DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING Dbl shows Majors; min 4-5 or 5-4 and nt shows minors; all bids are purely WBF competitive bids,rarely hi hcp bids. (Style; 1/2 Level; Reopening) Sound overcalls; but wide range starting from 7-18,min 5 cards,rarely 4 if gud suit in a M,2 and 3 level overcalls either strong in terms of hcps or length,we avoid 5332 CATEGORY: GREEN 11-13 hcps overcalls as much as possible, re-opening can be much light,quiet OVER OPPONENTS' TAKE OUT DOUBLES NCBO I N D I A EVENT : WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008,BEIJING frequently with 4 card M. Redbl show cards;normally penalty oriented,Jordan 2nt,rosenkranz after 1M is Responses: normal 1nt and 2nt,NS forcing for 1rd,cue generally promises a dbled,2m is lead director,JNS is fit showing,jump raise is pre-emptive. PLAYERS : PRASENJIT DAS- SAPAN DESAI fit,JNS=fit. SYSTEM SUMMARY BLUE

LEAD AN D SIGNALS:

1NT (2nd/4th live, Responses;Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE 3+5/LOW , ACE , ATT.

15-18(Can have a 5M,6m or a singleton), in live position.2c=stayman,trfs and LEAD IN PARTNERS SUIT smollen on,trf in opp M shows other M 5 cards invitational,3s puppets 3nt for a sign Suit 3rd 5th udca signals off in nt,or slammish single suiter, texas and super ,rubensohl after opp pd Nt .4th same as above supports or bids. Re-opening nt is 11-15,where 2c is stayman cum inquiry; where 2d shows min SUBSEQ. without 4M,2M=4M min,2nt= max without 4M,3M=max with 4M,all other bids remain OTHER IF 3RD BEST IS ACTIVE 7OR HIGHER THEN same,2nt always 15-18. LEAD 4TH BEST. VS NOTRUM 4TH BEST LEADS LEAD VS SUIT VS NT GENERAL APPROACH AND STYLE st nd Ace Akx+ ace asks for attitude always Better Minor; min 3 cards,12-21, 5 card Majors(forcing nt in 1 2 seat openings),light rd KING AK,KQX+ KING ASKS FOR COUNT openings;(rule of 20),very light 3 seat openings,very strong reverses,sound overcalls with a WIDE range,very weak and destructive pre-empts; especially green vs JUMP OVERCALLS (Style; Responses;Unusual NT) Queen Qjx+ Queen Asks Unblock Of Jack red,aggressive balances,frequent use of non-penalty dbls and unusual 2nt in Jack kj10,J10+ Hj10x,j10x+ Jump ocs 100% pre-emptive,only exception is red vs green where loser count competition.2\1 is absolute game force. theory we use; but all jumpo ocs will be less in terms of hcps,only decent suit or an extra card or cards. 10 10x,k/q,1098,1098+ H,109x,1098+ SPECIAL BIDS THAT MAY REQUIRE DEFENSE Responses:Ns is nat forcing for 1rd. 9 K/Q/J,987.987+ H987,987+ 1nt 15-17 throughout(rarely 14); But can be shappy frequently; allowed to have a Hi-X x hi 5M,6m or a singleton, 2d; 5h+4s or 6h+4s 11-16,4m=, 4nt=specific LO-X HI X ace ask,good bad 2nt,KOKISH responses on strong 2c opening,rubensohls after DIRECT AND JUMP CUE BIDS (Style;Responses;Reopen) intervention on our nt and after 1nt overcall followed by a bid from the responders pd, Michaels,jump cue after pds overcall mainly shows shortness,direct jump cue asks SIGNALS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY on dbl opp weak twos,wolff sign offs,slow lebensohl after a by for stopper,. PARTNERS' DECLARERS' DISCARDING opener,dbl barell crowhurst;even after 1h-1s-1nt(where 2c puppets 2d for a sign off in Responses: constructive 2nt after Michaels,p/c upto 5c,cue= strong inquiry(ask for 1 attitude count SPS d or hands of INVITATIONAL nature,and 2d as artf gf,,michales(very weak shortness,not 2nd suit),3nt= choice of contracts. Suit 2 count SPS count or very strong),leaping Michaels;where 3M(opp)-4c is also leaping Michaels,supp dbl 3 SPS and redbl on 1c-1d also,responsive dbls upto 4d,OBAR dbls,snap dragon dbls at 1 1 attiude count SPS level,rosenkranz redbls, 1M-dbl(opp)-1nt- puppets 2c, 2 way drury,JNS in UP hands show a splinter,1h-3s UP hand shows somewhere, same for 1s-3nt,JNS in PH Nt 2 Count SPS count implies fit.Note: 1h-1s,2c(opp)-2s or 2nt is limit or better with 3 trumps and 4 trumps VS. NT ( vs. Strong / Weak; Reopening; PH ) 3 SPS respectively(all positions),Jordan 2nt,after our 1nt overcall is dbled,we play Vs str nt: dbl shows minor+M, 2c=landy,2d=single suiter M,2h=h+m,2s=s+m,2nt= SIGNALS (including Trumps) : STANDARD DON’T.1M-1nt(forcing)-2c-2d is GAZILLI. strong 2 suiter.These are unpassed hand bids.In passed hand,dbl shows singlew Hi low in trumps shows ruffing interest or a mandatory suit preference suiter minor,all else remain the same. situation,reverse smith echo in nt,udca carding,rosinow leads in all dbled and hi level Vs weak nt; dbl is PENALTY,all other bids same as above. contracts. SPECIAL SEQUENCES

Frequent Use of fast arrival principle in forcing situations,PASS and bid on pds DBL is

DOUBLES encouraging for slam,2c-dbl(opp)-pass is forcing;constructive(generally denying a 5 TAKE OUT DOUBLES (Style, Responses; Reopening) card suit,but positive values,cos redbl here takes the meaning of 2nd neg), 2c- Generally Promises 3 cards in other 3 suits:unless and very strong single suiter,dbls 4x(opp),PASS is also forcing,after a redbl by responder, 1st pass from opener on SOS VS. PREMPTS (Doubles;Cue-bids; Jumps; NT bids) can be light in live position,but shappy,can be very light in or suit bid by opponent is also forcing. Dbl for takeout,4m on 2 or 3 level M pre-empts is always leaping Michaels,= positions.1h(opp)-dbl-1s response can be frequently 3 cards,normal 1nt and 2nt Michaels(doesnt ask for stopper),2nt shows 16-19,where 3c=stayman;followed by responses,cue of M primarily promises othr M 4 cards;else asks for a stopper,JNS smollen, trfs on,3nt overcall=rich hcp hand or source of tricks;where 4c asks- forcing for 1rd. 4x=strong single suiter,4nt=strong bal. Other dbls include honour dbl and redbl,sputnik M dbl,max o/c dbl,co-operative

dbl,optional dbl,non lead dbl(by opener),responsive dbl upto 4d,lightner dbl,supp dbl

and redbl as and when required;but they are not a mandatory part of the system.Only

VS. ARTIFICIAL STRONG OPENINGS compulsion is opener has to reopen with any hand;be it a bare min or max.

F CARDS OPEN TICK IF NEG. DESCRIPTION RESPONSES SUBSEQUENT ACTION COMPETITIVE AUCTION / -ING ARTIFI DBL PASSED HAND CIAL THR- OU -GH PASS , 1♣ 3 3S 12-21,BETR MINOR,RANGE CAN BE LESS IF LENGTH . 2 WAY CROWHURST,4TH SUIT FORCING AS AND WHN APPLICABLE,1C-1M-1NT-2NT 1C/D-2M=FIT,1C-1H(OPP)-1S IS MIN 5,2H IS LIMIT OR BETTER IN HAND PUPPETS 3C; EITHER A SIGNOFF IN CLUBS OR 6C+4M INV,GUD BAD 2NT,SUPP DBL AND CLUBS,NEG DBL PRIMARILY 7-10,NS=11+ IN UNPASSED HAND REDBL,INVERTED FOLLOWED BY 4C,4D IS ALWAYS RKCB IN THE AGREED MINOR, 1M=MIN 4CARDS;6+,2C=INVERTED FORCING UPTO 3C,2M=WEAK,2NT=11-12,3D,3M = SPLINTER,1C-2D=LIMIT RAISE IN CLUBS,4M IS TO PLAY,4NT PLAIN BLACKWOOD

1♦ 3 3S 12-21 NORMALLY 4D UNLESS 4432. SAME AS ABOVE,1D-3C=LIMIT RAISE IN CLUBS,1D-3M,4C =SPLINTER 1C/D-1H-1NT DOESN’T DENY 4S,BUT 1S SHOWS ATLEAST 4441 OR 4-5

1♥/ 5 4C 11-21 MIN 5 CARDS,,,RARELY 4 THAT TO IN 3RD 1H-1S IS ALWAYS 5 CARDS,FORCING NT IN 1ST 2ND SEAT OPENINGS,2\1 GF,JACOBY 2 WAY CROWHURST AFTER 1H-1S-1NT,GAZILLI AFTER 1M-1NT-2C,IMPOSSIBLE M RESPONSE,ZIP 1H-3H=SP SINGLETON,2NT= MINOR SINGLETON,1S-2NT=SOME SEAT OPENING, 2NT,SWISS RAISES,SINGLE JUMP IN UNPASSED HAND SHOWS SPLINTER,1H-3S AND 1S-3NT RAISE,1M-2C-2D NEED NOT BE 4,1M-2C-2M CONFIRMS 6 CARDS,1M-2D-2M NEED NOT BE 6;2NT SPLINTER.JUMP IMPLIES FITS,2 WAY DRURY.ROSENKRANZ SHOWS A VOID SOMEWHERE,1H-4S,5C,5D AND 1S-5C,5D,5H ARE EXCLUSION BIDS ASKS,3NT SHOWS 5332,4X SHOWS 6 CARDS+CUE IN THE BID SUIT.1M-1NT-2NT SHOWS ATLEAST AFTER OUR 1M IS DBLED, 0123.PASSED HAND BIDS:2 WAY DRURY,WHERE ONLY REBID SHOWS WEAKNESS,1H-3H 6M 17-19,20,FAST AND SLOW ARRIVALS AFTER 1M-1NT-3C,3D,1S-1NT-3C-3H IS NOT SHOWS SP SINGLETON,2NT SHOWS MINOR SINGLETON,1S-2NT IS SOME SPLINTER,1M-JNS NATURAL,1M-1NT-2C-3D IS SIGN OFF IN D.JACOBY 2NT:3X SHOWS SHORT,4X IS NAT 5-5;1H-2NT- IS FIT SHOWING 3H SHOWS AN EXTRA CARD OR CARDS IN H,3S=RELAY-3NT IS 6322,4C IS 7222,1M-2NT-3NT-STR BAL,4NT IS 18-20 BAL-WHERE RESPONDER SHOWS THE NUMBER OF ACES.0123 1♠ 5 4C SAME AS ABOVE 1M-4NT IS PLAIN BLACKWOOD=0123

1NT 3S 15-17 THROUGHOUT(RARELY 14),ALLOWED TO 2C=STAYMAN,4 TRFS,3C=5-5 MINORS WEAK,3D=5-5 MINORS STRONG,3M-54 IN MINORS 1NT-2C-2D-2H IS P/C,2S=INQUIRY; 2NT=5C,3C=5D,3M=44 MINORS+3M,3D=4D 4333,3NT=4C RUBENSOHL EVERYTIME,NEG DBL ON THR NAT HAVE A 5M,6C/D,A SINGLETON 3M,4C=GERBER 0123,4D,4H ARE TEXAS,4S=QUANTY WITH 4-4 MINORS,4NT QUANTY 4333.1NT-2C-2H-2S IS MULTY;EITHER 4S INV OR SLAMMISH OR H SLAMMISH.1NT-2C-2M-3C IS OVERCALL,SUPER LANDY AND TEXAS,CUE LEBENSOHL WITHOUT MINORS,5C/5D TO PLAY EXTENDED STAYMAN,1NT-2C-2M OR 1NT-2D-2H-4NT IS QUANTY.WE DON’T USE SMOLLEN ON 1NT RESPONSES. OPENING,SO ALL 4-5 5-4 M HANDS WE GO VIA 2C,FOLLOWED BY 3C,RETRANSFERS AFTER 1NT- 2C-2D.1NT-2C-2M-4X=SPLINTER,1NT-2H-2S-3H=5S+5H,1NT-2D-2H-2S=5H+4S

2♣ ARTF 0 4S STRONG 23+ OR SOURCE OF TRICKS 2C-2D IS WAITING,2H=2ND NEG,2S,3C,3D NAT FORCING,2NT=HEARTS 2C-2D-2H SHOWS EITHER STR BAL OR H+X;2S IS RELAY;2NT=23-24,3X=H+X,2C-2D- 2NT=CLUBS,3C=D,3D 5-5 MINORS.2C-DBL-PASS IS ENCOURAGING,REDBL IS 2ND NEG,ALL BIDS NAT FORCING.

2♦ ARTF 0 4D 5H+4S OR 6H+4S 11-16 2M=PREFERENCE,PASS=DIAMONDS,3M=INV,3C,3D=ADJOINING MINORS,GAME 2D-2NT(RELAY)-3C=5431 WITH 3C;NOW 3D ASKS FOR RANGE,,,WHERE 3H=MIN,3S=MAX,3D=5431 2D-DBL-PASS SHOWS D,REDBL IS GENERAL STRENGTH,NS= FORCE,4C,4D=SLAMMISH ADJOINING MINORS,4M TO PLAY,4NT=DKCB,2NT=RELAY ASKING WITH 3D WHERE 3H ASKS,2D-2NT-3H IS 5422 MIN,3S=3S=5422 MAX,3NT IS 6H+4S,4C=544 LEAD,MINOR JUMP=SPLINTER,2NT=INQUIRY. FOR DISTRIBUTION. 4C,SAME FOR 4D.

2♥/ 6 6-10 GENERALLY 6 CARDS,RARELY 5 NEW SUIT FORCING FOR 1RD,JNS=CAB,2NT=INQUIRY 2H-2S-NS= SHORT,2H-2NT-4X= 6-5,2H-2NT-3X= MIN 3 CARDS IN THE BID SUIT,REBID OF SUIT 99% NO DBL ON SUIT INTERVENTION,NEW SUIT AND JNS SHOWS BAD BAD,3NT=RUNNING SUIT. =FIT,2NT=SOUND RAISE 2 PDS SUIT,,3 OFF PDS SUIT=PRE- EMPTIVE RAISE 2♠ SAME SAME SAME 2NT ARTF 0 4S 20-22 CAN HAVE 5M,6 CARD MINOR OR A 3C=STAYMAN(PUPPET RESPONSES),3D,3H,3NT,4C,4D,4H ARE TRFS,4S=QUANTY WITH 44 2NT-3C-3D DENIES 4H;MAY HAVE 4S,3H SHOWS EITHER4 OR 5H,3S=5S.3NT=BOTH M 44;AFTER PEN DBL SINGLETON MINORS,4NT=QUANTY WITHOUT 44 MINORS,5C/5D TO PLAY. WHICH 4C AND 4D ARE RETRFS.2NT-3D-3H-3S=54,2NT-3H-3S-4H=55 NON SLAMMISH,2NT-3D-3H- 4S=55 SLAMMISH.2NT-3S PUPPETS 3NT TO PLAY OR----2NT-3S-3NT-4C=5C+4D GAME OR BETTER,SAME FOR 4D,4H=54 MINORS 4H,SAME FOR 4S.2NT-3NT=TRF TO 4C,NEXT STEP SHOWS SPLINTER SOMEWHERE,2ND NEXT BID ALWAYS RKCB,4NT=QUANTY WITH THE TRNSFRD SUIT,

3♣ 6 5-10 NEW SUIT=FORCING FOR 1RD,4C ALWAYS ASK,RESPONSES 1ST STEP=ONLY QUEEN,2ND STEP=Q+K,3RD STEP=Q+ACE,4TH STEP=AKQ,IT IS PRESSUMED THAT 3X WILL ATLEAST HAVE A QUEEN 99% OF THE TIMES.JNS=CAB;1ST STEP=NO CTRL,2ND STEP=2ND RD CTRL,3RD STEP=1ST RD CTRL,4NT=RKCB 3♦ 6 HI LEVEL BIDDING: CUE BIDS TO SHOW 1ST AND 2ND RD CTRLS,SPLINTERS,MATHE SPLINTER EPSILON AS UNDER ASK,JOSEPHINE 5NT,LOTS OF ITALIAN CUES,VOIDWOOD,EKCB,DKCB,RKCB,GERBER,SUPER GERBER,KICKBACK,SERIOUS 3NT,DOPI,ROPI,DEPO,FORCING PASS SITUATIONS,PASS AND PULL. 3♥ 6 1ST STEP XX (+) Q(X+) 3♠ 2ND " X 3 NT 3RD " K 4TH " VOID 5TH " A 4 X 7 5D 4C/D =NAMYATS,2 CONDITIONS:MAX 1 LOSER 4C-4D 4D-4H ARE SLAM TRIES,WHERE RESPONDER SHOWS HIS VACANT DBLTON IS 6TH " 2 TOP HONORS. HAND,AND NO QUICK 2 DBLTON LOSERS.4M= RULE ANY(NEXT BID AFTR DBLTON RESPONSE IS RKCB),4C/D-4NT=2 PLAY,4C-4S,5D,5H AND 4D- OF 2 AND 3 5C,5D,5H ARE CAB.4M-5X= CAB,5M= TRUMP TRIAL,5NT=JOSEPHINE 4 NT ARTF SPECIFIC ACE ASK 5C=0,5D=D ACE,5H=H ACE,5S=SP ACE,5NT=2 ACES 5 X