnd@+-A+?+AK_FFr=Au@'CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows 4306 shape HB@ @ @ G(ie:HHE cHHDaHH@nA Ot open 3HHDHH with Diamond void). H[H[H[H[H[HHD4HHDHH is now Beta.HcSEnd?+~@+>+AR_FF Au@'AIIJF- 3NTJ"shows 2425 shape, any range (now 4HHDHH is Beta)HcSEnd AIY_CFH Au@ASSEnd6AIY_CFH Au@DX2.7.7 ExamplesSSEndLAIY_CFH Au@DX$2.7.5 Transfer to OpenerA Os MajorSSEnd AIY_CFH Au@ASSEndAIY_CFHrR HEu@q?ŵN? sR @BR :@ >@Ar HEu@qCB BFGŵA PPk# NCs @B HBR /D A@ErHEu@qGF FJABDE@PPk# NGs@BHBR /H E@IrHEu@qKJ JNAFDI@PPk# NKs@BHBR /L I@MrHEu@qON NSAJDM@PPj NOs@BHBR /P M@Rsw%@wEu@qTS SXANDR PPk NTsw@B4HB/U R@WrvHEu@qYX X\ASDW@PPk NYsv@B^HB4HB$Z W@[rHEu@q]\ \`AXD[@ PPk N]$s@)BH&BYHB^HB4HB^ [@_rHEu@qa` `eA\D_@ PPk Na$s@)BH&BYHB^HB4HBb _@dsf@Eu@qfe eiA`Dd@ PPk Nf*sf@,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4HBg d@hr HEu@qji ioAeDh@ PPk Nj*s @,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4HBk h@nr2"HEu@qpo otAiDn@ PPk Np*s2"@,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4HBq n@sr%HEt%u@qut tyAoDt%s@PPj% Nu*s%@,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4HBv s@xr(HEt%u@qzy y~AtDt%x@PPk% Nz-{C(@/B&H,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4N{ s(@B:| x@}rW.HE7.u@q~ ~AyD7.}@PPjS. N-CW.@/B&H,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4N sW.@B: }@r1HE7.u@q A~D7.@PPkS. N-C1@/B&H,BH)BH&BYHB^HB4N s1@B: @r4HE7.u@q AD7.@PPkS. 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If it is an invitation to cue-bid then this either shows no further 1st Round Controls to show or it may be that Opener is particularly interest in any Club control(s) which Responder may have, in which case it is a rolling bid to facilitate this. There is one situation where @ @ @ E4NT is Beta (See 9.1.2 below).SSEnd?w^%1@[[HrAz@ @D<@[? 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As there, the sign-off denies the wish to make a Gamma ask and therefore implies no good support for ResponderA Os suit and Responder is best to re-suggest his suit naturally only if he has extra strength and/or length in the suit.SSEndcXe^EXAHLG{[HBIf, however, Responder has shown 4 or more controls, the sign-off below game level invites Responder to continue with Beta and Epsilon bids and is usually showing a hand where Opener feels it will be easier or cheaper for Responder to @ @ @ elicite7 the right information rather than the other way round @ @ @ F(eg:п It may, for example, be a hand where Opener, despite his point count, has a severe lack of controls himself. Again, though, with minimum values Responder is free simply to bid 3NT or game in the agreed suit.TPIdtG\XPBlt@@@@RQKSEnd  A ISG{[HDX+After a 5-step or greater response to Alpha> a relay in the next suit up over the Alpha Response is Sigma.TPBlt@@@@Q TPIdtF SEndZǜQG cQ PJ HBG{[HDXBAfter all this, East led his 4th highest club (!!!), which gave usXE XS17 tricks off the top. ...and this was in a Manchester League 1st Division match!DJSSEndJ!{LUJHBJPX@DAlphaHHH @Outline (Not Indented)P@ @@@Y@"@ Left Justified Outline Numbering@@@pE A@CHD  O @@@RGH ZQHVHed cddd@H 3HAHH G+GGsGl@StoryGGWGGGGRTG{GD@@ap@PT@@apF.0@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@a?pE.@@a?p@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@P QSSEnd Q+ BdsGl@StorydWQQG  TGy @CH HBSSEndKHPBG{JHASSEnd G+GGsGl@StoryGGWGGGG TG{GCH HBvSSEndV S_[dVJ J~LJH H\HHSGIH C[HASSEndGcGG @ Heading 1P@ @@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGD B}t> # @@@  cP@@H{cASSEndHQGH @ Table Textp@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGDb|r}# V S[[xVJ JzLJ~V SZ[rVJ JyLJHaCHH @DTitleP@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGDd B}q *A # @@@  ldP@@H{kdASSEndod=pd @H{ndCHHCE @ @ @ FTxxHcSEndrd+rqdHQ@H{ndCHHE DxxxSSEndudP@@H{tdASSEndzd@{d @H{ydCHHD E @ @ @ KQxxxHcSEnd}d;r|dHJ@H{ydCHHD E @ @ @ DAxxSSEnddP@@H{dASSEnddCd @H{dCHHCE @ @ @ FAJxxD HcSEndd;rdHJ @H{dCHHCE @ @ @ EKQJxSSEnddP@@H{dASSEndd+d @H{dCHHD DxHcSEndd6rdHJ@H{dCHHF @ @ @ DTxxSSEnddP@@H{dASSEnddPBG{dASSEndaBd^AZGHP C[HAIJBEJBSJBWJBNSSEndJJDPAZGL(C[HD@HEpsilonKHHis usually used only @HafterHH( trumps have been agreed, but see above.HcSEndP@CH;P CASSEndt CHJHZGIH C[HCHcSEnd @7r`[HG@[[Hr9z8 8<4@[7x@PPj\[ [[ IZGIH ;N="q @@A PA P:BWH BWHB}Qt!}gASGIH C[HASSEnd.SD LG{[HBC.DSSSEndS1VmR UJHBSPX@Zeta, Theta & IotaV6VWJ2 GLC[HB 7.9 EpsilonSSEndSVWJVALG{[HCHH[Rules for repeat Iota asks are exactly as for Theta, including the extended response where HB@ @ @ EQxHH or xxx has been shown. HdPIdtG PBlt@@@@RQKSEndW V H B`[AHBGIH0C[HDH@@ Sigma  is used only immediately over a positive response to Alpha (positive in terms of trump support) to check on how solid the agreed trump suit is. There are three scales used for Sigma, depending on whether the Alpha Response was a 3, 4, or 5-step or greater response.SSEnd: 7(E/pJ6 GIH C[HB2 StepsJSingleton KingSSEnd AZGIH C[HASSEndG-GG @ Note Date`P@ Y@x`al2 EXcXu]ASG{[HIf responder has shown 0-3 controls, it invites responder to bid the suit below any singleton or to jump in the suit below any void held, allowing a subsequent Beta in the short suit. If, however, Responder is known to be balanced, then it simply invites cue-bids. Responder is, of course, free to sign off in NTA Os or game in the agreed suit with no further ambitions and/or nothing to show.TPIdtG\XPBlt@@@@RQKSEnd  A IZGIH C[HASSEnd  A ISG{[HDX%After a 3 or 4-step response to AlphaD an immediate repeat bid in the same suit below game level is Sigma.TPBlt@@@@Q TPIdtF SEndGGQ cG PLBL3 LG{[HCHHVSee Sigma below for bids to check on trump solidity after a positive response to AlphaHHD.HHF{LHcSEnd{L#NJ UJHB_LPX@CBetaJ4J J GLC[HB 7.1 AlphaSSEndEI GIH C[HB18. Can still count up to 13.SSEnd JHHH @Outline (Indented)P@ @@@Y@(@&Traditional Indented Outline Numbering@@@pE A@CGD ?" @@@RGH G0GG @Default OutlineKG OPVH UHsGc SHedcAH @HEHH G+GGsGl@StoryGGWGGGGTTG{GD@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@P?xE.@@@P?x@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@QpE.@@@Qp@P QSSEndQ TG{QCH HBFSSEndG TG{GCH HBSSEndS pRVS~L JN_LHM]IHHZGIH C[HDX#6.1.1 Order of Asking Bid SequencessSEndGUGG @First Line Indentp@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGD-# GcGG @ Heading 2P@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGD B}t> # @@@  G_G@H @ Number Listp@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGD  ! @@@RGH S lRVSzL JNsLS kR~VSyL JNmLpdLqdodHJ@H{ndCHHDHHC E @ @ @ GTxxxHcSEndqdKrdpdHJ@H{ndCHHDHHC E @ @ @ FKTxHcSEnd{dJ|dzdHJ@H{ydCHHDHHC E @ @ @ EJxHcSEnd|d;}d{dHQ@H{ydCHHDHHC G xxxHcSEnddGddHJ @H{dCHHCE @ @ @ FK9xxD HcSEndd;ddHJ@H{dCHHDHHC F x HcSEnddKddHJ@H{dCHHDHHD HB@ @ @ FAQxHcSEnddMddHJ@H{dCHHDHHD HB@ @ @ AKJxxHcSEnddvgaHZGHB C[HAIJCNoJD1HHDH[HHENoH[HHD2HHE@HB1SSEndDP JJAZGIH C[HASSEndwHJCHJPJ:JHZGIH)SSEnd SVVVALGL0C[HDH@@ EpsilonL can never be used unless a suit has been agreed as trumps, but once a suit XEhas߿ been agreed as trumps, a bid in any other suit is Epsilon unless it is Beta, or unless the Captain of the hand jump-shifts to a new suit, which is always to play, or unless a cue-bidding sequence is specified as available @ @ @ F(eg: in some 1HHDHH and 1HHDHH sequences)HcSEnd2 /JV*SVUJ. GIH C[HCHcSEnd  A IZGIH C[HASSEndO(AhZGIH C[HBG1 StepIJSingleton (Not King or Ace)SSEnd6 3hAZGLr=$C[HB/To explain the above, take a sequence such as 1HHCE-2HHCE-3HHCE-4HHCc Here Responder is completely unlimited and trumps have been explicitly agreed at the 3-level, so 4HHCc is Beta here and following the Beta response, Epsilons are available in suits other than Diamonds.SSEndu]EX \ALG{[HB^If Opener gets a positive (support) response to Alpha and immediately signs off below game levCeYl in a suit, this shows a minimum strength hand with no immediate ambitions beyond game. TPBlt@@@@RGKSEnd  A IZGL C[HDXGNote:D HHD4HHDHHD/HHD4HHDHHC Beta takes precedence over HHD4HHDHHD/HHD4HHCG SigmaSSEnd  A IZGIH C[HASSEnd`NNPN J NLG{[HBWhere Beta is used twice (To all intents this is when the response to the first Beta was 0-2, then the second ask is always using the Weak Range.DNSSEndN$P{L UJ`NHBoNPX@DGammaL3L 4J  GLC[HB7.2 BetaSSEndBL L 3J G{[HCHHdIf Opener gets a negative response to Alpha and makes a new suit bid (not Gamma), then this is Iota HB@ @ @ G(ie:HHZ a contracted Theta) and must be at least a 5-card suit, since a 3 step response (showing HB@ @ @ FQxxHHG or HB@ @ @ FKQ)HH agrees the suit. If Opener has a second suit of 4-card length, he usually hands over the captaincy which allows the suit to be agreed by natural means, thereby re-establishing asking bidsHcSEnd {LJ!^PJA SGIH C[HASSEnd @~AZGLC[HB17. Knows partner must have AHHDHH[ for his 3 controls and can therefore count 13 tricks, since both majors are solidB.SSEnd @G/GG @Legal NumberingKG OXUH THVHGSH PHcRHEH AHIH HGaTG{GD@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@apE(@@ap@P T@@apB)SSEndpR PSQRN ~LPoN]IaIHHZGIH C[HASSEndGcGG @ Heading 3P@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@CGD B}t> # @@@  lR PSeRN zLPNkR PS_RN yLP}NgjdAHBGHB C[HAIJCNoJD2HHEXB2JCNoKHB@ @ @ G2NT@B@ @ @ D3HYSSEndJDP@PAHBGL3C[HD@HGIotaH[HZH(Contracted Theta). If Iota is a repeat Theta or Delta in the same suit @ @ @ F(ie:B IIJLasking for clarification), then this sets the suit. If Iota is a contracted IIIJETheta when a balanced hand has been shown, or in a new suit after an IIJDinsufficient Alpha response, then a 3-step response agrees the suit.SSEndqAq]GkB C[HAIJD3HHE@HB5JCNoJD3HHE@HB6JCNoSSEndQ%QSA pSGIH C[HCHcSEnd~VA]GkB C[HCH[H[HHD1HHE@HD2H[HHENoH[HHD3HHEXB3JCNoSSEndSgSSASGIH C[HBANo repeat asks are permitted to ascertain which honours are held.SSEndrJHGJ[H@ DJ@PPjJ sJr,PnJHZGLC[HD@HAlphaH[HZ!A 3-step response agrees the suit@HE.@cSEnd:J#>JMJHZGIH C[HCHcSEnd/rVHGdV[Hr1z0 04,dV/x@PPjV N5s(@:BWH BWHB}Q$[[[ALG{[HBAfter @ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ G-1NTHB@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D/HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E/2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E/2HB@ @ @ DHHD H[HH$-2NT is Baron looking for a 4-4 fit.HcSEnd  A IZGIH C[HASSEndW!WWASGIH C[HASSEndWNWWASG{[HBSmall singleton or void shownILXDandSSEndHMjM}QA ;LG{[HCHH1Where any 4441 shape hand has been described by bHOidding the suit below the singleton, then a bid in the singleton suit is Beta. Note, however, that sometimes the first bid in the singleton suit is only a Range ask rather than Beta, and at other times the bid is a Range Beta ask (see below). This is where responderA Os declared HB@ @ @ FHCPHH( has not made the sequence game-forcing.HcSEnd]Q~}Q=QA:LG{[HCHHOver 2HHDHHF, 2HHDHH is Beta. HdPIdtGQPBlt@@@@RQKSEndl}AHBGLr=HC[HBFor the most part natural sequences tend not to use Asking Bids unless Responder is completely unlimited and trumps have been agreed at or below the 3-level, except in those specific places where Asking Bid entry-points are defined by the system @ @ @ F(eg:E 1HHCE-2HHC Alpha, or 2HHCE-3HHC Gamma). Whilst in theory 4HHC Beta is available in any auction, prudence dictates that in practice the situations where it is used are quite limited. The rules surrounding Asking Bids in natural sequences are as follows:SSEndyPPfP ` PLG{[HDXIf two Top Honours shownC, J Steps are:-L@ @ @ DKQ or @ @ @ DAKJL@ @ @ DAQ or @ @ @ DKQJL@ @ @ DAK or @ @ @ DAQJIIIIIIIJ%(Again, if the jack has already been IIIIIIIJ%promised then responder simply shows IIIIIIJ$which combination of Top Honours he IIIIIIIJholds)DPSSEndP$mRN UJyPHBPPX@DDelta,RA~R{ rJ GLC[HB7.5 @ @ @ DEtaSSEndb{AqHBGL$C[HDRH@@ ThisX is a classic case of cheap interference being a positive assistance. Without the two doubles there is no way that West would have had the space toE R@ @ @ eliciteXB the information that partner has exactly the 2 cards which make 6@HEX possibleB.SSEnd  mRSSSALGIH$C[HDE    FZeta is a bid which unCconditionally sets the trump suit (guaranteed solid) and asks for controls in the same way as Beta (always in the 0-2 Range, however). It occurs in only 3 situations:-SSEnd* 'pDAZG{[HBM6. Deciding this is definitely the best spot with 3 probable losers in SpadessSEnd& #V%VVASGIH C[HCHcSEndUJVUALGIH C[HCH[H[H[H[H[HHF9. HB@ @ @ KQxxxHHG or HB@ @ @ KQxxxxHcSEnd. + S A IZGIH C[HB0A bid is Sigma in the following situations only:SSEndAHHBGIHC[HBGWhere a shortage has been shown via a splinter which could be either s @ @ @ ginelton6 or a void, an Epsilon gets uses the following steps: SSEnd AZGIH C[HASSEnd \u][ALG{[HCHHoIn general where Opener does not make use of a low-level Beta or Alpha and subsequently signs off in 2NT or 3NTHH, or game in an agreed suit, then Responder is entitled to carry on further if his hand seems to warrant it. If, however, Opener @HFhas made use of a low-level Beta or Alpha, which always includes information about ResponderA Os Controls, then the sign-off should always be respected except in exceptional circumstances @ @ @ F(eg:G a @ @ @ distributionalE @ @ @ 2-suiterh with a side-suit void where this will probably compensate for the apparent lack of high-card controls).SSEnd  A IZGIH C[HASSEndN4N`N KJ GLC[HB 7.3 GammaSSEndPN&`N@N IJ GIH C[HASSEndN NLLLA 5LGLC[HDH@@ FBetaV is almost always available in one form or another in any sequence, not just after a 1HHDHHF Opening Bid. The main situations where a bid is Beta are as follows:-HcSEnd   LBLKA 2LG{[HBٿIf Opener gets a negative response to Alpha he can make a repeat ask in the same suit, which is Theta (unless responder has already shown a balanced hand, in which case it is Iota) and in this case a response showing @ @ @ DQx or xxx agrees the suit. If Opener makes a repeat ask and gets an insufficient response, then all asking bids lapse with the exception of Gamma in ResponderA Os suit, and 4HHDHHE/4HHDHO Beta.. If Opener makes a Gamma bid, thereby agreeing the suit, then Asking Bids are re-established and Epsilon asks are also permitted. In such situations it is often better to hand over the captaincy after the first Alpha and allow responder to show his hand naturally HB@ @ @ G(eg:HH; to show a second suit, extra length in his first suit, or HB@ @ @ EQxHH or xxx in OpenerA Os suit).ÁHcSEnd ^PYdPJASGIH C[HB4This asking bid occurs in the following situations:-SSEnd~UuAHBGIH C[HB-C16. A KDidnA Ot you hear me last time?C ISSEndG2rG @Engineering NumberingKG OXTH vUHGPH OHSH1HIH EHLH HP NpRPaIgI]IHZGIHC[HB,The rules which govern which Asking Bid is which are clearly defin.ed and there can never be any doubt as to it:-SSEndP NlRPP NkRPjnmgAZGHB C[HAIJCNoJD3HHEXB4JCNoJD4HHE@HB5SSEnd@P JJAZGIH C[HASSEndAqHEGkBr=C[HAIJD3HHE@HD7HZCNoJD4HHE@HD8H[HHEXXB9IIIL@ @ @ FXXR@ @ @ C10JCNoJD4HHE@HC11JCNoSSEndSQ TAoLG{[HCHHjA second ask in the same suit always agrees the suit as trumps, whatever responderA Os initial response HB@ @ @ G(ie:HH! even if it was 1, 2 or 3 steps).HcSEnd~AHEGkB C[HAIJD3HHE@HD4H[HHENoH[HB@ @ @ G3NT@B@ @ @ D5H[HHENoHcSEndS!SoSASGIH C[HASSEnduBLA5GJ[Hrz FJ PPkJ ,P%OPsJHZGL(C[HD@cSEndMJ:JJJAHBGIHTC[HCHH9Gamma always agrees ResponderA Os suit unless followed HB@ @ @ immedatelyHO by a minimum bid in NTA Os which hands over the Captaincy of the hand. ItA Os worth noting, however, that Opener can always make a Gamma and agree ResponderA Os suit, holding all the time a completely solid suit of his own, or one in which he can ascertain ResponderA Os holding via an Epsilon, and then Jump-Shift into a final contract in that suit at a later stage. It is always clear to responder what is happening. If a suit has been agreed by other means, then any bid in ResponderA Os suit is Epsilon rather than Gamma.HcSEnd+rJVHGS[Hr-z, ,0(S+ PPkS N1sV@ BWH8BzUHB}Q$[v[[ALG{[HBAfter @ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ G/1NTHB@ @ @ E/2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E/2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -(BetaHHF & HB@ @ @ Response)-2NTHH shows a balanced hand with no good support for responderA Os suit. Responder can bid a second suit if held or show extra strength or length in his first suit or sign off in 3NTHH. ResponHHDdHH4er should not proceed beyond 3NT except with a very HB@ @ @ distributionalHH hand.HcSEnd  A IZGIH C[HASSEndWgWWASGIH C[HBAIn these circumstances, the bid is Beta in the appropriate range.SSEndW WXAZGIH C[HASSEndjMMHMA SG{[HCHHSome sequences contain specific provisions for Beta Asks or for Range/Beta Asks which do not fall into any of the above categories.HcSEndQt=QPA:SG{[HCHHDOHH ver 1NT, 2HHDHH is Beta.HdPIdtGQPBlt@@@@RQKSEndAHBG{[HBExcept as specifically provided for in the system, Asking Bids are not used unless responder is completely unlimited and trumps have explicitly been agreed below the level of 3NT. TPIdtG PNumA DPBlt@@@@RGKSEndP QPA bLGLr=0C[HDH@@ GDeltaz is always a strong bid showing at least 24+ points and occurs in only one situation, which is a jump-shift over a negative response to 1HHDHHO. It allows opener to establish asking bids even after a negative response to 1HHDHH. It should be borne in mind that responses can be hideously expensive and should be used on sub-minimum hands only very sparingly:-HcSEnd VPfPMPA ]LG{[HDXIf no Top Honour shownC, J Steps are:-J"Minimum length, Min + 1, Min + 2, @ @ @ DetcSSEndT!T~RAsSGIH C[HASSEndr,RHGQR[HrzΡǡAqLGIH C[HB'10. Able to make a second Ask in SpadesJ 11. Both @ @ @ E(@ @ @ Eie: exactly @ @ @ FQx@ @ @ B)SSEndNs{@%BOTHB}Q/ P PPkP TTSALG{[HB/A jump shift following a positive response to 1HHDHHD HB@ @ @ G(eg:HHE 1HHDHHE-1HHDHHE-3HHDHHD)HcSEndN)sS@/B*VHB}Q/ɨ¨AOGkP0C[HCHHF4. HB@ @ @ FEtaHH in Spades, an inspired bid by Jason, realising the horrible diamond duplication and the possibility of a shortfall of honours in the Majors.HcSEndN%sD@/B*VHB}Q/ $(QR# PPkmR V%VVASGIH C[HCHcSEndUcUUASGIH C[HCH[H[H[H[H[HH7. xxxxx or xxxxxxHcSEndX(XAZGIH C[HBE3. ASSEndAHBG{[HB4In circumstances where trumps have been agreed and 4HHCE/4HHCg Beta is used, then this establishes an Asking Bid sequence and subsequent side-suit bids are Epsilon. TPIdtG PNumA DPBlt@@@@RGKSEnd d A ISGIH C[HBGa) X After a 3-step response to AlphatPIdtA DPNumA CSEndN%NNA MSGIH C[HCHcSEndrNHGoN[Hrz1N@NNA GLG{[HDXGStrongIJAWhere responder is known to be 16+ or to have at least 4 controlsXF. llllXSteps are 0-4, 5, 6, 7 R@ @ @ DetcSSEnd rPNHG_L[Hr z LLLA 7SG{[HCHH In natural auctions where a suit other than Clubs has been agreed as trumps, or when Clubs have not been mentioned as a possible trump suit, 4HHDHH is Beta.HcSEndN  sL@ B:KmKKA 0SG{[HBLA 1 or 2 step response does not agree the suit, but any other response does.SSEndJKdPA SG{[HB-A new suit bid after a positive response to 1HHDHH<, but not a relay in the next suit over a response of 1NT, 2HHDHH or 2HHDHH, which is Beta.HcSEndClu2AZGIH C[HCHHF12. 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TPIdtG PBlt@@@@RXKSEndl__:_@fLZFH$CZBIf, however, the interference is of such a nature that it jumps at least one round of bidding to a level above 3NT or above game level in an agreed suit, then responder answers as follows:-SSEndN_NX_5_@[YZ{ZBAsk-Interference-PassIIJ shows 2 StepsSSEnd]Z\YZaZ @GBullet 2p@@Y@P@@@pE A@CLZD  " @@@R^ZH PZ/KZSZ @Legal NumberingKQZ OXZ ZZcZZ ZdZZ ZZqZUZaTLZ{TZD@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@apE(@@ap@P T@@apB)SSEnddZccZeZ @ Heading 3P@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@CLZD B}t> # @@@  gg g@PELZB CZCH[HHD2HHE@HD3H[HHEX@HD4H[HB@ @ @ FXX@B@ @ @ D5H[HHCNoSSEndKfRfDf@PFLZFH CZB 12. Honour @ @ @ F(ie: At least @ @ @ EQxx)IJ13. Asking in SpadesSSEnd^V_^@[YZ{ZB7Interference Over an Asking bid and before the responseSSEnd=`yJ`0`@fLZFH CZAILXPasslj7is an Ask in the suit 2 below that of the interference.SSEnd `t``@fLZFH CZDllllXThetaljAs for Delta, aboveXE.sSEndvyvx@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis Alpha in HeartsHcSEndvvu@PFLZFH CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ G2NT*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEndyTyyA WLZFH CZAIIIJG- 2NT IJis Alpha in HeartsSSEndxpxxAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis BetaHcSEnd\{k{L{A'HLZF CZCHHD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHF - HB@ @ @ EX*H[HHH- Redouble is Alpha in Hearts, Pass is Alpha in Spades, and 1NT is Beta.HcSEndf ff@fLZFH CZASSEnd\b$cb8b@fLZFH CZCHcSEnd_ _l_@fLZFH CZASSEnd5_SN_H_@[YZ{ZB!Ask-Interference-Double/Redouble J shows 1 StepSSEndKZ2rPZ @Engineering NumberingKNZ OXZ vZdZZ ZZZZ ZZZggg@PELZB CZAJD2HHE@HD6H[HHD2HHDH[HB@ @ @ FNo@B@ @ @ D7H[HHCNoSSEndDf`Kf=f@fLZFH CZB10. 3rd Round ControlIIJ11. Asking in Hearts againSSEnd_g _^@[YZ{ZBGInterference over the response to an asking bid and before the next AskSSEndJ` Q`=`@fLZFH CZASSEnd`# `@`@fLZFH CZDsSEndvvv@gLZF CZCH[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHHD H[H[HHis BetaHcSEndumvu@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- 2NT H[H[HHis BetaHcSEndyyyA OLZF CZAIJF- @ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis BetaHcSEndxxxAOLZFH CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ G2NT*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEndL{\{C{A&HLZF CZBD1HHDHHG - 1HHDHHF - HB@ @ @ EX*H[HH- RedouHHDbHH4le is Alpha in Diamonds, and Pass is Gamma in HeartsHcSEndf ff@fLZFH CZASSEnd8b\bX@PLZFr=CZD@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ -1NT@ @ @ E-2HB@ @ @ DHH (Interference), H[HH.now Double is Iota in Clubs, and Pass is Beta HB@ @ @ G(ie:HHD H[H[H[H[H[H[HH 1NT over 1HHDHH would have been Beta).HcSEnd___@fLZFH CZBIf the Asking Bid wasILXAlphallXDoubleB Jshows no SupportSSEndH_ 5_0_@fLZFH CZASSEndZ ZZZZ ZZZgngg@eLZB CZAJEXXB8JCNoJD3HHE@HD9H[HHENoHcSEnd=f\Df6f@fLZFH CZB8. 5-card, 2 Top HonoursIIJ9. Asking in HeartsSSEnd ____@[YZ{ZB6Interference immediately over a positive response to 1HHBSSEndQ`XJ`@TLZ{ZB]It will always be completely clear what sort of Asking Bid it is given the sequence thus far @ @ @ F(ie:P the normal rules for the order of Asking Bids applies). In a sequence such as:-TPIdtG PBlt@@@@RXKSEnd`{`_@fLZFH CZDllllllXFPass IJshows 2 Top Honours or bettersSEndvvv@PLZF CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis BetaHcSEndu{uu@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis Alpha in DiamondsHcSEndy}yyA WLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis Gamma in DiamondsHcSEndxxxAWLZF¹ CZCH[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[H[HHis Gamma in ClubsHcSEndC{&L{({A%^LZFH CZD@cSEndf v_f@fLZFH CZASSEndX 8bQ`@fLZFH CZASSEnd_c__@fLZFH CZAIIIIILXFPassB IJshows Support with 0-3SSEnd0_H_+_@PFLZFH CZBThe follows the @ @ @ FDOPI and @ @ @ FROPI style to save space, thuDs:-SSEndZ ZZZZ ZZZghg@eLZB CZCH[HHD4HHE@HE10H[HHENoH[HHD4HHE@HE11H[HHCNoSSEnd6ff=f/f@fLZFH CZBB6. A HIA Ove got SpadesC IIIJ7. Asking in DiamondsSSEnd_!+_ _@_LZFH CZASSEnd_C`_@PFLZFH CZAIIILR@ @ @ GEtallXDouble Jshows 1 Top Honour or worsesSEndvyvv@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEnduuu@PLZF CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Gamma in HeartsHcSEndyzyyA WLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- 2NT H[H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEndxzxxAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- 2NT H[H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEnd({}C{{A$_LZF CZD@H9.2.7 Opponents Double after 1@HE@H and a Positive Response@cSEndv_4bf@eLZP CZAILXBiddingSSEnd_`__@fLZFH CZAIIIIILX1 StepB Jshows support with 4SSEnd+_N0__@_LZFH CZDX%9.1.1 Intervention over an Asking BidSSEndhhg@eLZB CZAJD4HHE@HE12H[HHENoH[HHD5HHE@HE13H[HHENoHcSEnd/f\6f'f@fLZFH CZB4. Beta, Asking for controlsIIJ5. 0-2 ControlsSSEnd_ __@fLZFH CZASSEndvvv@PLZF CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in ClubsHcSEnduxuu@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- 2NT H[H[HHis Gamma in HeartsHcSEndyyyA OLZFH CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ G2NT*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEndxpxxAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis BetaHcSEnd{%({{A#^LZFH CZCHcSEndb?bv_@eLZP CZAJBNJBEJBSJBWSSEnd_d__@fLZFH CZAIIIIILX2 StepsB Jshows support with 5...SSEndh!hh@eLZB CZCH[HHD6HHE@HE14H[HHENoH[HHD7HHE@HE15H[HHENoHcSEnd'fF/f f@eLZP CZAJ B3. 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Either long or short in SpadesSSEnd_#__@fLZFH CZDsSEndvvv@PLZF CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in DiamondsHcSEnduuu@PLZF CZAIJF- @ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in DiamondsHcSEndyzyAOLZF CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEndxzxmxAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- 2NT H[H[HHis Alpha in HeartsHcSEndz{zA!_LZFxAOLZF CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis BetaHcSEndz^zzAWLZFH CZD@H-9.2.6 Pre-emptive Interference at the 5-level@cSEndeee@WLZB CZCH\@ @ @ FNoR@ @ @ B7JCNoJD3HHE@HD8H[HHENoHcSEnd_c__@fLZFH CZAIIIIILX1 StepB Jshows Minimum plus 2...SSEnd)hE0hg@eLZP CZAJ2. 2 Suits with same colour (!)SSEnd fIbe@^LZB CZCH[HHD6HHE@HC15SSEnd_r__@fLZFH CZAIIILXEpsilonlXDoubleB Jshows none or 3rd RoundSSEndvnwv@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis BetaHcSEndxuHuku@fLZFH CZAIIIJ- Pass IJis BetaSSEndzpz zAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis BetaHcSEnd>x|Gx5xAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- 2NT H[H[HHis Alpha in DiamondsHcSEndz&zzAWLZFH CZCHcSEndeee@WLZB CZCH[HHD3HHE@HD9H[HHD3HHDH[HB@ @ @ FNo@B@ @ @ E10H[HHENoHcSEnd_ __@fLZFH CZASSEnd0h=7h)h@eLZP CZAJ3. 8+ with 5-card ClubsSSEnde fe@^LZB CZCH[HHD4HHE@HE13H[HHENoH[HHD5HHE@HE14H[HHENoHcSEnd_ __@fLZFH CZASSEndwwv@PFLZFH CZCH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ G2NT*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in SpadesHcSEndkuxudu@PLZF CZAIJF- @ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Alpha in ClubsSSEndz&&zzAWLZFH CZCHcSEnd5xy>xwAWLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HHE- HHPass H[H[HHis BetaHcSEndz&zzAWLZFH CZCHcSEndeee@^LZB CZCH[HHEX@HE11H[HHENoH[HHD4HHE@HE12H[HHENoHcSEnd_m__@fLZFH CZAIIILXFGammaLXDoubleB Jshows 0 or 1 Top HonourSSEnd7he>h0h@PFLZFH CZBG4. @ @ @ Take-OutIIIIJ5. Asking in ClubsSSEnd___@PFLZFH CZAIIIIILXFPassB IJ shows >= @ @ @ GQxx@ @ @ E/@ @ @ ExxxxSSEndwyww@fLZFH CZCH[H[H[H[HH- Pass H[H[HHis Alpha in HeartsHcSEnddu`ku]u@gLZF CZAIIIJF- 2HHCB IJis Gamma in HeartsSSEnd&z&/zzAWLZFH CZCHcSEndw5x!y@WLZF CZBD1HHDHHG - 2HHDH[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D*H[H[HH - Double H[HHis Gamma in ClubsHcSEndzzYAOLZFHHCZD@HGBidsH[H[HHIby Opener are Alpha but without reference to controls, merely asking for H[H[H[HHJsupport (2 steps) or no support (1 step). If Responder shows support then H[H[HH4a relay over the response is Beta. A A KfastA L HB@ @ @ F4NTHH over the interference is H[H[H[H[HHHeither Beta, agreeing ResponderA Os suit or, if Responder has shown a H[H[H[H[HHLbalanced hand, natural but without any great holding in opponentsA O suit H[H[H[HH,(otherwise he would go via a A KslowA L HB@ @ @ G4NT.HcSEnd_`__@fLZFH CZAIIIIILXFPassB IJshows 2 Top HonoursSSEnd>hYEh7h@fLZFH CZB6. 5-card, 1 Top HonourIIJ7. 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Asking Bids are now H[H[H[H[H[HHfirmly established.HcSEnd   Ag_E|FC|CH[H[H[H[H[H[HH)Continuations are similar to those over 4HHDHHD H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHaboveHcSEnd{jrAX_E|Fr=$C|AIIJF- 3HHDH[HH:asks for a shortage:- Opener bids the suit below, bidding H[H[H[H[H[HH3NT with a Club shortage and 3HHDHH with a Spade shortage. H[H[H[H[H[HHResponder can now bid the shHHDoHHrt suit as BetaHcSEnd}sAR_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows a Diamond voidHcSEndfiy[H,_E|F C|AIIIJF- 4HHDH[HHshows a Heart shortageHcSEndyAP$_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows a Spade voidHcSEndb}uq}R}HWE|F¹ C|BThe initial responses to the 2HHDHH Opening are as follows:-HcSEnd&vAWE|FH C|CHcSEndRyA]E|P C|CHH%1. Good enough for game opposite any.HcSEndx#oBOE|FH C|ASSEnd%U@@UE|FP C|CHcSEnd:AWR|FH C|ATPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEndB#OE|F¹C|BD3HHDHHD H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHHis Gamma in Hearts, 5-card length assumed. A relay over the response is H[H[H[HH,Beta and now any side suit bids are Epsilon.HcSEndBWE|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHA relay over response (not 5HHDHH ) is BetaHHD.HcSEnd8B@E|F$C|BResponses are generally similCa r to Multi 2HHC, in the sense that with no game interest, Responder bids the cheapest suit that he canA Ot support at a higher level. The exception is the 3NT response (see below) @ @ @ Ee@ @ @ Dg:B SSEndGxBKR|{|B&A 3-level pre-empt in either Major, orSSEndXo7BMOE|F¹C|BD4HHDH[HH&is a South African Texas transfer to 4HHDHH4, showing a A KgoodA O and constructive 4-level H[H[HHMpre-empt, typically with 8 playing tricks but little or no defensive strengthHcSEnd"BBVE|FH C|ASSEndTx]?AWE|FH C|CH[H[HH- 2NT H[HH%shows a Club singleton, minimum rangeHcSEnd~AHE|F$C|CH[H[H[HHF- 5HHDH[HHasks and Opener HB@ @ @ rebidsHH# the suit below the singleton. All H[H[H[H[H[H[HH-continuations are as per those over the -3NT HB@ @ @ rebid,HH but one H[H[H[H[H[HH level higher.HcSEndL"["="B_OE|F¹ C|CH[HHF- 5HHDH[HH5is an invitation to cue-bid, showing Clubs controlledHcSEnd;K2B3OE|F¹ C|BD3HHDHHD H[HH- 3NTH[HHG- NoH[HHshows the Gambling 3NTHcSEnd"B%OE|F¹C|CH[HHF- 4HHDH[HHHis Gamma in Spades, 5-card length assumed. A relay over the response is H[H[H[HH,Beta and now any side suit bids are Epsilon.HcSEnd| |||| ||| A]E|r|P C|ASSEnd.AHFE|FH C|CH[HcSEndK }ASR|{|B+11-15 points and exactly 5-5 in the majors.SSEnd AWE|FHC|BThis is a reverse Roman bid and shows 11-15 points and exactly 4-6 shape with 4-card Spades and 6-card Diamonds. 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Now HB@ @ @ F4NTHH is Beta.HcSEnds{`AQ_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows a Heart voidHcSEndyfH-_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows 5161 distributionHcSEnd{AP#_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows a Diamond voidHcSEndq}%z}b}H WE|FH C|CHcSEndAWE|F¹ C|CHHD3HHDHHD H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHAWR|FH C|CHdPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEndBWE|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHA relay over response (not 5HHDHH ) is Beta.HcSEnd;BWE|FC|CHHD3HHDH[HHF- 4HHDH[HHGshows no ambitions if Opener has a Club pre-empt, but definite game or H[H[H[HH*slam ambitions if Opener has either Major.HcSEnd   BQOE|F¹C|CHHD4HHDH[HH&is a South African Texas transfer to 4HHDHH4, showing a A KgoodA O and constructive 4-level H[H[HHMpre-empt, typically with 8 playing tricks but little or no defensive strengthHcSEndnBA@E|F C|CH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ GNo/5HB@ @ @ DH[HHshows the Gambling 3NT handHcSEnd{AWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH%shows a singleton Club, maximum rangeHcSEnd%A^E|FH C|CHcSEnd "p"!B[OE|F¹ C|AIJF- 5HHDH[HH shows 1st round control of ClubsHcSEndrpB4OE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows the major suitsHcSEnde%nPA^E|FH C|CHcSEnd&AWE|FH C|CHcSEndHW9AWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH2shows any minimum range hand not containing a voidHcSEnd@!G.A^E|FH C|ASSEnd.b@&AHFE|FH C|B 4. Unable to @ @ @ fulfill either of the aboveSSEnd-N$A_E|F C|AJF- 3HHDH[HHAis Gamma in Diamonds. Relay over response (excluding 3NT) is BetaHcSEndzA_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH;is Beta. Responder must set the contract after the responseHcSEndY %b B Ao^E|FH C|CHcSEnd   Ac_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 5HHDH[HH+shows 5 Top Honours between the long suits.HcSEndC A[_E|F C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH2shows a maximum weak 2 in Hearts, with a shortage.HcSEnd'`:AM_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHZis BetaSSEndH1_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHH4 is Gamma in Diamonds (Relay over response is Beta).HcSEndC@E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHforces 3HHDHH5, following which any continuation is A Nto playE HcSEnd}}}H OE|F C|CHHD2HHDHHG - 3HHDH[HHis pre-emptive in a major HB@ @ @ G(ie:HH weak with both majors)HcSEnd&AWE|FH C|CHcSEnd( AWR|F¹ C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 5HHDH[HH%shows a Club void (no Beta permitted)HdPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEnd7B@FE|FH C|CH[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ F4NTH[HH!is Gamma, 6-card length assumed. HcSEndXBWE|F$C|CHHD3HHDHHD H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HHFshows no interest opposite Diamonds, but definite interest opposite a H[H[H[H[HHJ4-level Club pre-empt, and game or possible slam interest opposite either H[H[H[HHMajor.HcSEnd   BQE|F0C|CH[HHF- 4HHDH[HH6asks for any outside controls. Cue bids follow, with 4HHDHH available as a H[H[H[H[HHis invitational, interested strictly in trump quality. Opener H[H[H[H[H[HH,should only bid on only if holding at least HB@ @ @ KQxxxx.HcSEnd!y "!BZE|FH C|AJF- @ @ @ D4NTJ3is an invitation to cue bid, denying a Club controlSSEndB5OE|F¹ C|CH[H[H[HHF- 5HHDHH0 is Gamma in Hearts, relay over response is BetaHcSEndPeGAHE|FC|CH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHFis HB@ @ @ FEtaHHD in Hearts, agreeing that suit. Relay over the response is Beta and H[H[H[HH$any other new suit bids are Epsilon.HcSEnd;ALR|{|CHHdWith a weak hand or one with game interest only opposite the Majors, Responder bids his better minorHH+, giving preference to Clubs where possibleHH#. Opener passes with the minors or HH3relays with the Majors. With a Club Pre-empt (over HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D)HH: Opener bids 3NT and now Responder passes or converts to 4HHE.HcSEndWfHAWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH#shows a void Club and minimum rangeHcSEnd$!-A^E|FH C|ASSEndzqA_E|FC|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH7is Gamma in Clubs. Relay over response is Beta. Asking H[H[H[H[H[HHBids are now establishedHcSEndb q Y Ap_E|F C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows the weak 2 in Hearts, @HmaximumHH range.HcSEnd  y Ab_E|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 5HHDH[HH+shows 4 Top Honours between the long suits.HcSEnd 3 A[HE|Fr=$C|CH[H[H[HH-3NT H[HH4asks for the shortage. Opener bids the suit below, 4HHDHHD H[H[H[H[H[H[HHshowing a Spade shortage and 4HHDHH showing a Club shortage.H[H[H[H[H[HH,Responder can bid the short suit as Beta or HB@ @ @ F4NTHH as Gamma.HcSEnd'iAL_E|F C|D@\@\@ZF- 3HHDHHD H[HHforces 3HHDHH+ following which any bid is A Nto playE HcSEnd H2^E|FH C|ASSEndA{I_E|F C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH-shows the 8 trick hand with Clubs and Hearts.HcSEnd}^}}HWE|FH C|CH[H\@H No other responses are permitted@cSEndr AWE|F¹ C|CH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows slam interest in HeartsHcSEnd AWR|F¹ C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 5HHDH[HHshows a Diamond void (5HHDHH is Beta)HdPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEnd7nBVE|FH C|CH[H[H[HH*with either a 6-card suit or no Top HonourHcSEndwPB@E|F$C|BD3HHDHHD H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HHGshows a hand with slam interest opposite a Heart pre-empt and possibly H[H[H[HHBwith a minor suit pre-empt, but no slam interest opposite a Spade H[H[H[H[HH0pre-empt (but happy to play in game in Spades). HcSEnd e! BQOE|F¹ C|CH[HHF- 4HHDH[HHBis A Nto playA J.SSEnde/n\B?@FE|FH C|CH[HcSEndAWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH&shows a singleton Spade, maximum rangeHcSEndAHFE|FHC|CH[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ F4NTHHD H[HH9is a mild slam try and asks Opener to show a shortage by H[H[H[H[H[HHbidding the suit below.HcSEnd!!!BZOE|F¹C|BD4HHDH[HHWshows a normal A OobstructiveA O 4-level pre-empt in Spades. Special continuations H[H[HH are as folloHHDwHHFs:-HcSEndB7OE|F¹ C|CH[H[H[HHF- 5HHDHH0 is Gamma in Spades, relay over response is BetaHcSEndG%PA^E|FH C|CHcSEnd;bASR|{|CHHWith an invitational hand, containing at least one major and tolerance for at least one minor, Responder bids his better Major. Opener passesHH, bids 3NT with a Club Pre-emptHH or converts to 4HHDHHD HHGor 5HHDHHD HHwith HH the MinorsHH3, and bids 4 of the major with an upper range hand HHwith the MajorsHHD.HcSEndfuWAWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH(shows a singleton Club and maximum rangeHcSEnd$A_E|FC|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH@FE|FH C|CH[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ F4NTH[H[HHshows 32-23 balanced.HcSEnd}:AWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH!shows a void Spade, maximum rangeHcSEndA_E|FC|AIJF- 4HHDH[HHshows a @HminimumHH) weak 2 in Hearts. Continuations natural H[H[H[H[H[HHexcept:HcSEnd!'!z!BYOE|FH C|CHcSEndCB8@FE|FH C|CH[H[HHF- @ @ @ D4NTJAshows the strong balanced hand. Continuations as specified in 5.3SSEndGA_E|FC|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH:is invitational in Diamonds, again wanting good trumps as H[H[H[H[H[HHwell as an upper range handHcSEndb3;ASR|{|BWith a game-going balanced hand which wishes to play in 3NT opposite the minors or in at least game opposite the Majors, responder bids 3NT . Opener passes with the minors  or Clubs  and bids 4HHDHH with the Majors. Now 4HHDHH asks:HcSEnduu~fAWE|FH C|CH[H[HH- 3NTH[HH#shows a void Club and maximum rangeHcSEndzA_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHis invitational in ClubsHcSEndbqYA_E|F C|AJF- 3HHDH[HHIshows slam interest in Spades, or possibly slam interest in either major.HcSEnd e q Ar^E|FH C|CH[H[H[HH"- Other continuations are natural.HcSEndj qy [ A`_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HHasks:HcSEnd, v; 3 A[^E|FH C|CH[H[HH- 3NTH[HH%shows 20-23 and any 4441 distributionHcSEnd%iAK^E|FH C|CHcSEnd)H4^E|FHC|CH[H[H[HHG- NoH[HH!is to play. No interest in game. H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[H[HHImplies only a tolerance for H[HHHeartsHcSEndS{BHHE|Fr=0C|CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HH;asks and Opener bids the suit below the singleton, bidding H[H[H[H[H[HHD3HHDHH3 with 4441 and 3NT with 4414. Responder now either H[H[H[H[H[HH:sets the contract or may make a Beta Ask in the singleton H[H[H[H[H[HHsuit first. No HB@ @ @ FEtaHH Asks are permitted.HcSEnd}L}}HWE|FH C|CHHContinuations are as follows:-HcSEndd% AWE|FH C|CH[H[H[HH- 3NT H[HH is naturalHcSEndAOR|F C|CH[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows HB@ @ @ DMHB@ @ @ EaxHH with a Diamond shortage HB@ @ @ G(4NTHH is Beta)HdPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEnd~BWE|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH)is Gamma in Spades. 7-card length assumedHcSEndPB VE|FHC|AJF- 3NTJFshows a hand which is interested in playing in 3NT opposite a 4-level IIIJ5minor pre-empt, but in slam opposite a major pre-emptSSEnd!7!!BSOE|F¹C|BD4HHDH[HHWshows a normal A OobstructiveA O 4-level pre-empt in Hearts. Special continuations H[H[HH are as folloHHDwHHFs:-HcSEnd<t\-B=WE|F C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[H[HHshows both MinorsHcSEnd:AWE|FHC|CH[H[HHGOnce a shortage has been shown, that suit can be used for Beta, but no H[H[H[HHEpsilons are permitted.HcSEnd!rA^E|FH C|ASSEndz!~!k!BXOE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 6HHDH[HH!shows 2nd Round Control of SpadesHcSEnd" B9VE|FH C|ASSEndzA_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHis invitational in ClubsHcSEnd>bAWR|FH C|CHdPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEnd~uAWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH)shows a singleton Heart and maximum rangeHcSEndbA^E|FH C|CH[H[H[HH- 3NTH[HH is to playHcSEndY!bCA^E|FH C|ASSEnd %  As^E|FH C|CHcSEnd[ wj K A__E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH is to play.HcSEnd; 8n , A[HE|FTC|CH[H[H[HHE-4HHDHHD H[HH4asks and Opener bids the suit below the singleton (4HHDHHD H[H[H[H[H[H[HHshowing a Club singleton and HB@ @ @ F4NTHH showing a Diamond H[H[H[H[H[H[HH;singleton). Responder will almost always set the suit with H[H[H[H[H[HHFan HB@ @ @ FEtaHH7 Ask, following which he can use the singleton suit as H[H[H[H[HH3Beta and make Epsilon Asks in other side suits. If H[H[H[H[H[H[HH8Responder makes an immediate Beta Ask, then he must set H[H[H[H[H[HHthe final contract thereafter.HcSEndC`AJHE|Fr=HC|CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHHD H[HH;asks and Opener bids the suit below the singleton, bidding H[H[H[H[H[HHD3HHDHH3 with 4441 and 3NT with 4414. If Responder makes a H[H[H[H[H[HH9Beta ask in the singleton suit immediately, he must then H[H[H[H[H[HHset the final contractHH%. Otherwise, Responder sets the suit H[H[H[H[H[HHwith a HB@ @ @ DEHB@ @ @ EtaHH( Ask and may thereafter bid Beta in the H[H[H[H[H[H[HH singleton sHHuit or Epsilons elsewhere.HcSEnd)h<H5_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHis BetaHcSEnduSAJI^E|FH C|CH[H[HH- 2NTH[HH%shows 16-19 and any 4441 distributionHcSEnd}%}}HWE|FH C|CHcSEnd%4AWE|F¹C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHHD H[HH7is Gamma in Clubs. Relay over response is Beta. Asking H[H[H[H[H[HHBids are now establishedHcSEndAWR|F¹ C|CHH 2NT - 3NT - 4HHDHHD H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHF- 4HHDH[HHshows any minimumHdPIdtGPBlt@@@@ SEnd~woBVE|FH C|CH[H[H[H[H[HH%Now the short suit can be bid as BetaHcSEnd\B VE|FH C|AIJE- NoJ%shows the 4-level pre-empt in a minorSSEnd7!!!BTOE|F¹C|CH[HHF- 4HHDH[HHHis a cue, asking partner to respond with any minor suit controls Opener H[H[H[HHmay holdHcSEnd-t<B<WE|F C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[H[HHshows both MajorsHcSEnd&:AWE|FH C|CHcSEndrcA_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHC1 is Gamma in Spades. Asking Bids now established.SSEndk!z!\!BWOE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 5HHDH[HHshows 1st Round CHHontrol of SpadesHcSEnd .@B:WE|F$C|AJF- 4HHDH[HHDshows a hand which does not wish to play in 3NT Opposite a gambling H[H[H[H[HHF3NTHH@. It usually shows a Spade shortage and no further ambitions in ÄH[H[H[H[HHClubs.HcSEndbA^E|FH C|CH[H[H[HH- 3NTH[HH is to playHcSEnd~AWE|F¹ C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH$shows a void Heart and maximum rangeHcSEndA_E|FC|AIIJF- 3HHDH[HH_E|F C|CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HHis gamma in ClubsHH (Relay over response is Beta)HcSEndYrKHA_E|F C|CH[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH'shows 20-23 and 4414, singleton DiamondHcSEnd@$KH?^E|FH C|CHcSEndKuY@H@^E|FH C|CH[H[HH- 3NT H[HH$shows 20-23 and 4441, singleton ClubHcSEnd|H$@P@P P P #-H# @ Defensive#PP@GBody#CZf#c#n..ue.+J r#FH # @@@  Ns*+@ Bw%HB@%/\.Le.7.A)S#{#B,Jump cue-bid shows the Extreme 2 unbid suitsSSEnd#\~## @GBullet 1p@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D  " @@@R#H |#1r#}# @ Note Initials`P@ Y@x`al2 @%9[4%ALr#{#BNContinuations over the above are largely natural with the following proviso:- TPIdtG PBlt@@@@R*[KSEnd##*[ c# P### @Outline (Not Indented)P@@@@Y@"@ Left Justified Outline Numbering@@@pE A@C#D  O @@@Ry#H Z### #### ### w#+z#t#s\#l@Storyz#t#Wx#x#r#u#RTr#{t#D@@ap@PT@@apF.0@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@a?pE.@@a?p@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@P QSSEnd)[ Tr#{([CH HBFSSEnd#PBr#{#ASSEnd #+#z#s\#l@Story#z#W##r## Tr#{#CH HBvSSEnd$$#HWr#FH$C#BQIn general this is characterised by an aggressive style and use of Lebensohl or Transfer Lebensohl sequences (over take-out doubles) and unassuming cue-bids. Direct suit raises are largely pre-emptive in nature.SSEnd#a## @DTitleP@ @@ @Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#Dd B}q *A # @@@  &"&%AWr#FH C#ASSEndA+2p+<+AbWr#FH C#DXNote:sSEnd#U## @First Line Indentp@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D-# #c## @ Heading 2P@ @@ @Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D B}t> # @@@  w%d%p%AL#{#BWhere partner raises in @ @ @ overcallerA Ks suit via a @ @ @ GUCB@ @ @ C,8 then new suit bids are cue-bids. If partner agrees the @ @ @ overcallerA KsV major suit at the 2 or 3-level after an unassuming cue bid, then a bid of 3NT by the @ @ @ overcaller is Beta.SSEnd7.A\.U.A(S#{#B!3NT shows the Lower 2 unbid suitsSSEnd~#J}## @ Body Singlep@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D= #\## @GBullet 2p@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D  " @@@R#H #y## c# P}#-|#~# @ Note Date`P@ Y@x`al2 9["d%@%AWr#FH C#ASSEnd4%"@% %A Wr#FH C#ASSEnd### @Outline (Indented)P@@@@Y@(@&Traditional Indented Outline Numbering@@@pE A@C#D ?" @@@Ry#H y#0v## @Default OutlineKz# OP# #s## #### ### z#+#w#s\#l@Story#w#W{#{#r#x#TTr#{w#D@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@P?xE.@@@P?x@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@QpE.@@@Qp@P QSSEnd# Tr#{#CH HBSSEnd$!$$HWr#FH C#ASSEnd#Q## @ Table Textp@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#Db|r}# &W&&AS#{#B7Simple overcalls at the same level are competitive onlySSEnd<+"A+%ABWr#FH C#ASSEnd#c## @ Heading 3P@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D B}t> # @@@  %4%w%AS#{#B11.3 Jump OvercallsSSEndp%w%d%AL#{#B0Any direct raises to the 3-level by the initial @ @ @ overcallerL are pre-emptive, whereas A KslowA O raises are genuinely invitational. SSEndU.D7...A'Or#FH C#DR@ @ @ Super-GhestemSSEndd%<p%9[AL#{#BDWhere partner makes a direct raise, or a slow simple raise, and the @ @ @ overcaller has 2NT available as Lebensohl, then an immediate new suit bid is a short-suit trial bid in the suit above, and A KslowA O new suit bids are long-suit trial bids in that suit. SSEnd %4%$A S#{#DX+I KSlowA O new suit bids (via LebensohlXF):j%These show good suits, but without a IIIIIIIJ!tolerance for partnerA Os suit.SSEnd#_## @ Number Listp@@Y@P@@@pE A@Cr#D  ! @@@Ry#H v#/q#y# @Legal NumberingKw# OX# #### #### ###{#aTr#{z#D@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@apE(@@ap@P T@@apB)SSEnd$5$$HS#{#B11.2 Simple OvercallsSSEnd&{)&AL#{#BLebensohl is the prelude to pre-emptive bids or competitive bids at the next level. In either case responder has no interest in continuing, although the @ @ @ doubler_ can make an invitation if very strong (via Lebensohl if at the 2-level). Direct raises by the @ @ @ doubler+ are pre-emptive if Lebensohl is available.SSEnd%<+%AOr#FHHC#B}These are weak and obstructive except in 4th position when they are intermediate (about 5-7 playing tricks). When both opponen5ts have shown values, then jump overcalls are still weak, but always showing a good long suit, albeit with little or nothing outside. Continuations are essentially identical to those described above for simple overcalls. New suit bids by partner are always weak but with support or at least tolerance for the @ @ @ jump-overcallerA KsG suit.SSEnd.."U. +A'Wr#FH C#ASSEnd$ %$A S#{#DXI KFastA O new suit bids:lllj$Show an essentially weak hand but a IIIIIIIJ*good suit and tolerance for partnerA Ks IIIIIIIJFsuit.SSEndq#2rv# @Engineering NumberingKt# OX# v### #### ###$$$HOr#FHC#BThese are natural and X constructive, always showing a reasonable hand, the exception being in the protective position, and simple overcalls can be as strong as 15-16 @ @ @ GHCP@ @ @ B.SSEnd))&AL#{#BImmediate bids at the XFnext level (even at the 3-level if @ @ @ ERHOA bids) are transfers, and either invitational or forcing. If the @ @ @ doublerǿ would accept an invitation in that suit he breaks the transfer by cue-bidding his cheapest control, otherwise he completes the transfer, and now responder bids on if his was more than an invitation.SSEnd +..@+A%Or#FHu> mJ >/FHC/CH[H[H[H[H[HH/- Double shows values, mainly for defence. 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Transfer Lebensohl is used, exactly as over H[H[H[H[HH interference over an Opening 1NTHHE. HH{HcSEnd N sa1@B0:4!4m4H/W>/FH C/ASSEnd!4m43H-L>/{/BThis is identical to the defence played against the Weak No Trump as shown above, except that the double is no longer penalty orientated, and always shows a reasonably strong sinCgDle-suited hand. Partner bids 2HHDHH and the HB@ @ @ doublerHH either passes or bids his suit. Exceptionally, with a good hand, partner may bid the cheapest suit which he in not prepared to support further. HB@ @ @ Feg:HH 1NT - X - No - 2HHDHH$ shows no interest if partner has HeHHDaHH:rts, but game interest if partner holds one of the Minors.HH{HcSEnd N sm4@B0:;";;A CW>/FH C/ASSEnd:1::A AWK/FH C/ATPBlt@@@@ SEndK/\J/O/ @GBullet 1p@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D  " @@@RL/H S/UO/T/ @First Line Indentp@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D-# U/cT/V/ @ Heading 2P@ @@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D B}t> # @@@  888A3LK/{/DX At 4-levelIIJAs above, but over 4HHDHH, or 4HHDHH if 4-card Spades not held, HB@ @ @ F4NTHHD H[H[H[H[HHis for take-outB.SSEnd>y>v>A jW>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is competitiveHcSEndI/-H/J/ @ Note Date`P@ Y@x`al2 S=j=+=A WW>/F¹ C/BD1HHDHHE-2HHDHH (Spades and Diamonds)H[HHF- 3HHDHH is competitive in HeartsHcSEnd"=U+==A USK/{/B5Slow bids of the 4th suit are to play or invitationalSSEndE/0B/L/ @Default OutlineKF/ OPZ/Y/[/ @Outline (Indented)P@ @@@Y@(@&Traditional Indented Outline Numbering@@@pE A@CW/D ?" @@@RE/H / /sT// //// //_/ F/+M/C/s(/l@StoryM/C/WG/G/>/D/TT>/{C/D@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@P?xE.@@@P?x@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@PxE.@@@Px@PT@@@QpE.@@@Qp@P QSSEndN/ T>/{M/CH HBSSEnd/%//AW>/FH C/DsSEndX/QW/Y/ @ Table Textp@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/Db|r}# 111A^>/FHC/BkThere is only one strong bid for responder in each sequence, all the others being natural and non-forcing:-SSEnd1T11AHF>/FH C/D@H 12.2.2 If @B@ @ @ GRHO@H0 bids over partnerA Os Double as Weak Take-outHcSEnd0T00ASK/{/DXJump OvercallsIJare intermediate (11-15)SSEnd4T44H0SK/{/DXDoubleB IIJis strictly for penaltiesSSEnd3J!43H,ST/{/B+12.3 To Defence to Strong No Trump - BrozelSSEnd;U;;A D^>/FH C/DX,12.8.1 If the overcall has specified 2 SuitsSSEnd:|::A AOK/FH C/DX Anything elseIJis as above for @ @ @ 2nd-in-handTPBlt@@@@ SEndJ/JI/K/ @ Body Singlep@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D= O/\K/S/ @GBullet 2p@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D  " @@@RP/H V/cU/W/ @ Heading 3P@@@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D B}t> # @@@  8"88A3W>/FH C/ASSEnd884A3SK/{/DXCue-bidIIJ/shows a very strong 3-suited take-out, usually IIIIIIJ/guaranteeing a singleton or void in their suit.SSEndv>>m>A iO>/F C/CHB@ @ @ D1HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ G-2NTHH (Minors)H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is a forcing raise in HeartsHcSEndj=y=S=A XO>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-2HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH is mildly invitationalHcSEnd=I"==A TSK/{/B)Fast bids of the 4th suit are competitiveSSEndB//=/E/ @Legal NumberingKC/ OXW/_V/X/ @ Number Listp@@Y@P@@@pE A@C>/D  ! @@@RE/H / //U// //// //c/G/aT>/{F/D@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE.@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@ap@PT@@apE)@@apE(@@ap@P T@@apB)SSEnd/x//HSK/{/DXSimple OvercallsB J9are natural and constructive (Lebensohl sequences invite)SSEnd1 11H^>/FH C/ASSEnd1%1?1A^>/FH C/CHcSEnd0!00HW>/FH C/ASSEnd0t00ASK/{/DXF2NTH[H[H[HHshows ClHHubs and Diamonds, at least 5-5SSEnd4D44H1SK/{/DXD3NTIIJBis A Nto playC SSEnd3$33H+^>/FH C/CHcSEnd;Z <;A ELK/{/DXGDoubleIIJ"shows values, mainly for defence, SSEnd:`::AAWK/FH C/DXDoublellj shows 11-15TPBlt@@@@ SEnd8I98A3ST/{/B)12.5 To Weak 2 Bids - Transfer LebensohlSSEnd484H3LK/{/D@HDouble @B@ @ @ (4th-in-hand)@Z'is for take-out. Other bids are naturalSSEndm>&v>^>A hW>/FH C/CHcSEndy==j=A YW>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 2HHDHH# is strongly invitational in HeartsHcSEnd=<=@=A SSK/{/BSlow raises are invitationalSSEnd=/2rB/ @Engineering NumberingK@/ OX/ v/V// //// //x////HLK/{/DXDoubleB IIJshows a @ @ @ 2-suiter (Suits same @\@HCCGolour)SSEnd111H_>/F C/B1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDHHD H[HHF- 2HHDH[HHshows 5-card Hearts, minimumHcSEnd?11'1HH>/F$C/CH[H[HHF- 2HHDH[HHshows a game-going HB@ @ @ distributionalHHD HB@ @ @ 2-suiterHH with Spades and H[H[H[H[H[HHanother suit. The HB@ @ @ DoublerHH' relays with 2NT and partner shows the H[H[H[H[HH second suit.HcSEnd0Q00HW>/FH C/DX%12.2.1 Continuations after the DoublesSEnd0z00ASK/{/DXD2HHDH[H[H[H[HH&shows Spades and a Minor, at least 5-4SSEnd444H2SK/{/DX Next suit up lj=is for takeout, but if it is a Major, then it shows a 4-card IIIIIJ suit in the process, otherwise 4HHDHH is for take-out.HcSEnd3f33H+^>/FH C/CH[H[H[HH- 3NTH[HHshows a maximumHcSEnd <_;;AFWK/FH C/B!and no fit for openerA Os suit.TPBlt@@@@ PIdtF>m>O>A gO>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ D2HB@ @ @ GNT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH is invitational in DiamondsHcSEnd==y=A ZO>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH is forcing in HeartsHcSEnd=J=/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 2HHDH[HH.shows 5-card Hearts, maximum, Diamond shortageHcSEnd'1?10HH>/Fr=$C/CH[H[HHF- 2HHDH[HHshows a game-going HB@ @ @ distributionalHHD HB@ @ @ 2-suiterHH without Spades. H[H[H[H[H[HHResponder relays with 2HHDHH$ and now partner bids 2NT with both H[H[H[H[H[HH,Minors or a Minor with that suit and Hearts.HcSEnd000HHF>/FHC/B3If Responder cannot stand the double or has a very @ @ @ distributional hand not suited to @ @ @ defense,F then continuations are as follows (Bidding of all four hands shown):-SSEnd0y00ASK/{/DXD2HHDH[H[H[H[HH%shows Hearts and Spades, at least 5-4SSEnd333H+_>/F C/CHH 1NT - 2NT - 3HHDH[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows a minimumHcSEnd;ra< ^>@>A fO>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ F-NoHH is competitiveHcSEnd=y==A [W>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 4HHDHH is pre-emptiveHcSEnd<!C=/FH C/ASSEnd/{0/HLK/{/DXD2NTIIJshows a @ @ @ 2-suiter (Suits are IL@HCODdd)SSEnd1s21H ^>/FH C/CH[H[H[HH- 2NTH[HHshows 4-card Hearts, minimumHcSEnd0'10HH>/F+\HC/AIJF- 2HHDH[HHBshows a weak 2-suited hand. Partner initially chooses between the H[H[H[H[HH/FH C/ASSEnd0{00ASK/{/DXD2HHDH[H[H[H[HH'shows Diamonds and Hearts, at least 5-4SSEnd3$33H+^>/FH C/CHcSEnda<v<;A HSK/{/DX Other cue-bidIJ:shows an invitational raise in OpenerA Os suit or, more IIIIIJ7commonly a forcing bid in the 4th suit (see Lebensohl, IIIIIJGbelow)SSEnd:::AAOK/FH C/DXF3xllljshows Fa @ @ @ jump-rebiddableF suitTPBlt@@@@ SEndD97_909A3LK/{/B~Over a double, A KSlowA O bids (via 2NT) are merely competitive, but as with action over 1-level take-out doubles, if the @ @ @ doubler. is very strong, then over 2NT he should bid 3HHDHH9 to show this and encourage partner to bid more strongly.HcSEnd@>O>1>A eW>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is forcing in DiamondsHcSEnd===A \W>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is competitive in ClubsHcSEnd<</FHC/B;Where the 2-suited overcall is made below the level of 2NT @ @ @ F(eg:E @ @ @ Michaels)@ @ @ C,+ then 2NT is available as Lebensohl, thus:-SSEnd00/HLK/{/DXJump overcallsB IJ/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows 4-card Hearts, maximumHcSEnd000H_>/FC/B 1NT - X - No JF- 2HHBJ/shows a weak single-suited hand. Partner bids 2HHC and the weak IIIJ)hand passes or signs off in another suit.SSEnd0y00ASK/{/DXE2@HDH[H[H[H[HH$shows Clubs and Hearts, at least 5-4SSEnd333H+_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH/shows 6-card Spades and a 5-card Minor, MaximumHcSEndv<H<a~@>>A dW>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is forcing in ClubsHcSEnd===A ]O>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ D-HB@ @ @ D3HB@ @ @ DHH is invitational in ClubsHcSEnd<></FH C/DX12.8.2 LebensohlsSEnd0!00HW>/FH C/ASSEnd2)22H"_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH,shows 5-card Hearts, maximum, Spade shortageHcSEnd000ASK/{/DXGDoubleIIJis penalty-orieCnGtated#, showing either a strong balanced IIIIIJ#hand or a strong single-suited handSSEnd33t3H+_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH*shows 5-5, Clubs and Spades, maximum rangeHcSEnd<J<v1>>A cW>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is forcing in SpadesHcSEnd=~==A ^W>/F¹ C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHF- 3HHDHH is forcing in ClubsHcSEnd<"</FH C/ASSEnd0[%00HW>/FH C/DX/12.1.2 At Unfavourable vulnerability - TruscottsSEnd)2}I22H#_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HHshows 2524 exactly, maximum.HcSEnd0"0t0A@W>/FH C/ASSEndt33g3H+_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH-shows 5-5, Diamonds and Spades, maximum rangeHcSEnd<"</FH C/ASSEnd:b::AAWK/FH C/DXDelayeXd DoubleIJ shows 16+TPBlt@@@@ SEnd9^94H5LT/{/B12.6 To Transfer Pre-empts - @ @ @ Clarke DefenceSSEnd>>=A bO>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ F2NTHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH# is strongly invitational in SpadesHcSEnd=&==A _W>/FH C/CHcSEnd<</FH C/ASSEndI2%92)2A#^>/FH C/CHcSEndt0G0m0HST/{/B(12.2 To Weak No Trump - Modified BrozelSSEndg3t3`3H+_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 4HHDH[HH*shows 5-5, Clubs and Spades, minimum rangeHcSEnd<\</FH C/DX312.8.2 If the overcall has specified only one suitSSEnd:[::AAWK/FH C/DXImmediate DoubleJ shows 11-15TPBlt@@@@ SEnd9Q99H6LK/{/DXGBy R@ @ @ 2nd-in-HandliSSEnd=>=A aO>/F C/CH[H[H[H[H[HHE- HB@ @ @ 2NT-3HB@ @ @ DHB@ @ @ E-3HB@ @ @ DHH! is mildly invitational in SpadesHcSEnd===A `W>/F¹ C/CHHD1HHDHHE-2HHDHH (Hearts and a Minor)H[HHF- 3HHDHH is competitive in SpadesHcSEnd,0<0%0H LK/{/DXSimple Overcallsjshow @ @ @ 2-suiters! with that suit and the one aboveSSEnd92P2I2H$_>/F C/CHH1NT - 2HHDHHG - 2HHDH[H[HH- 2NT H[HHshows 4-card Hearts, minimumHcSEndm0!t0]0HW>/FH C/ASSEnd`3g3S3H+^>/FH C/CH[H[H[HH- 3NTH[HHshowsH[HH'5-5, Diamonds and Spades, minimum rangeHcSEnd:Q:x:HALK/{/DXGBy R@ @ @ 2nd-in-HandliSSEnd999H7WK/FHC/DXGDoubleIIJ;shows a 3-suited take-out (Transfer Lebensohl available if IIIIJat the 2-levelTPBlt@@@@ SEnd<0sC0,0H SK/{/DXJump Overcallslj2are weak in that suit (Lebensohl sequences invite)SSEndP2`292H%_>/F C/CH[H[H[HHF- 3HHDH[HH,shows 5-card Hearts, maximum, Spade shortageHcSEnd]0m0Q0HW>/FH$C/BҿThe general style of bidding over Precision is obstructive with weak hands, as much expensive interference being made as possible. 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