OPENING LEADS
(For all the card combinations shown, clearly mark the card normally led if different from the underlined card). Colour 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 J 10 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]. Lead of queen against NT may be from K Q x x x.
Ten not treated as an honour 9 promises 10 or is short suit.. Strong ten leads from A J 10 and K J 10.

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 Italian
Other carding agreements, including secondary methods (state when applicable) and exceptions to above
Standard count, reverse attitude.  McKenney where appropriate.

SUPPLEMENTARY DETAILS [2]
2.1 2♣ followed by 3-either-minor is natural and game-forcing.
Following a 2♦ rebid, 3-major shows 4-card suit with 5-card other major [Smolen].
2.2 3-partner's major is a transfer break showing 4-card support and a maximum 1NT opening.
2♦ transfer to hearts followed by 2♠ shows 5-5, 8-11 pts, invitational.
2♥ transfer to spades followed by 3♥ shows 5-5, game-forcing.
2.3 Bid shows suit bid plus next higher suit, min 4-4. Pass forces redouble, which is either passed, or 2-suit shows that suit plus higher, non-touching suit.
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  explicit or inferred suit. 2-level cue bid is 2NT without stop.
2.5 Suit rebid after 2♣ opening shows # of playing tricks and is non-forcing.
 2.6 Ogust 2NT over 2♦/♥/2♠  3♣/3♦ = min HCP;  poor/good suit ['good' = 2 of top 3]
3♥/3♠ = max HCP;  poor/good suit. 3NT=AKQ of suit.
2.7 3♣ asks for 5-card major  3♦ rebid promises at least one 4-card major. If responder also has a 4-card major, he/she bids the other, or 4♣/♦ with both. 3NT denies both 4- and 5-card major.
After responder's 3♦ transfer bid, 3♠ rebid from opener shows 5 spades with fewer than 3 hearts.
 
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GENERALISED DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING METHODS
Weak 2♦/♥/♠. 5-card ♠ suit.
1NT OPENING AND RESPONSES
Strength:  12-14

 Tick if artificial and provide details below:

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Shape constraints:  May have any 5-card suit

May not contain singleton

 
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. Rebid is 3NT [no interest] or stepped RKCB response.
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+ balanced 2♦=relay.
Opener's rebid non-forcing.		 2.5
2♦ Weak, 5-9 NV, 6-10 Vul. Usually 6-card suit. Wider-ranging in 3rd position. 10-14 in 4th position. 2NT = Ogust enquiry.
New suit response is 1-round force seeking 3-card support.

2.6
2♥
2♠
2NT 20-22, may contain any 5-card suit 3♣=5-card Puppet Stayman
3♦/♥ are transfers.

2.7

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

8 Sep 2024