OPENING LEADS
(For all the card combinations shown, clearly mark the card normally led if different from the underlined card). Hatch this box if using non-standard leads
v. all contracts A K A K x K Q 10 K Q x A J 10 K J 10 A K J 10
A 10 9 K 10 9 Q 10 9 Q J 10 Q J x    
H x x H x x x H x x x x H x x x x x      
10 x x 10 9 x 9 8 7 x 10 x x x      
? x x x x x x x x x x x x x      
Other agreements in leading, e.g. high-level contracts, partnership suits:
King requests unblock/count [against NT], count [against suit contract]
Ten not treated as an honour.

CARDING METHODS
   Primary method v suit contracts  Primary method v NT contracts
On Partner's lead High encourage, low discourage [unless lead is king]
On Declarer's lead Count; high/low shows even number.
When discarding Natural - high encourages suit discarded
Other carding agreements, including secondary methods (state when applicable) and exceptions to above
McKenney where appropriate.
 

SUPPLEMENTARY DETAILS [2]
2.1 If responder follows 2♣ with 3-minor this is weak and to play.
2.2 3-major shows maximum opener with 4-card support
2.3 Immediate 2-suit is lower of touching suits.
Pass forces redouble, which may be passed or responder may bid lower of non-touching suits.
Redouble is relay to 2♣ for pass or correct
2.4 After our 1NT is overcalled, 2NT from responder asks opener to relay to 3♣, then all bids are relatively weak. Cue-bids are Staymanic. Cue-bids and 3NT deny stop if preceded by 2NT. Direct 3-level suit bids are forcing. 3-level suit bids preceded by 2NT are to play, but invitational if suit could have been bid at 2-level. Double shows values for 2NT with at least Hxx in overcaller's suit.
2.5 Ogust 2NT over 2♦/♥/♠  3♣/3♦ = min HCP;  poor/good suit ['good' = 2 of top 3]
3♥/3♠ = max HCP;  poor/good suit. 3NT=AKQ of suit.
2.6 In response to a 3♣ Stayman enquiry, 3♦ shows one or two 4-card majors, 3♥/♠ shows  5-card suit. 3NT denies 4- or 5-card major. Over 3♦, 4♣/♦ show both 4-card majors. After a 3♠ response [at least 5/4], 3NT rebid shows no interest in either minor, 4-minor is Minorwood.
 
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GENERALISED DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING METHODS
Benjaminised Acol, 5-card Spade
1NT OPENING AND RESPONES
Strength:  12-14

 Tick if artificial and provide details below:

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Shape constraints:  May have any 5-card suit

Tick if may have singleton:

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Responses: 2♣  Stayman [promissory] [see 2.1]
2♦ Transfer to hearts [see 2.2] 2♥ Transfer to spades [see 2.2]
2♠ Range ask [2NT min, 3♣ max] 2NT Transfer to a minor
Others 3-any-suit is slam try; 3NT rebid shows no slam interest, other rebid is RKCB reply
Action after opponents double:  Helvic; pass forces redouble [see 2.3]
Action after other interference:  Penalty-oriented double; Lebensohl [see 2.4]

TWO-LEVEL OPENINGS AND RESPONSES
  Meaning Responses  
2♣ 8+ playing tricks any suit or 23-24 bal 2♦ relay; rebid non-forcing  
2♦ Game-forcing or 25+ balanced Negative 2.5

 
2♥ Weak, 5-9 NV, 6-10 Vul. Usually 6-card suit. Wider-ranging in 3rd position.
Constructive in 4th position [11-14]		 2NT=Ogust enquiry

Bid of new suit is forcing
2♠
2NT 20-22, may contain any 5-card suit 3♣=5-card puppet Stayman; 3♦/♥ are transfers; 3♠=minors. 2.6

OTHER ASPECTS OF SYSTEM WHICH OPPONENTS SHOULD NOTE
4-card suits are bid up the line.
Openings in 3rd seat may be stretched.

18 September 2019