OPENING BIDS

1^st & 2^nd Seat

Pass 0-4 HCP Any, or 5-6 HCP (not vul) or 5-7 HCP Bal (vul), or 15-20(21) HCP

Bal or Minor(s) with no biddable 5 card Major

1C (10)11-20 HCP 5 Hearts or 4/4 Maj 3 suited, or Any Game Force

1D (10)11-20 HCP 5+ Spades, or (21)22-23 HCP Bal (May be any 5332)

1H 5-10 HCP Hearts or Diamonds Unbalanced, or 7-10 HCP (not vul) or 8-10

HCP (vul) Balanced or any 4441

1S 5-10 HCP Spades or Clubs Unbalanced but not 4441

1NT 11-14 HCP Balanced (May be any 5332). Occasionally singleton or off-shape

2C (10)11-14 HCP 5+ Clubs Unbalanced (Can be 4 if 1444 or 4144)

2D (10)11-14 HCP 5+ Diamonds Unbalanced

2H (3)4-7 HCP 5+/5+ S&D or H&C (Odd)

2S (3)4-7 HCP 5+/5+ S&C or H&D (Colour)

2NT (3)4-7 HCP 5+/5+ S&H or (5)6-9(10) HCP D&C (Rank)

3C/3D Std Preempt - may be a six card suit with good suit quality

3D/3H Std Preempt - may be a six card suit with good suit quality

3NT 4 Level minor Preempt

4C Namyats - A good 4H opening (8/9 PT)

4D Namyats - A good 4S opening (8/9 PT)

4H Preemptive

4S Preemptive

4NT Specific Ace ask

3rd / 4th Seat

P 0-4 HCP

1C 5-17 HCP Unbalanced (can be 8-10 HCP with a 6 card suit or a 5/5 with stuff

Outside suits)

1D 5-17 HCP Balanced (may have any 5332)

1H (3)4-7 HCP “Comic” Either 6+ card suit, or any 5+/5+ Unbalanced

1S 17+ HCP, Either a) Any GF (9+PT), b) Strong Two Suiter

1NT (17)18-20 HCP Balanced (May be any 5332). Occas. Singleton or off-shape

2C “Benji” 8 PT in any Suit or 21-23 Bal

2D (7)8-10 HCP Six card suit in either major (non-forcing - esp nv)

2H 8-10 HCP 5+/5+ Odd (S&D or H&C)

2S 8-10 HCP 5+/5+ Colour (S&C or H&D)

2NT 8-10 HCP 5+/5+ Rank (S&H or D&C)

3C/D 6-9 HCP, 7 card suit or 8-10 HCP Good 6 card suit

3H/S 6-9 HCP, 7 card suit or 8-10 HCP Good 6 card suit

3NT 4 Level minor Preempt

4C Namyats - A good 4H opening (8/9 PT)

4D Namyats - A good 4S opening (8/9 PT)

4H Preemptive - Good Suit

4S Preemptive - Good Suit

RELAY BIDDING PRINCIPLES

Relay Process

a) Shape

b) Controls

c) Parity Cue Bidding (PCB) or Denial Cue Bidding (DCB)

Shape Types

EHML over Single Suiters

HEL over Two Suiters (5/4, 6+/4)

RSA over 5/5s (specified) - 12, 21, 03, 30

RSA over 5+/5+ (ie-unspecified) - HS, ES, 21, 30, 20H, 20L, then over ES, 11H, 11L

RSA over 6+/5+ (ie 6 card suit known) - 02, 11, 20, 01, 10

RSA over 6+/5+ (unspecified) - HS, ES, 20H, 20L, 10H, 10L then over ES, 11H, 11L

Three Suiters shown specifically where fitted in

Only flow past 3NT to complete shape when:

a) Last Shape Relay and asked

b) RSA

c) 7/4 - incl when 3NT = 3064

1^st Ask at 4 level is always controls unless RSA (unless over 2NT Mode)

Show higher ranking suits before lower - except GF Mode

7411 shapes come before 5422s unless at 3NT

74s flow controls to two steps before the seven card major to allow sign off in the 7 bagger when second suit is known.

Controls

· Always flow into controls on last exact shape, except stop at 3NT unless 74 two Suiter

· When R = Shape, R+1 = PCB Controls, R+2 = DCB Controls

· At 3/4 level, When R = PCB Controls, R+1 = DCB Controls

· Over Fert relay, at two level, R+1 = non-forcing

Normal Relay Controls (A3, K2, Q1):

0.6 x HCP, Truncated. 0-20 HCP, 0.6 Rounded for 21+ HCP hands

5-10 HCP=0-3, 7-10 HCP=0-4, 8-10 HCP=0-4, 11-15 HCP=0-6, 1NT = 0-6

15-17 HCP=0-9, 18-20 HCP = 0-10, 21-23 HCP=0-13, 24+HCP=0-14

Ace / King Controls (A2, K1) = 0.25 X HCP, Std Rounding

Parity Cue Bidding AKQ Controls (All relays except Fert or R+1)

a) Longest suit first, all ties highest ranking first. If 4 suited then show 1^st three suits only, If Shape unknown, then SHDC.

b) Whenever you have a singleton, then sweep 1^st two longest suits - then singleton - then sweep 1^st two suits only. Pass on Singleton if even, stop if odd. With a void, then sweep 1^st two longest suits only.

c) 1^st Ask: Stop = Even AKQ controls, Pass = Odd Controls

2^nd Ask: With Odd controls Stop = 1 honour, Pass = 2 honours

With Even controls, Stop = 0 or 4 Ctrls, Pass = 2 or 6 Ctrls

3^rd Ask: Stop = No Jack, Pass = Jack

a) Last Relay Ask is 5NT

b) Jump to 4NT = RKCB in 1st DCB Suit

RELAY BIDDING PRINCIPLES

Denial Cue Bidding AK Controls (Fert Relay or R+1)

a) Longest suit first, all ties highest ranking first. Next suit continues. Don’t show Singletons. If two suits excluded (eg 7411) then Aces & Kings Separately (stop shows don’t have)

b) 1^st Pass: 3+ Cards, Stop = No A or K or AKQ

1^st Pass: 2 Cards: Stop = No A or K or AK, AQ

2^nd Pass: Stop = No Q (or J if AKQ Shown and 5+ Suit)

3^rd Pass Stop = No J if Suit = 5+

c) Last Relay Ask is 5NT

d) Jump to 4NT = RKCB in 1st DCB Suit

Interference:

Over All Relays:

· X & XX by Controller = Penalties, Next Step (incl Pass) = Relay

· Interference of more than two bids, puts us out of relay. i.e.2S = R (3C) still in relay, (3D) Out of relay - Natural

Over Any Balanced Relay, 1NT & 2NT Relay:

· Over double then XX by Responder = Penalty Invite. Other Steps remain same but down one step. If show their suit, then poor trumps

· Over a next suit bid, then X by Responder = Penalty Invite. Other steps remain as normal. If show their suit, then poor trumps

· Over a two bid interference, then just all steps - no penalty double by responder

Over Pass, 1C, 1D, 1S Relay:

· All step responses

Over 1H Relay specifically:

· 1H (P) 1S (X) Pass = Min Balanced, XX = Max, Rest as normal

· 1H (P) 1S (1NT) Pass = Hearts Max, X = Pens, 2C = Bal Min

· 1H (P) 1S (2C) All steps ie Pass = Hearts Max, Double = Bal etc

· All other 1H situations as per Non-Balanced relays or as per Balanced Relays (over 2C response)

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) with no

biddable 5 card Major)

Responses

P P 0-4 HCP

1C 5-17 HCP Unbalanced (can be 8-10 HCP with a 6 card suit or a 5/5 with stuff outside suits)

1D 5-17 HCP Balanced (may have any 5332)

1H (3)4-7 HCP “Comic” Either 6+ card suit, or any 5+/5+ Unbalanced

1S 17+ HCP, Either a) Any GF (9+PT), b) Strong Two Suiter

1NT (17)18-20 HCP Balanced (May be any 5332), then 2C=Stayman or

Relay, 2D/H=Trans, 2S=RF, 2NT=Invit 4H etc

2C “Benji” 8 PT in any Suit or 21-23 Bal

2D 7-10 HCP Six card suit in either major (NF)

2H 8-10 HCP 5+/5+ Odd (C&H or S&D)

2S 8-10 HCP 5+/5+ Colour (C&S or D&H)

2NT 8-10 HCP 5+/5+ Rank (C&D or H&S)

3C/D 6-9 HCP, 7 card suit or 8-10 HCP Good 6 card suit

3H/S 6-9 HCP, 7 card suit or 8-10 HCP Good 6 card suit

3NT 4 Level minor Preempt

4C Namyats - A good 4H opening (8/9 PT)

4D Namyats - A good 4S opening (8/9 PT)

4H Preemptive - Good Suit

4S Preemptive - Good Suit

Rebids

P 1C P 0-4 HCP

1D 15-17 HCP Unbal, or 18-20 HCP Bal

1H 5-(6v)7 HCP Bal, then 1S=Nat NF, 1NT=To Play (denies 4S),

2C=NF Stayman, 2D=Nat NF, 2H/S = Strong Invit,

2NT=Nat Invit

1S 18-20 HCP, Single Suited Minor or 3 Suiter

1NT 15-17 HCP Balanced (May be any 5332), then 2C = Stayman

or Relay, 2D/H = Transfers, 2NT=Invit 4H etc

2C 18-20 HCP Diamonds & a Major

2D 18-20 HCP Clubs & A Major

2H 18-20 HCP Diamonds & Clubs

2S 18-20 HCP 5+/5+ Minors

2NT 18-20 HCP Clubs & Diamonds, High Shortage

3C 18-20 HCP Clubs & Diamonds, Even Shortage

3D 18-20 HCP 3145

3H 18-20 HCP 2146

3S 18-20 HCP 3046

3NT 18-20 HCP 2047

P 1C

1D 1H Relay, as per 1S+ 15-17 HCP (1NT=18-20 HCP, 2C=GF Relay)

1S 5-6 HCP Natural 5+/4 another (1NT=To play)

1NT 5-6 HCP 4 Spades, 5+ another (2C=P/C)

2C 5-6 HCP Natural 5+/4 D or H

2D 5-6 HCP Natural 5+/4 C or H

2H 5-6 HCP Natural 5+/4 Minor

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) with no biddable 5 card Major)

Rebids (Cont)

P 1D P 0-4 HCP

1H 15-20 HCP, Inquiry

1S 5-(6nv)7 HCP Bal, then 1NT=To Play, 2C=NF Stayman,

2D/H/S=Nat, 2NT=Nat Invit

1NT 15-16 HCP, Bal, Non-good, then 2C=Stayman or Relay,

2D/H=Trans, 2S=RF, 2NT=Invit 4H

2C 15-16 HCP, Clubs Single Suited then 2D=GF Relay

2D 15-16 HCP, Diamonds Single Suited then 2H = GF Relay

2H 15-16 HCP, 5/5 specific both minors, then 2S = RSA

2S 15-16 HCP, 6D/5C minors, then 2NT = RSA

2NT 15-16 HCP, 5D/6C minors, then 3C = RSA

3C 15-16 HCP, 6+/6+ minors, then 3D = RSA

P 1D

1H 1S 5-7 HCP, Bal, then 1NT=To Play, 2C=Stayman or Relay, 2D=Nat,

2H/S = Nat 4 Card Bal, 2NT=Invit

1NT 14-16(17) HCP Bal, then 2C=GF Relay

2C 8-10 HCP Bal, with a 4+ card Major, then 2H=4+ Spades, etc

2D 8-10 HCP Bal, no Major, then 2S=5 Diamonds etc

2H 11-13 HCP Bal, 4+ Spades

2S 11-13 HCP Bal, 4+ Hearts, Not Spades

2NT 11-13 HCP Bal, 5 Diamonds

3C 11-13 HCP Bal, 5 Clubs

3D 11-13 HCP 2344

3H 11-13 HCP 3244

3S 11-13 HCP 3343

3NT 11-13 HCP 3334

Next Step over 8+ HCP specific is always relay.

P 1H Pass 0-(6nv)7 HCP, Pass or Correct

1S 15-20 Inquiry

1NT 15-16 HCP Bal non-good, then 2C/2D/2H/2S = Transfer

2C 0-(6nv)7 HCP, Pass or Correct

2D 0-(6nv)7 HCP, Pass or Correct

2H 0-(6nv)7 HCP, Pass or Correct

2S 0-(6nv)7 HCP, Pass or Correct

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) with no

biddable 5 card Major)

Continuations

P 1H

1S 1NT 5+/5+ any

2Suit Weak Two, then next suit asks as per normal wk 2, then RSA

3Suit Weak Three, then Relay (E (7222), H, M, 7231, 7330, 7321)

P 1H

1S 1NT

2C 2D 5+/5+ Odd, then 2S=S&D, 2NT=H&C High Shortage, 3C=H&C Even

Shortage, 3D=2515, 3H=3505, 3S=2605, 3NT=2506

2H 5+/5+ Colour, then 2NT=S&C, 3C=H&D high shortage etc

2S 5+/5+ S&H, then 2NT=RSA etc

2NT 5+/5+ D&C, then 3C=RSA etc

R+1 = 321 Controls, DCB not PCB

P 1S 1NT 0-(6nv)7 HCP, Nothing To Say

2C-2S 5-(6nv)7 HCP, HMML 5332, (HCP in suit), then Relay

2NT+ 15-20 HCP (Bound to Come up!)

P 1S

1NT 2C 17+ HCP, 5+ Hearts & 4+Another or 24+ Balanced, Forcing

2D 17+ HCP, 5+ Spades & 4+ Another, Forcing

2H 17+ HCP, 4 Hearts & 5+ Card Minor, Forcing

2S 17+ HCP, 4 Spades & 5+ Card Minor, Forcing

2NT 17-23 HCP, Both Minors

3C/D GF, Single Suited, Nat

3H/S GF, Single Suited, Nat

3NT GF, Both Minors

4C GF, 5H&5S (11 PT), then RSA, Suit = to play

4D GF, 5H&5D (11 PT), then RSA, Suit = to play

4H GF, 5H&5C (11 PT), then RSA, Suit = to play

P 1S

1NT 2C

2D 2H 17-23 HCP, Hearts & Another. Then 2S=R HML for suits, 2NT=Wk

Transfer to 2^nd Suit, 3H=Slam Try, 3C/D = Nat

2S GF 5H & 4S, then Relay

2NT 24+ HCP Balanced, then as per 2NT Opening

3C GF Hearts & Diamonds, then Relay

3D GF Hearts & Clubs, then Relay

3H GF 6/4 Hearts & Spades, then RSA

3S GF 6/4 Hearts & Diamonds, Then RSA

3NT GF 6/4 Hearts & Clubs, Then RSA

4C GF 6/5 Hearts & Spades (10 PT), then RSA, Suit = to play

4D GF 5/5 Hearts & Diamonds (10 PT), then RSA, Suit = to play

4H GF 5/5 Hearts & Clubs (10 PT), then RSA, Suit = to play

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) With no biddable 5 card Major)

Continuations

P 1S

1NT 2D

2H 2S 17-23 HCP, Spades & Another. Then 2NT=R HML for Suit, 3S=Slam

Try, 3C=P/C, 3D/H = Nat

2NT GF 5 Spades & 4 Hearts, then Relay

3C GF 5 Spades & 4 Diamonds, then Relay

3D GF 5 Spades & 4 Clubs, then Relay

3H GF 6/4 Spades & Hearts, then RSA

3S GF 6/4 Spades & Diamonds, Then RSA

3NT GF 6/4 Spades & Clubs, Then RSA

4C GF 5/5 Spades & Hearts (10 PT)

4D GF 5/5 Spades & Diamonds (10 PT)

4H GF 5/5 Spades & Clubs (10 PT)

P 1S

1NT 2H/S 3C Pass or Correct

2S/2NT Values

P 1NT Stayman or Relay, Transfers

P 2C 2D Inquiry 0-6(7) or 15+

2H-3C 5-6(7) HCP, HMML 5332, (A or K in suit), then Relay

P 2C

2D Suit 8 Playing Tricks, then natural

2NT 21-23 HCP Bal, then 2NT relay

P 2D P/2H/S Pass or Correct (Free to pass non-vul with 0-6(7) HCP)

2NT Inquiry, then 3C=Max Hearts, 3D=Max Spades,

3H=Min Hearts, 3S=Min Spades, 3NT=AKQxxx, then R =

EHML, R+1 (excluding 3NT, Sign off) = Controls

P 2H 2S/3C Pass or correct

2NT Inquiry / RSA, 3C=S&D, 3D=C&H HS, 3H=C&H ES,

3S=2515, 3NT=2605 etc

P 2S P/3C Preference

2NT Inquiry / RSA as per above, 3C=S&C, 3D=H&D High

Shortage etc

P 2NT 3C/D Preference

3H Inquiry / RSA as per 2NT Opening

Rules: 1) When showing your suits, always bid HMML

2) Don’t go past 3NT unless specified suits and asked.

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) With no biddable 5 card Major)

“Comic” Rule over interference:

a) We pass and they open, then 1NT is comic

b) We pass and we open 1C and they X or bid 1D then 1H is comic

c) We pass and we open 1D and they X or bid 1H then 1S is comic

Over Interference (1^st & 2^nd hand Pass):

Pass (1C) Pass = 0-5(6) HCP Unbal, 0-13 HCP Bal

X = 13+ HCP Unbal, 14+ HCP Bal, then 1D/1H/1S = Nat

0-6(7) HCP, 1NT=4-6 or 5-7 HCP Bal, 2Cue=15-20 HCP, Jump = Weak, 6 card suit etc

1D/H/S = (6)7-12 HCP, Nat then 1NT=15-17, Cuebid = 15-20

HCP, Raise = Weak, New Suit = 15-20 HCP Forcing

1NT = 6-11 HCP “Comic”(two suiter) then P/2C=NF Inq, (can

Have clubs), 2D=Forcing Inquiry

2 Level = Weak Jumps

2 Cue = Strong 2 Suiter

Pass (1C) 1NT (X) Bids by Opener (Passer) are natural, XX is 3+/3+ D&H

Bids by Responder (1NT) are 5+ Lower & 4+ Higher,

2C= Any 5/5 then P/C, XX is 5+ Higher, 4+

Lower.

Pass (1D) Pass = 0-5(6) HCP Unbal, 0-13 HCP Bal

X = 13+ HCP Unbal, 14+ HCP Bal, then 1H/1S/2C = Nat

0-6(7) HCP, 1NT=4-6 or 5-7 HCP Bal, 2Cue=15-20 HCP, Jump = Weak, 6 card suit etc

1H/S/2C = (6)7-12 HCP, Nat then 1NT=15-17, Cuebid = 15-20

HCP, Raise = Weak, New Suit = 15-20 HCP Forcing

1NT = 6-11 HCP “Comic”(two suiter) then P/2C=NF Inq,

(Can’t have diamonds), 2D=Forcing Inquiry

2 Level = Weak Jumps

2 Cue = Strong 2 Suiter

Pass (1D) 1NT (X) Bids by Opener (Passer) are natural, XX is 3+/3+ C&H

Bids by Responder (1NT) are 5+ Lower & 4+ Higher,

2D=5/5 Majors then P/C, XX is 5+ Higher, 4+

Lower.

Pass (1H/S) X = (14)15+ HCP then 1NT=4-6, 5-7 HCP Bal, 2Cue=15-20,

Suit = 0-6(7) HCP, Nat

Suits = (7)8-13 HCP Natural

1NT = “Comic” - One or Two Suiter then 2C = NF Inq,

2D = Forcing Inq

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) With no biddable 5 card Major)

Over Interference (1^st hand Pass Only):

Pass (Preempt) X = Take-out (15+ish), 2NT=Nat (15-18) by both hands

2level

Pass (Preempt) 2^nd assumes Pass = 5HCP ie X = Take-out (15+ish), 3NT=Nat

3level 4^th X=15-20 Bal (defensive), Major = Canape, Minor = Nat

Over Interference (2nd hand Pass Only):

(Pass) Pass (Preempt) Pass = 0-4 HCP or 5-9 HCP no biddable suit, then over

2C-2S Nat Reopening X, next non-major = 0-4 HCP, bid

shows some values. A Major by both hands

likely to be only 4 card suit.

X = Take-out 8-16 HCP with 4 card major or any 17+,

then next bid=0-6(7), all other bids = 15+ F

Bids = (5)6-9 HCP 5+ Biddable Suit, then Pass =

0-6(7), New Suit=15-17, Cue=Stopper ask or GF

2NT=15-16 HCP, 3NT=To Play

3NT = 10-13 HCP Bal, No 4 card Major

3Cue = 10-13 HCP, 4 card major

2NT = 14-16 HCP Bal (no 4 card maj), or 10-16 HCP

Suit, then 3C=0-6(7) P/C, 3D=15-20 Inq with

3Cue=14-16Bal, 3NT=10-16 Minor, Major =

10-16 Nat

(Pass) Pass (Preempt) X = Take-out (15+ish), 3NT=Nat

3level Reopening: X=15-20 Bal (defensive), Major = Canape,

Minor = Nat, 3NT=Nat

Over Interference (Our 3rd hand opener):

Pass (Pass) 1C (X) Pass 0-6(7) HCP (Club Pref)

1D 0-6(7) HCP (Diamond Pref)

XX 15-17 HCP unbal or 18-20 HCP Bal, then Relay

Mode)

1H 0-4 HCP, “comic”- One or Two Suiter

1S 18-20 HCP, Single Suiter minor or 3 Suiter, etc

1NT 15-17 HCP Bal, then Stayman, transfers etc

2C 18-20 HCP, Diamonds & a Major etc

PASS (0-4 HCP Any, or 5-7(6nv) Bal, or 15-20 HCP Bal or Minor(s) With no biddable 5 card Major)

Over Interference (Our 3rd hand opener):

Pass (Pass) 1D (X) Pass 0-6(7) HCP, (Diamond Pref)

1H 0-6(7) HCP, (Heart Pref)

XX 15-20 HCP Inquiry, then Relay Mode 1S 0-4 HCP, “Comic” - One or Two Suiter,

Then 1NT=Inq, 2D=Both Majors

1NT 15-16 HCP, Non-Good, then Stayman,

Transfers etc

2C 15-16 HCP, Clubs SS then relay

Etc

Pass (Pass) 1H (X) Pass 0-6(7) HCP, Pass or Correct

1S/2C/etc 0-6(7) HCP, Pass or Correct

XX 15-20 HCP, then Pass = Hearts, Hxx

Mode, 1S=Spades & Minor, 1NT=Both

Minors, 2 Level=SS, 2H = Hearts Vomit

1NT 15-16 HCP, Non-Good, then 2C-2S =

Transfers

Pass (Pass) 1S (X) Pass = 0-3 HCP

XX = 4-7 HCP 5 Spades, or big

1NT = 4-7 HCP (not 5332)

2C-2H = 5-7 HCP (5332 MML - can’t have spades)

P (P) 1C (1D) X 15-17 HCP Unbal or 18-20 HCP Bal

1H “Comic” 0-4 HCP, One or Two Suiter

1S 18-20 HCP Single Suited minor etc

P (P) 1C (1H) X 15-17 HCP Unbal or 18-20 HCP Bal

1S 18-20 HCP Single Suited Minor etc

P (P) 1C (1S) X 15-20 Take-out

All bids Natural 15-20

P (P) 1D (1H) X Relay, 15-20 HCP Unbal or 18-20 HCP Bal, with 1S=5-7 HCP,

1NT=14-16(17) HCP etc

1S “Comic” 0-4 HCP, One or Two Suiter

1NT 15-17 HCP Bal, then 2C=GF Relay

2C 15-16 HCP, Clubs SS then relay

Etc

P (P) 1D (1S) X 15-20 HCP, then: Hxx Mode, No Relay

1NT 15-17 HCP Bal, then 2C=GF Relay, etc

2C 15-16 HCP, Clubs SS then relay etc

1C OPENING (11-20 HCP 5H or 4/4 Maj 3 suited, or Any GF)

Responses

1C 1D 0-7 HCP, Any, Transfer to 1H, or 8-11 HCP 6 Diamonds

1H Relay, Invit +

1S 8-12 HCP, 4+ Spades, Invit

1NT 8-11 HCP, Bal or Semi-bal, denies 4+ S, 3+ H, or 6+ Minor

2C 8-11 HCP, 6 Clubs, NF

2D Puppet to 2H, Major suit Raise

2H (6)7-10(11) HCP 3(4) Hearts

2S 3-7 HCP, 6 Spades

2NT 9-11 HCP, 6 Good Spades, Invit

3C 4-7 HCP, (6)7 Clubs

3D 4-7 HCP, (6)7 Diamonds

3H Weak 4H

3S 4-7 HCP, 7 Spades

3NT 13-15 HCP 3433

Rebids

1C 1D 1H 5+ Hearts, To play

1S 4H and 4S, 3 Suited

1NT (17)18-20 HCP with Hearts 5332, then 2C=Nat Weak,

2D=8-11 HCP, Diamonds

2C/D 5H/4+m, Raise freely

2H 8.5 / 9 Playing Tricks in Hearts or Strong 5/4 Hearts & Another

2S Spades & Another GF

2NT 24+ HCP Balanced, then Puppet Stayman

3C/D GF, then Nat - 4 card Maj

3H/S GF, Single Suiter

3NT Gambling Style, Minor or to play

4C GF 6H & 5S

4D GF 5H & 5D

4H GF 5H & 5C

1C 1H 1S Any Max or Any Game Force

1NT Single Suiter or 5+ Hearts & 4 Spades, Min

2C 5+ Hearts & 4 Diamonds, Min

2D 5+ Hearts & 4 Clubs, Min

2H Three Suiter, Min

2S 8 / 9 Playing Tricks in Hearts or 17-23 5/5 Hearts & Another

2NT Bal 15-20 HCP, any 5332

3C 6H & 5S, Min

3D 5H & 5D, Min

3H 5H & 5C, Min

3S 6+/5+ Hearts & Diamonds. Min

3NT 6+/5+ Hearts & Clubs, Min

1C 1H

1S 1NT 2C Max, Single Suiter or 5+Hearts & 4 Spades

2D Max, 5+ Hearts & 4 Diamonds

2H Max, 5+ Hearts & 4 Clubs

2S Max, Three Suiter

2NT 24+ HCP Balanced

3Level GF, Natural

1C OPENING (11-20 HCP 5H or 4/4 Maj 3 suited, or Any GF)

Rebids (cont)

1C 1S 1NT 15-17 HCP Bal 5332

2C Nat Inquiry (3+) or Artificial GF Inquiry (then Relay with

Unknown suits - ie Show PCB in Rank Order - Spades, Hearts,

Diamonds - assume Clubs)

2D Nat Inquiry (3+), Forcing, then relay as above

2H 6H, NF

2S Raise, Min, can be 3 card.

2NT 18-20 HCP Bal 5332

3C/D 5/5, Invit

3H 6H, Invit

3S Raise, Invit

3NT Gambling Style or To play

4C/D Splinter

4H/S To Play

4NT RKCB, Spades

5C/D Exclusion RKCB

1C 1NT 2C Relay (2H, 2NT=Signoff)

2D/H Natural NF

2S 3 Suiter, 4405, Min

2NT 15-16 HCP Bal 5332

3C/D 5/5, Invit

3H 6H, Invit

3S 5 Spades & 6 Hearts, Invit

3NT To Play

4C/D GF That Suit - RKCB in suit

4H To Play (Min)

4NT Normal Blackwood

1C 2C 2D Relay

2H Hearts, Minimum

2S 5H&4S, Forcing

2NT 15-16 HCP Bal 5332

3C 5H&(3)4C Invit

3D 5/5 Invit

3H 6H, Invit

3NT To Play, Gambling

3S/4D Splinter

4C RKCB Clubs

4S/5D Exclusion RKCB

4H To Play

1C 2D 2H Accepting Puppet (Confirms Hearts)

2S GF 5+Spades & 4 Another

2NT 24+, Bal

3C/D Nat, GF, then Nat

3H Dogs Breakfast

3S GF Spades SS

3NT To Play, Gambling

4C 5/5 Spades & Diamonds GF

4D 5/5 Spades & Clubs GF

4H To Play

1C OPENING (11-20 HCP 5H or 4/4 Maj 3 suited, or Any GF)

Rebids (cont)

1C 2D 2H 2S 7-8(9) HCP, No shortage

2NT Splinter, 6-9HCP 8 loser or Slam try splinter

3C GF spade Raise, Asks

3D 9-10 HCP, Limit Raise

3H 7-9 HCP, 3433

1C 2D

2H 2S 2NT Short Suit Try - Any Suit, then R=HML, R+1=LMH

3C xxx(x) in Minor

3D xxx(x) in Spades

3H Minimum (but not Dogs Breakfast)

3S Splinter

3NT 18-20 HCP Bal

4C/D Splinter

1C 2D

2H 2NT 3C Asks HML, HML

3D Asks LMH, LMH

3H Minimum (but not Dogs Breakfast)

3S 6H / 5S, Slam Try

3NT 18-20 HCP Bal

4C 5/5 H&D

4D 5/5 H&C

4H Natural

1C 2D

2H 3C 3D Any Shortage (then after R - Min, HML Max, then CBM)

3H No Shortage, 15+ HCP

3S 6H / 5S

3NT 12-14 HCP (any 5422)

4C 5/5 H&D

4D 5/5 H&C

4H Min, but not Dogs Breakfast

1C 2D

2H 3D 3H Opener bids game unless poor

3S etc CBM

1C OPENING (11-20 HCP 5H or 4/4 Maj 3 suited, or Any GF)

Rebids (cont)

1C 1D

2H 2S 2NT 5+ Hearts & 4 Spades, Forcing

3C Hearts & Clubs 5+/4 NF

3D Hearts & Diamonds 5+/4 NF

3H 8.5/9 PT Hearts

3S 6/5 H&S GF, then Suit = Sign-off, 4NT=RKCB, Cue = 1st/2nd

3NT 5/5 H&D GF, then Suit = Sign-off, 4NT=RKCB, Cue = 1st/2nd

4C 5/5 H&C GF, then Suit = Sign-off, 4NT=RKCB, Cue = 1st/2nd

4D 6/5 H&D GF, then Suit = Sign-off, 4NT=RKCB, Cue = 1st/2nd

4H 6/5 H&C GF, then Suit = Sign-off, 4NT=RKCB, Cue = 1st/2nd

1C 1D

2S 2NT 3C Spades & Hearts 5+/4 GF

3D Spades & Diamonds 5+/4 GF

3H Spades & Clubs 5+/4 GF

3S 5/5 S&H GF

3NT 5/5 S&D GF

4C 5/5 S&C GF

4D 6/5 S&H GF

4H 6/5 S&D GF

4S 6/5 S&C GF

1C 2H 2S Any Game Try - Then 2NT=Spade Feature, 3C=Clubs etc

2NT 24+ Bal

3C GF Clubs then Nat

3D GF Diamonds then Nat

3H Law Raise

3S GF Spades SS

3NT 18-20 HCP Bal

4C GF 5/5 Spades & Diamonds

4D GF 5/5 Spades & Clubs

4H To Play

1C 2S 2NT Inquiry - then Min Shortage etc (can be GF)

3C Control Ask (Any GF)

3D GF Diamonds

3H To Play

3S Law Raise

3NT To Play

4C GF 6/5 Hearts & Diamonds

4D GF 65 Hearts & Clubs

4H/S To Play

1C OPENING (11-20 HCP 5H or 4/4 Maj 3 suited, or Any GF)

1C 2NT 3C Inquiry - Then EHML, can be GF

3D Control Ask - (any GF)

3H Sign-off

3S Sign-off

3NT To Play

4C/D Splinters, agreeing Spades

4H/S To Play

Interference

1C (X) P 0-4 HCP, or 5-7 not 3H

XX 5-7 HCP, 3H

1D 8-11 HCP, Nat, can be unbalanced

1H Relay

1NT 8-11 HCP Bal

2D Nat NF, Major Suit Responses revert to normal

1C (1D) P Nothing to Say 0-7 HCP

X Negative - 4 Spades

1H Relay

1S (7)8-11 5+ Spades

1NT 7-10 HCP

2D Nat NF, Major Suit Responses revert to normal

1C (1H) (X) Relay

Art 1S Natural, NF

1NT 7-10 HCP

2D Nat NF, Major Suit Responses revert to normal

1C (3level+) P P New Suit = GF

X = T/O, Hearts

Higher interference = No relay, Natural bidding, Take-out doubles up to 4H

1D OPENING (11-20 HCP 5+Spades or 21-23 HCP BAL)

Responses

1D 1H 0-7 HCP, Any, Transfer to 1S or 8-11 HCP 5+ Hearts

1S Relay, Invit +

1NT 8-11 HCP Bal or semi-bal, denies 5+ H, 3+ S, 6+ Minor

2C 8-11 HCP, 6 Clubs, NF

2D 8-11 HCP, 6 Diamonds, NF

2H Puppet to 2S, Major Suit Raise

2S (6)7-10(11) HCP, 3(4) Spades

2NT 9-11 HCP, 6 Hearts, Invit

3C 4-7 HCP, (6)7 Clubs

3D 4-7 HCP, (6)7 Diamonds

3H 4-7 HCP, 7 Hearts

3S Weak, 4S (enough to make 3NT opp 21-23 HCP)

3NT 13-15 4333

4level Splinters

4S To Play

Rebids

1D 1H 1S 5+ Spades, Min

1NT 17-20 HCP, 5332 then 2C/D = Nat, Weak, 2H = 8-11 HCP 5H,

3H=7-9 HCP 6H

2C/D 5S/4m, 11-16 HCP

2H 5S/4H, 11-16 HCP

2S Spades, Single Suiter, 8.5 / 9 Playing Tricks

2NT 21-23 HCP, Bal

3C/D 5S/5m, Invit

3H 5S/5H, Invit

3S 6/5 Spades & Diamonds

3NT 6/5 Spades & Clubs

1D 1H

1S 2H 8-11 HCP, 5+ Hearts

1D 1S 1NT Any Max or 21-23 HCP, Bal

2C Single Suiter, or 5+ Spades & 4 Hearts, Min

2D 5+ Spades & 4 Diamonds or 3 Suiter, Min

2H 5+ Spades & 4 Clubs, Min

2S 8 / 9 Playing Tricks, in Spades or 17-23 5/5 Spades & Another

2NT Bal 15-20 HCP, any 5332

3C 5+S & 5+H, 10-16 HCP

3D 5S & 5D, 10-16 HCP

3H 5S & 5C, 10-16 HCP

3S 6+/5+ Spades & Diamonds, 10-16 HCP

3NT 6+/5+ Spades & Clubs, 10-16 HCP

1D 1NT 2C Relay (2S, 2NT = Sign-off)

2suit Natural NF

2NT 15-16 Bal 5332 Invit

3C/D 5/5 Invit

3H 5/5 Invit

3S 6S, Invit

3NT To Play

4S To Play

1D OPENING (11-20 HCP 5+Spades or 21-23 HCP BAL)

Rebids (Cont)

1D 2C 2D Relay

2H 5S&4H

2S 6S, Min

2NT 15-17 Bal any 5332

3C 5S&(3)4C, Invit

3D/H 5/5 Invit

3S 6S, Invit

3NT To Play

4C RKCB Clubs

4D/H Splinter

5C/5D Exclusion RKCB

4S To Play

1D 2D 2H Relay

2S 6S, Min

2NT 15-17 Bal any 5332

3C 5S&5C, Invit

3D 5S&4D, Invit

3H 5S&5H, Invit

3S 6S, Invit

3NT To Play

4C/H Splinter

4D RKCB Diamonds

5C/H Exclusion RKCB

4S To Play

1D 2S 2NT (15)16-17 HCP Bal

3C Short Suit Try - then R=HML, R+1=LMH

3D xxx(x) Minor or 21-23 HCP Bal

3H 4 Hearts Forcing

3S Law Raise

3NT 18-20 HCP

1D 2NT 3C Inquiry - EHML etc

3D 5 Spades & 5 Diamonds Invit

3H To Play

3S To Play

3NT To Play

1D OPENING (11-20 HCP 5+Spades or 21-23 HCP BAL)

Rebids (Cont)

1D 2H 2S Accepting Puppet

2NT 21-23 HCP, Bal

3C 5/5 S&H, GF, then CBM

3D 5/5 S&D, GF, then CBM

3H 5/5 S&C, GF, then CBM

3S Dogs Breakfast

1D 2H 2S 2NT 7-8(9) HCP, No shortage

3C Splinter, 6-9HCP 8 loser or Slam try splinter (6 loser)

3D GF spade Raise

3H 9-10 HCP, Limit Raise

3S 4333 7-9 HCP

1D 2H

2S 2NT 3C Short Suit Try - Any Suit, then R=HML, R+1=LMH

3D xxx(x) in Minor

3H 4 Hearts, Forcing

3S Minimum (but not Dogs Breakfast)

3NT (17)18-20 HCP Bal

4C/D Splinter

1D 2H

2S 3C 3D Asks HML, HML

3H Asks LMH, LMH

3S Minimum (but not Dogs Breakfast)

3NT (17)18-20 HCP Bal

4C 5/5 S&H

4D 5/5 S&D

4H 5/5 S&C

4S To Play

1D 2H

2S 3D 3H Any Shortage (then after R - Min, HML Max, then CBM)

3S No Shortage, 15+ HCP

3NT No Shortage 12-14 HCP, any 5422

4C 5/5 S&H

4D 5/5 S&D

4H 5/5 S&C

4S Minimum, but not Dogs Breakfast

1D 2H

2S 3H 3S Opener bids game unless poor

4C etc CBM

1D OPENING (11-20 HCP 5+Spades or 21-23 HCP BAL)

Interference:

1D (X) P 0-4 HCP

XX 5-7 HCP, 3S

1H 4+ Hearts, Natural Non-Forcing

1S Relay

1NT 8-11 HCP Bal, denies 4H

2H Nat NF, Major Suit Raises revert to Normal

1D (1H) P Nothing to Say 0-7 HCP

X Negative - 8-11 HCP no H stop

1S Relay

1NT 8-11 HCP - H stop

2H Nat NF, Major Suit Raises revert to Normal

1D (1S) X Relay

Art 1NT 8-11 HCP Bal

Higher interference = No relay, Natural bidding, Take-out doubles up to 4H

1H (5-10 HCP Hearts or Diamonds Unbalanced, or (7nv)8-10 HCP Bal or any 4441)

Responses

1H 1S Inquiry - usually 15+ HCP Bal or 12+ HCP Unbal

1NT To Play, may be off shape, (10)11-14(15)HCP, NF, then Natural NF 2C/D Natural NF, Raiseable

2H/S Natural NF, Raiseable

2NT Pass or Correct style for Hearts & Diamonds

3Level Natural, Weak, NF

Rebids

1H 1S 1NT SS Hearts or H&A Max

2C (7)8-10 Bal (may be any 5332) or any 4441 then 2D=GFRelay

2D 6 Diamonds min or 5 Diamonds & Another min

2H 5 Hearts & Another Min

2S 5 Diamonds & Another Max

2NT 3 Suited Any 5440 with 5 Hearts

3C 3 Suited Any 5440 with 5 Diamonds

3D Diamonds Single Suited Max then R= EHML

3H 6/5 H&S Max then RSA

3S 5/5 H&D Max then RSA

3NT 5/5 H&C Max then RSA

1H 1S

2C 2D GF Relay

2H 4 Card, Nat, NF, Invit

2S 4 Card, Nat, NF, Invit, not 4H

2NT Invit, No major

1H 1S

2C 2D 2H Spades or any 4441

2S Hearts

2NT etc Normal

1H 1S

2C 2D

2H 2S 2NT 4/4 Majors or any 4441

3C 5 Spades

3D etc Normal

1H 1S

2C 2D

2H 2S

2NT 3C 3D 1444 or 4144

3H 4423 or 4414

3S 4432

3NT 4441

1H (5-10 HCP Hearts or Diamonds Unbalanced, or (7nv)8-10 HCP Bal or any 4441)

Interference:

1H (X) Pass 3+ Hearts, Pass or Correct, or Big, X=T/O

Bids (Including 1S & 2D) are Natural, To play

XX 4S & 5m or 4S and both minors, or Big

Pens interest (Hxx at two-level, Pens at 3 level)

1NT Both Minors (5+/4+)

1H (X) P (P) P 4+ Hearts

XX 4S & 5D or 4S & 4/4 Minors

1S 4+ Spades Bal, (Can have 4H)

1NT Minors - 2344 or 3244 or xx54 or 5+/5+

2C 5 Clubs Bal

2D Natural

1H (1S) X Inquiry - at least invit. Relay responses if poss.

1NT To play

Bids Natural, NF

1H (1NT) X Penalty Interest - then Hxx Mode

Bids Natural NF

1H (2C/D) X=T/O, then 2NT=Two Suits

Bids=Nat

2NT=Good Int Jump

1H (P) 1NT (X) Pass (7)8-10 HCP, then X = Take-out by both

2D/H Weak to Play

XX 5/4 Weak, then P/C

1H (P) 1S (X) Pass Min Balanced

XX Spades

1NT SS Hearts or Max H&A

2C Max Balanced

1H (P) 1S (1NT) Pass SS Hearts or Max H&A

X Penalty interest

2C Balanced Min

1H (P) 1S (2C) Pass SS Hearts or Max H&A

X Balanced

Over 1H - 1S Relay interference, Relay bids stay same with extra steps for penalties etc. No relay higher than interference of two bids more.

1H (P) P (X) P 3+ Hearts

XX 4S & 5D or 4S & 4/4 Minors

1S 4+ Spades Bal

1NT Minors - 2344 or 3244 or xx54 or 5+/5+

2C 5 Clubs Bal

2D Natural

1H (X) P (1S) 1NT Two Suiter

X Take-out

Bids Natural

1S (5-10 HCP Spades or Clubs is best suit Unbalanced but not 4441)

Responses

1S 1NT Inquiry - not necessarily GF, usually 12+HCP

2C Pass or Correct

2D/H Natural, NF, Raiseable

2S Natural, Invit

2NT Pass or Correct style for S&C

3Level Natural, Weak, NF

Rebids

1S 1NT 2C 6 Clubs Min or 5 Clubs & Another Min

2D SS Spades or Max Spades & Another

2H 5 Clubs & Another Max

2S 5 Spades & Another Min

2NT 3 Suiter 5 Spades

3C SS Clubs Max, then EHML

3D 3 Suiter 5 Clubs

3H 5/5 Majors, then RSA

3S 5/5 Spades & Diamonds. then RSA

3NT 5/5 Spades & Clubs, then RSA

1S (5-10 HCP Spades or Clubs is best suit Unbalanced but not 4441)

Interference:

1S (X) Pass 2+ Spades, Pass or Correct

Bids (Including 2C) are Natural, To play

XX 4H & 5m or 4H & Both Minors, (or Big), 2C = P/C

1NT Both Minors (5+/4+)

1S (X) P (P) P 5 Spades

XX 5+ Clubs, 4+ Hearts

1NT 5+ Clubs, 4+ Diamonds

2C 6+ Clubs

1S (1NT) X Penalty Interest - Then Hxx Mode (Ripping = Relay)

Bids Nat, NF

2NT P/C

1S (2C/D/H) X=T/O, then 2NT=Lebensohl

Bids=Nat

2NT=Good Int Jump

1S (P) 1NT (X) Relay down two ie:

Pass Min SS Clubs or C&A

XX SS Spades or Max S&A

2C Max C&A

1S (P) 1NT (2C) Relay down one ie:

Pass Min SS Clubs or C&A

X SS Spades or Max S&A

2D Max C&A

1S (P) 1NT (2D) Normal Relay ie:

Pass Min SS Clubs or C&A

X SS Spades or Max S&A

2H Max C&A

Over 1S - 1NT Relay, Go down steps, ie no penalty steps. Higher than two bids puts us out of relay.

1S (P) P X Pass 5+ Spades

XX 5 Clubs & 4 Hearts

1NT 5 Clubs & 4 Diamonds

2C 6+ Clubs

1NT OPENING (11-14 HCP Balanced (may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Responses

1NT 2C Stayman or Relay

2D,H Transfers

2S Invitational in NT or Minor(s)

2NT 4 Hearts, Invitational

3suit Weak

3NT To Play

4m Transfer To Tied Major

4M To Play

4NT Quantitative

Rebids

1NT 2C 2D No Major

2H 4 or 5 Hearts

2S 4 or 5 Spades, Not 4 Hearts

1NT 2C

2D 2H Pass or Convert

2S GF Relay

2NT Invitational with 4 Spades

3C To Play with a 4 card Major

3D Bid A 3 Card Major

3M GF, Singleton, 4 of other major

3NT To Play

1NT 2C

2H 2NT Invitational with 4 spades

3m 5+m with 4 card M, to play

3H Invitational, scattered values

3S Splinter

3NT To play (does not show 4 spades)

4C/4D Splinter

1NT 2C

2S 3m 5+m with 4 card M, to play

3H 4+S, xxxx or (J)xxx in a side suit

3S Invitational, scattered values

3NT To play (does not show 4 hearts)

4C+ Splinter

1NT OPENING (11-14 HCP Balanced (may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Super Accepts

1NT 2D/2H Accept = 2or3 of suit then new suit or 2NT = Nat Invit

Accept+1 = 4+ support, short suit trial, then R=HML

Accept+2 = 4+ support, xxx(x)in a suit, R=HML, R+1=LMH Accept+3 = 4+ support, game try with ruffing value

Accept+4 =(3)4+ support, 4333 (may hold AKx,AQx)

Accept+5 = 4+ support, minimum

1NT 2D/2H Accept or Accept+1 then new suit = Natural

1NT 2S 2NT Minimum

3C Maximum, poor clubs, now 3m, 3M as above

3D Maximum, good clubs, poor diamonds 3H/S Maximum, good minors, no stop in M 3NT Maximum, to play

Rangefinder

1NT 2S 2NT 3m 6+ suit, 2 of top 3 honours

3M 5+/4+ minors, short M

3NT 5/5 minors

1NT 2NT Pass Minimum, no 4 Hearts or 3433 3m Short suit trial in suit 3H/4H To Play, 4+ hearts

Relay

1NT 2C

2D 2S 2NT 5D then R=HML Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3C 5C then R=HML Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3D 2344, then R = Controls

3H 3244, then R=Controls

3S 3343, then R=Controls

3NT 3334, then R=Controls

1NT 2C

2H 2S 2NT 5H then R=HML Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3C 44M then R=HL Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3D 4D then R=HL Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3H 2434, then R = Controls

3S 3424, then R = Controls

3NT 3433, then R = Controls

1NT OPENING (11-14 HCP Balanced (may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Relay (Cont)

1NT 2C

2S 2NT 3C 5S then R=HML Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3D 4D then R=HL Doubleton, R+1=Controls

3H 4234, then R = Controls

3S 4324, then R = Controls

3NT 4333, then R = Controls

1NT (P) 2C (X)

XX = Both Majors, then 2D = Relay, 2H=4423, 2S=4432 min controls etc

2D = 5D 2S = Relay - HML

2M = 4+suit, Normal Relay applies but no 4/4 Major option

Pass = 4D or 4/5C, 2S = Relay, with steps: 5D, 5C, 2344, 3244, 3343, 3334

1NT (P) 2C (2suit)

X = 5 (if D) or 4+ (if M)

2 Suit = 4+, normal developments

Pass = No convenient response (usually 4m) Still Relay - Responses

Modified accordingly for 2D/2H Intervention, but no relay after 2S

1NT (P) 2C (P)

2X (bid or x) X or XX = Penalties if at 2 level, Take-out if above the normal

Relay bid. 3 Suit = To play if take-out X or Relay Available,

Otherwise forcing

Interference

1NT (bid Nat 4+) X Take-out, with 2NT by opener = 2 Suits

1NT (bid Art) X Suit or Penalty Interest, Hxx Mode

1NT (2C Pott, Landy) X = Hxx Mode, Clubs invit, or GF Relay

1NT (P) 2D/H (X) Pass = 2 cards in transfer suit, then XX = T/O

XX Max, 3 Card Support

Other bids as per 1NT 2D/2H

1NT OPENING (11-14 HCP Balanced (may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Interference (Cont)

1NT (bid) 2suit=5+ suit competitive, or if cue of known suits then take-out

X followed by 3 of a suit = 5 card suit with a stop

3 suit< theirs = 5+ suit, game forcing

3 suit> theirs = 5+ suit, game forcing, no stop

3 cue = 4 card major(s), no stop

3NT = No 4M, No stop

2NT = Lebensohl: Transfer to 3C. Then:

Pass or 3<Suit = to play

3>Suit=6+, Invitational

3cue = 4M with stop 3NT = no 4M with stop

Pass then X is 100% Penalties

X then X= Hxx.

If two anchor suits are available the bid suit asks

1NT (X) Pass Forcing, Happy or Two Suits Touching

XX Two Suits, Non-touching (Includes C&S) then 2 minor=P/C,

2 Major = Suit

2Level 5+ Card Suit

2NT Both Minors

3Level Weak

1NT (X) P P Suit 5 Card Suit

XX As Requested

1NT (P) P (X) XX=4 clubs, then 2C=Clubs or Diamonds & a M

2D/H = Natural 5+

2S = 4S & 5+ Clubs

Pass=2/3 C, then XX = Minor Single Suit

2C = Clubs and Another

2D = Diamonds and a Major

2H = Natural, 2S=4S and both m

1NT (P) P (X)

P (P) 2C After X, Pass = Clubs, XX=D&S, 2D=D&H

2C OPENING (11-14 HCP 5+ Clubs Unbalanced (Can be 4 if 1444 or 4144)

Responses

2C 2D Inquiry

2H/S Natural, 5+, Forcing

2NT Natural Invit

3C Law Raise

3D Natural, 6+, Forcing

3H/S Natural, 6+, Invit

3NT To Play

4C RKCB

4D Splinter

4H/S To Play

4NT Specific Ace Ask

Rebids

2C 2D 2H/S 4 Card, not Extreme Shape, then natural

2NT 6C, Max, Single Suited, then relay

3C 6C Min or 5+C&4D Min, then Stopper showing

3D 4 Card, 6/4 or similar, then stopper showing, 4C=Controls (0-6)

3H/S 4 Card, 6/4 or similar, then R=RSA, R+1=Controls 1^st step=0-6

3NT Max, One Loser Suit, then 4C = Controls 1^st step = 0-6

2C 2D

2NT 3C 3D 6 Clubs, Max, Even Shortage, then R

3H 6 Clubs, Max, High Shortage, then R

3S 6 Clubs, Max, Middle Shortage, then R

3NT 6 Clubs, Max, Low Shortage, then R

2C 2H 2S Nat, Forcing

2NT Nat, NF

3C Nat, NF

3D Nat, Forcing

3NT Max, One Loser Suit, then 4C = Controls

3H Nat, Min

4H Nat, Max

3S/4D Splinter

4C Six Solid Clubs, 4 trumps (can be poor)

Responder’s Continuations

· Rebidding Major is Suit Set Slam-Try

· 4C is controls, agreeing major (except 2C-2x-3NT when 4C agrees Clubs)

2C OPENING (11-14 HCP 5+ Clubs Unbalanced (Can be 4 if 1444 or 4144)

Interference:

2C (X) XX Values, Hxx Mode

2D Inquiry

2C (Bid) X Take-out

2NT Good / Bad

2C (P) 2D (X)

Pass Min Diamonds or Clubs, then X = Take-out

XX Diamonds Max

2H Hearts Min

2S Spades Min Can be 3 Suited

2NT Clubs Max, then EHML etc

3C Clubs Min

3D Max Looking for a stopper

3H Max Hearts

3S Max Spades

3NT Max 7C, 1 loser suit etc

2C (P) 2D (2H/2S) Relay: Pass = A step, X = that suit

(2NT) No Relay

2D OPENING (11-14 HCP 5+ Diamonds Unbalanced)

Responses

2D 2H 4+ Natural, Forcing

2S 4+ Natural, Forcing

2NT Natural, Invit

3C GF Inquiry (denies 4M)

3D Law Raise

3H/S 6 card, Invit

3NT To Play

2D 2H 2NT Nat, NF

3D Nat, NF

2S Nat, Forcing

3C Forcing - may be prepared, Normally 3 card support

3H Always 4 card support, Min

4H 4 Hearts, Max

3S/4C Splinter

3NT Max, One Loser Suit, then 4C = Controls 1st step = 0-6

4D Six Solid Diamonds, 4 trumps (can be poor)

Rebids

2D 3C 3D Good Six Diamonds SS or 5+ Diamonds & 4+ Clubs, then 3H

asks with 3S=Diamonds, 3NT=Diamonds & Clubs

3H/S Natural with poor other Major

3NT To Play (everything else)

Responder’s Continuations

· Rebidding Major is Suit Set Slam-Try

· New Suit shows 5 of Major, Forcing

· 4C is controls, agreeing major (except 2D-2x-3NT when 4C agrees Diamonds)

Interference:

2D (X) XX Relay - asks for 4 card major

2H Nat NF

2D (Bid) X Take-out

2NT Good / Bad

2D (P) 2H (Bid) X = Penalties

2H OPENING ((3)4-7 HCP 5+/5+ Odd Suits)

Responses

2H 2NT Inquiry

P/2S Pass / Correct

3new Nat, Non-Forcing

2H 2NT 3C Clubs & Hearts Min, then 3D=RSA, 3H=Sign off, 3S = F

3D Diamonds & Spades Min, then 3H=RSA, 3S = Sign Off

3H Hearts & Clubs Max, then 3S =RSA, 3NT = To play

3S Spades & Diamonds Max, then 3NT = To play, 4C=RSA

Interference

2H (X) XX Penalty Mode - All Doubles Blood

P/2S Pass / Correct

2NT P/C Minors

3new Own Suit or lead direct NF

2H (O-call) X Blood - All Doubles Penalties

2NT Inquiry

Next Suit Pass / Correct

3new Own Suit or lead direct NF

3Cue Forcing Inquiry

2S OPENING ((3)4-7 HCP 5+/5+ Colour Suits)

Responses

2S 2NT Inquiry

P/3C Pass / Correct

3new Nat, Non-Forcing

2S 2NT 3C Clubs & Spades Min, then 3D=RSA, 3H=F, 3S = Sign Off

3D Diamonds & Hearts Min, then 3H=Sign Off, 3S = RSA

3H Hearts & Diamonds Max, then 3S =RSA, 3NT = To play

3S Spades & Clubs Max, then 3NT = To play, 4C=RSA

Interference

2S (X) XX Penalty Mode - All Doubles Blood

P/3C Pass / Correct

3new Own Suit or lead direct NF

2S (O-call) X Blood - All Doubles Penalties

Next Suit Pass / Correct

3new Own Suit or lead direct NF

3Cue Forcing Inquiry

2NT OPENING ((3)4-7 HCP 5+/5+ Majors or (5)6-9(10) Minors)

Responses

2NT 3C/3D P/C

3H Forcing Inquiry

3S Nat, Non-Forcing

2NT 3H 3S Majors, then 3NT=To Play, 4C=RSA

3NT Minors, then 4C=RSA

Interference

2NT (X) XX Penalty Mode - All Doubles Blood

Ps/3C Pass / Correct

3new Own Suit or lead direct NF

2NT (O-call) X Blood

3C/3D Pass / Correct

3new Own Suit or lead direct NF

3Cue Forcing Inquiry

3 SUIT OPENING

Responses

3suit New = Nat, Forcing

Pass then new suit = non-forcing

X = Penalties

3NT OPENING

4C Pass/Correct

4D Shape ask - 4H/S = 0/1, 4NT=7222

4C/4D OPENING

Next Suit = Transfer back

4NT = Keycard

New Suit = Natural

2NT MODE (21-23 HCP Balanced may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Responses

2NT 3C Major Suit Inquiry

3D/H Transfer

3S 5S&4H Forcing or D/H/S Slam Try

3NT To Play

4C Clubs Slam Try

4D 5+/5+ Majors, Game only, or Very Strong

4H 5+/5+ Minors, Game only, but Opener can cue 4S, or bid 4NT with

Nothing in Spades if Very Suitable

4S 5+/5+ Minors, Slam Try. Opener 4NT=Pick a suit

4NT Quantitative - If Max then Gerber Responses

Rebids

2NT 3C 3D 5 Card Major, then Relay

3H 4 Hearts, then Relay

3S 4 Spades, not 4H, then Relay

3NT No Major, then Relay

2NT 3D 3H No Super Accept, then New Suit = Natural 5+

3S 4+H Max Cuebid

3NT 5233

4C/D 4+H Max Cuebid

4H 4+H Not Max, or 3H Max

2NT 3H 3S No Super Accept, then New Suit = Natural 5+

3NT 2533

4C/D 4+S Max Cuebid

4S 4+S Not Max, or 3S Max

2NT 3S 3NT 23 Majors, then bid = Nat Slam Try

4C Fits a Major, then 4D=Bid It, 4H/S=Nat Slam Try,

4NT=Diamond Slam Try

2NT 3C

3D 3H Relay - Slam Interest if Opener has Spades (or Expectation)

3S Relay - Slam Interest if Opener has Hearts (or Expectation)

3NT Both Majors, at least 3/3

4C Starts CBM if Opener has Hearts, 4S=Spades

4D Starts CBM if Opener has Spades, 4H=Hearts

2NT MODE (21-23 HCP Balanced may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Relay

2NT 3C

3D 3H

3S 5233 then 3NT=To Play, 4C=Controls, 4S=Sign Off, 4NT=RKCB S

3NT 5H, then 4C=HML Doubleton, 4D=Controls, 4NT=RKCB H

4C 5323 then 4D=Controls, 4S=Sign Off, 4NT=RKCB S

4D 5332 Min Controls, 4H=DCB, 4S=Sign Off, 4NT=RKCB S

4H 5332 Min Controls +1, 4S=Sign Off, 4NT=DCB

2NT 3C

3D 3S

3NT 5S, then 4C=HML Doubleton, 4D=Controls, 4NT=RKCB S

4C 2533 then 4D=Controls, 4H=Sign Off, 4NT=RKCB H

4D 3523 then 4H=Sign Off, 4S=Controls, 4NT=RKCB H

4H 3532 Min Controls, 4S=DCB, 4NT=RKCB H

4S 3532 Min Controls +1, 4NT=DCB

2NT 3C

3H 3S 4 Spades or Relay

3NT Not 4S, then 4C=Relay, 4D=Controls

4C 4423 then 4D=Controls, 4H/S=Sign Off, 4NT=RKCB S

4D 4432 Min Controls, 4H/S=Sign Off, 4NT=DCB

4H 4432 Min Controls +1, 4S=DCB, 4NT=RKCB S

2NT 3C

3H 3S

3NT 4C Relay

4D X44X, then 4H=Sign Off, 4S=Controls, 4NT=Sign Off, 5C=Shape Ask

4H 2434 then 4S=Controls, 4NT=Sign Off

4S 3424 then 4NT=Sign Off, 5C=Controls

4NT 3433 then 5C=Controls, 5D=Shape Ask

2NT 3C

3S 4C Relay

4D 4X4X, then 4H=Controls, 4S=Sign Off, 4NT=Sign Off, 5C=Shape Ask

4H 4234 then 4S=Sign Off, 4NT=Sign Off, 5C=Controls

4S 4324 then 4NT=Sign Off, 5C=Controls

4NT 4333, then 5C=Controls

2NT 3C

3NT 4C Relay

4D 5 Diamonds then 4H=Controls, 4S=Shape Ask, 4NT=Sign Off

4H 5 Clubs then 4S=Controls, 4NT=Sign Off, 5C=Shape Ask

4S XX44, then 4NT=Sign Off, 5C/D = Sign Off, 5H=Controls

4NT 3343 or 3334, then 5C=Controls, 5D=Shape Ask

2NT MODE (21-23 HCP Balanced may be any 5332

Occas. Singleton or Off-shape)

Relay (Cont)

Rules:

1) If R is at 4 level, Priority is controls, then HML, 4NT=Sign Off

2) If HCP>29, Flow into shape past 3NT

3) 4NT is to play after 4 level Relay

4) If 3NT=R, then extend out 44xx Shapes

Interference

2NT (3C) X Major Suit Inquiry, then Pass = Good Clubs, Others as Above

For 2NT 3C

2NT (3suit) X Take-out by both

2NT 3C (X) XX = 5C now 3D=Relay Bid = As above for 2NT 3C Pass = No 4+M or 5C, now X = Pens, 3D=R with

3H=5D, 3S=44m, 3NT=3343 or 3334

2NT 3C (Bid) X = Penalties

Pass = 5 Card Major (over 3S, Pass = 4+H)

Bid = As Above for 2NT 3C

In a competitive auction, 4 below trump suit by responder is always transfer back