BASIC RESPONSES AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION Jump raises - minors limit forcing other inverted INCORPORATED © Jump raises - majors limit forcing other preemptive STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Jump shifts after minor opening 3C invitational. Others strong Names: John Nicholas John Kemp Jump shifts after major opening Modified Bergen ABF Nos: 127728 220728 Responses to strong 2 suit opening 2D relay. 2N 9-10. Others natural. Basic System: Standard 2/1 Responses to 2NT opening 4 way transfers. Puppet Stayman Classification: Green Blue Red Yellow PLAY CONVENTIONS OPENING BIDS 'NT' Versus Notrump 'S' Versus Suit = Both Describe strength, minimum length, or specific meaning Canape Sequence leads: Overlead all All except AK x (x) 1A 10 3 1B 10 3 1C 10 5 1D 10 5 Underlead other 1 NT 15-17 may contain 5 card major Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 2A Stayman: simple extended thero Modified Lavings 3rd/5th other transfers 2BBB to H 2CCC to S 2DDD to C From 4 small 2nd highest other 2 NTto D other From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom S 2AAA Near GF or better on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage 2BBB 6-9 6 hearts, 55 minors or 55 Clubs and spades. other 2CCC 6-9 6 spades or 55 hearts and minor Signal on declarer's lead McKenney. 2DDD 6-9 55 spades and red Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage 2 NT 20-22 odd/even other 3 NT Gambling Count natural PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE CONVENTIONS Weak 1NTX is NF with 4NT: Blackwood RKCB other 1M X XX = 3cs. 10+ 4AAA Gerber when? Other Conventions Kickback RKC COMPETITIVE BIDDING Negative doubles through3S Responsive doubles through 3S Jump overcallsweak Unusual NT 2 lowest unbid suits 1NT (immediate)15-18 (re-opening) 12-15 Immed cue of minor both majors Immed cue of major other major and a minor ©ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Over opponent's 1NT (weak) DONT Fyshwick ACT 2609 Over opponent's 1NT (strong) DONT Tel: 02 6239 2265 Over weak twos TOX FAX: 02 6239 1816 Over opening threes TOX Copyright © BCC 6.3.17

RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS CONVENTIONS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B 6+ 3 2NT 12-14 18-20 3A/3B 3C 55 minors. 3D 55 majors 1C/D 6+ 4 3A 0-8 3C/3D Ask 1NT8-10 no 4 card major 3B splinter 4A Ask 2A 10+ support 3C splinter 4B Ask 2B 15+ 3D splinter 4C 2C 15+ 3NT 15-17 4D 2D 15+ 4 bids Unusual NT: minors other suits lower 2 unbid suits 1B 1C/D 6+ 4 3A 10-12 other 1NT6-10 3B 0-8 2A 10+ 3C splinter Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 2B 10+ support 3D splinter 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force 2C 15+ 3NT 15-17 NT Checkback Priorities 2D 15+ 4B Defence to 3NT opening 2NT12-14 18-20 4 Other Defence to opening 2-s: Multi 2H TO of spades. 2S TO of hearts.

1C/D 1NT6-15 Forcing 3A 4cs. Invitational or SPL any suit RCO style 2-s X TO of bid or promised suit. 2A GF. 3B 4cs. 6-9 or SPL any suit 2B GF 3C/D 0-6 Other 2-s as above 2C/D 3cs 3NT 3cs 13-15 balanced 2NTGF 4cs 4A/B 4C 16-17 Defence to strong A 1N,2C X 2 suiters RCO A B C D 2 2 Relay 2 / suit 2D 2H 2S optimal twos other 2N 9-10 balanced Over NT interference Rubensohl 2B 2C correctable 3A/B correctable Other uses 2D correctable 3C/D correctable Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B X 2NTenquiry 3NT to play 4C X 4D 4N C D 2 / 2NTenquiry 3NT to play OTHER NOTES 3A/B correctable 4A/B correctable 3C/D correctable 4C/D correctable NFB at 2 level Good bad 2N 2NT 3A Puppet Stayman 4A Q raises 3B Transfer to H 4B support doubles 3C Transfer to S 4C 3 & 4 card Drury. 3D Transfer to C 4D 3OM response is GF with unspecified . 3NTTransfer to D other

BASIC RESPONSES AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION Jump raises - minors limit forcing other Inverted INCORPORATED © Jump raises - majors limit forcing other Promise 4+ STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Jump shifts after minor opening Weak Names: Phil Tearne Chris Ingham Jump shifts after major opening Weak ABF Nos: 121861 Responses to strong 2 suit opening 2B is negative or waiting Basic System: Responses to 2NT opening 3A = Puppet, 3B/C transfer, 4A/B RKCB Classification: Green Blue Red Yellow PLAY CONVENTIONS OPENING BIDS 'NT' Versus Notrump 'S' Versus Suit = Both Describe strength, minimum length, or specific meaning Canape Sequence leads: Overlead all All except AK x (x) 1A 11+, 3+ 1B 11+, 3+ 1C 11+, 5+ 1D 11+, (4)5+ Underlead other Vs NT K asks for unblock, A for attitude 1 NT 15 -17 may contain 5 card major Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 2A Stayman: simple extended other Lavings 3rd/5th other transfers 2B -> C 2C to D 2D to A From 4 small 2nd highestS other top vs NT 2 NTto B other Super accepts From 3 cards (no honour) topNT middleS bottom 2A Virtual Game Force Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage 2B (5)6 - 10, 6C or 5/5 A/B or 5/5 A/D other odd encourage, even discourage and McKenny 2C (5)6 - 10, 6D or 5/5 C/A or 5/5 C/B Signal on declarer's lead as above 2D (5)6 - 10, 6A or 5/5 D/B or 5/5 DC (if A then 2 of top 3 honours) Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage 2 NT 20 -22 balanced, may contain 5 card major or 6 card minor odd/even other then natural present count 3 NT (9 - 10) ANY solid suit with no outside values Count natural reverse PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE CONVENTIONS 2A thru 2D 4NT: Blackwood RKCB other 3NT 4A Gerber when? 4A/B - transfer to C/D Other Conventions Negative free bids COMPETITIVE BIDDING Truscott raises after X Negative doubles through4C Responsive doubles through 4C Long Suit trials Jump overcallsIntermediate Unusual NT Unbid minor(s), 0 - 10 or 16+ Smith echoes 1NT overcall (immediate)Gardener (re-opening) 10-14 (system on) Immed cue of minor Majors, 0 - 10 or 16+ Immed cue of major unbid major + minor, 0 -10 or 16+ ©ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Over opponent's 1NT (weak) Cappellatti Fyshwick ACT 2609 Over opponent's 1NT (strong) Tel: 02 6239 2265 Over weak twos X = TO with Lebensohl FAX: 02 6239 1816 Over opening threes X = TO Copyright © BCC 6.3.17

RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS CONVENTIONS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B 5+, 4+ 2NT 10-12, no 4 card maj 3A/3B Solid Suit Slam Try 1C/D 5+, 4+ 3A 4-10, 5+ 3C/3D Solid Suit Slam Try 1NT6 - 9, no 4 card major 3B preemptive 4A Transfer to C 2A 11+, 4 card supp 3C preemptive 4B Transfer to D 2B 3-7, 6card suit 3D preemptive 4C To Play (generally weak with 6+ suit) 2C 3-7, 6 card suit 3NT 12-14, to play 4D To Play (generally weak with 6+ suit) 2D 3-7, 6 card suit 4 bids 4A = RKCB Unusual NT: minors other suits lower 2 unbid suits 1B 1C/D 5+/4+ 3A 5-9, natural nf other 0-10 or 16+ HCP 1NT6-9, no 4 card major 3B 4-10, (4)5+ 2A 11+, (4)5+ 3C preemptive Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 2B 11+, 4+, forcing 3D preemptive 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force 2C 3-7, 6 card suit 3NT 12-14, to play NT Checkback Priorities Range, then up line 2D 3-7, 6 card suit 4B RKCB Defence to 3NT opening 2NT10-12, no 4 card maj 4 Other Defence to opening 2-s: Multi X = transfer to next suit or 18+ 2NT = 15-17 bal, all others 11-17 transfer 1C/D 1NT5-9(10), 1 rd force 3A 2-6, (6)7+ suit RCO style 2-s As above 2A 11+, 5+ 3B 2-6,(6)7+ suit 2B 11+, 5+ 3C/D 10-12, 4 card sup Other 2-s X= TO of shown suit, lebensohl 2C/D 5-9, 4 card support 3NT 13-15, 4333 2NT13+, 4 card sup 4A/B splinter Defence to strong A X=16+, 1BBCCD is suit or other 3, 1NT = A A B C D 2 2 Negative or waiting 2 / nat, 2+ control 2A = B, 2BBCCD as per openings other Lebensohl Over NT interference slow shows 2B 2C Play or correct 3A/B Play or correct Other uses Over weak 2 X, includes delayed double when multi 2 is resolved 2D Play or correct 3C/D Play or correct Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B double 2NTArt Game Force 3NT to Play 4C double 4D C D 2 / 2NTArt. Game Force 3NT To Play OTHER NOTES 3A/B Play or correct 4A/B Play or correct 3C/D Play or correct 4C/D Play or correct Gardener NT = 16-18 Balanced with stopper OR weak jump overcall (including opener Capp : X = penalties, 2A = any single suit, 2B = both majors, 2CD = 5/4 major + minor 2NT 3A Puppet Stayman 4A RKCB in A Brozell : X = single suited TO, 2A = A+C, 2 B = B+D,2C = C+D, 2D = D + minor 3B transfer to C 4B RKCB in B 2NT = minors. May be weak with good shape. 3C transfer to D 4C to play We play fast arrival and get into andout of auction fast with weak shaped hands. 3D 5D,4C 4D to play Defensive bids over strong clubs tend to be destructive. 3NTto play other 4/5NT quantitative

BASIC RESPONSES AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION Jump raises - minors limit forcing other INCORPORATED © Jump raises - majors limit forcing other Bergen STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Jump shifts after minor opening Strong Names: T M Chin Val Biltoft Jump shifts after major opening Bergen ABF Nos: 122122 Responses to strong 2 suit opening Basic System: Standard American Responses to 2NT opening 3A = Puppet (bid one have) Classification: Green Blue Red Yellow PLAY CONVENTIONS OPENING BIDS 'NT' Versus Notrump 'S' Versus Suit = Both Describe strength, minimum length, or specific meaning Canape Sequence leads: Overlead all All except AK x (x) 1A 11+, 3+ 1B 11+, 4+ 1C 11+, 5+ 1D 11+, 5+ Underlead other 1 NT 15 -17 may contain 5 card major Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 2A Stayman: simple extended other Lavings 3rd/5th other transfers 2B -> C 2C to D 2D to A From 4 small 2nd highestS other top vs NT 2 NTto B other From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom 2A Game Force (2NT = 23/24, 3NT= 25/26) Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage 2B (5)6 - 10, 6C or 5/5 A/B or 5/5 A/D other 2C (5)6 - 10, 6D or 5/5 C/A or 5/5 C/B Signal on declarer's lead as above 2D (5)6 - 10, 6A or 5/5 D/B or 5/5 DC (if A then 2 of top 3 honours) Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage 2 NT 20 -22 balanced, may contain 5 card major or 6 card minor odd/even other 3 NT (9 - 10) solid minor (AKQTxxx or better) suit with no outside values Count natural reverse PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE CONVENTIONS 2A thru 2D 4NT: Blackwood RKCB other keycard 3NT 4A Gerber when? over 1NT/2NT openings 4A/B - transfer to C/D Other Conventions Texas Transfers COMPETITIVE BIDDING Truscott raises after X Negative doubles through3D Responsive doubles through 3D Long Suit trials Jump overcallsWeak Unusual NT Lowest 2 unbid 1NT overcall (immediate)15-18 with stop (re-opening) 10-14 (system on) Immed cue of minor Modified Immed cue of major Modified Blue Club ©ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Over opponent's 1NT (weak) Cappelletti Fyshwick ACT 2609 Over opponent's 1NT (strong) DONT Tel: 02 6239 2265 Over weak twos X = TO with Lebensohl FAX: 02 6239 1816 Over opening threes X = TO Copyright © BCC 6.3.17

RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS CONVENTIONS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B 5+, 4+ 2NT 11-12 3A/3B Solid Suit Slam Try 1C/D 5+, 4+ 3A Limit 3C/3D Solid Suit Slam Try 1NT6 - 9, no 4 card major 3B preemptive 4A Gerber 2A limit 3C preemptive 4B Transfer to C 2B 9+, 6card suit 3D preemptive 4C Transfer to D 2C Strong, good suit 3NT 12-14, to play 4D To Play (generally weak with 6+ suit) 2D Strong, Good suit 4 bids Unusual NT: minors other suits lower 2 unbid suits 1B 1C/D 5+/4+ 3A Strong, good suit other 1NT5-9 3B Limit 2A 9+ 3C preemptive Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 2B Limit 3D preemptive 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force 2C Strong, good suit 3NT 12-14, to play NT Checkback Priorities 2D Strong, good suit 4B Defence to 3NT opening 2NT11-12 4 Other Defence to opening 2-s: Multi X = 16+ 2NT = 15-17 bal, all others 11-17 Natural 1C/D 1NT5-9(10), 3A 7-9, 4 card support RCO style 2-s 2A 9+, 5+ 3B 10-12, 4 card support 2B 9+, 5+ 3C/D 0-6, 4 card sup Other 2-s 2C/D 0-7, 3 card support 3NT 13-15, 4333 2NT15+, 4 card sup 4A/B splinter (4 card supp) Defence to strong A X=16+, 1NT = A (weak), 1 level bids 8-15 natural A B C D 2 2 < 8 2 / 8+, 5 card suit 2A = B, 2BBCCD as per openings other Lebensohl Over NT interference slow shows 2B 2C Play or correct 3A/B Play or correct Other uses Over 2CD X 2D Play or correct 3C/D Play or correct Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B double 2NTForcing 3NT to Play 4C double 4D 4NT C D 2 / 2NTForcing 3NT To Play OTHER NOTES 3A/B Play or correct 4A/B Play or correct 3C/D Play or correct 4C/D Play or correct DOPI,ROPI Drury 2NT 3A Puppet Stayman 4A Gerber 3B transfer to C 4B 3C transfer to D 4C 3D 5D,4C 4D 3NTto play other