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. suit contracts A K A K x K Q 10 K Q x K J 10 K 10 9 Q J 10
Q J x J 10 x 10 x x 10 9 x 9 8 7 x 10 x x x H x x
H x x x H x x x x H x x x x x x x x x x x x x x  
v. NT contracts A K A K x K Q 10 K Q x K J 10 K 10 9 Q J 10
Q J x J 10 x 10 x x 10 9 x 9 8 7 x 10 x x x H x x
H x x x H x x x x H 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
On Declarer's lead Count; high/low shows even number.
When discarding Natural
Other carding agreements, including secondary methods (state when applicable) and exceptions to above
McKenney where relevant
 

SUPPLEMENTARY DETAILS [2]
2.1 3-major shows maximum opener with 4-card support
2.2 Rdbl shows weak hand with long [min 5] suit; opener relays to 2♣.
2-suit shows weak hand, suit bid + higher suit, at least 4-4. Bidding continues till at least 4-3 fit located.
2.3 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.
2.4 3♣ asks for 5-card major. 3♦ response denies 5-card major but promises 4-card major. 3NT denies 4- or 5-card major. Following 3♦, if responder has a 4-card major, he/she bids the other,  i.e. 3♥ shows 4 spades, 3♠ shows 4 hearts.
 
Name: Me  
Partner: Partner  
GENERALISED DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING METHODS
Benjaminised Acol
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]
2♦ Transfer to hearts [see 2.1] 2♥ Transfer to spades [see 2.1]
2♠ Strength enquiry [2NT min, 3♣ max] 2NT Transfer to a minor
Others 3-any is slam try
Action after opponents double:  Helmic [see 2.2]
Action after other interference:  Penalty double

TWO-LEVEL OPENINGS AND RESPONSES
  Meaning   Responses  
2♣ 8 playing tricks, any suit 2♦ relay  
2♦ Game forcing or 23-24 balanced 2♥ negative  
2♥ Weak, 5-9 NV, 6-10 Vul. Usually 6-card suit. Wider-ranging in 3rd position. 2NT Ogust enquiry 2.3
2♠
2NT 20-22;. 3♣=5-card puppet Stayman, 3♦/♥=Transfer;3♠=4♥/5♠ 2.4

OTHER ASPECTS OF SYSTEM WHICH OPPONENTS SHOULD NOTE
4-card suits are bid up the line.