BASIC RESPONSES AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION Jump raises - minors limit forcing other INCORPORATED © Jump raises - majors limit forcing other inverted majors STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Jump shifts after minor opening 9-11hcp(2level), 4-7 (3level) Names: Eva Berger Danny Osmund Jump shifts after major opening 9-11 good suit ABF Nos: QLD SENIOR QLD SENIOR Responses to strong 2 suit opening Controls Basic System: Responses to 2NT opening 3A/Bto play, 3C/D1 round force 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 2 (11-19) 1B 4 (11-19) 1C 5 (11-19) 1D 5 (11-19) Underlead other 1 NT 15-17 may contain 5 card major Four or more with an honour 4th highestNT attitude 2A Stayman: simple extended other 3rd/5th other transfers 2B 2C 2C 2D 2D weak minor(s) From 4 small 2nd highestNT other 2 NT5A&5B 8+ other 3A/B/C/D = slam try From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom 2A 8+ P/T, 22/23 OR 26/27 BAL on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage 2B 6-10 HCP WITH 6C/D, 20-21, 24/25 BAL, 4,4,4,1 16+ other 2C 5/5,C & Other 6-10 HCP Signal on declarer's lead high encourage 2D 5/5 D & Minor 6-10 HCP Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage 2 NT 5A & 5B 6-14 HCP odd/even other 3 NT Kabel (specific ace ask) Count natural PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE CONVENTIONS Kabel 4NT: Blackwood RKCB other 1C/D - 2C/D stronger (8-11) 4A Gerber when? AFTER NT Splinter than 1C/D- 3C/D (6-8) Other Conventions Jacoby Kabel COMPETITIVE BIDDING Stayman Namyats Negative doubles through2D Responsive doubles through 2D splinters Michaels Jump overcallsVariable Unusual NT Minors cue bids 1NT (immediate)15-17 (re-opening) 12-14 Immed cue of minor both majors Immed cue of major other major & minor ©ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Over opponent's 1NT (weak) hamilton Fyshwick ACT 2609 Over opponent's 1NT (strong) hamilton Tel: 02 6239 2265 Over weak twos FAX: 02 6239 1816 natural(X = 16+ HCP) Copyright © BCC 6.3.20 Over opening threes optional

RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS CONVENTIONS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B 4B 5+ HCP 2NT 10-11 HCP Bal 3A/3B Slam enquiry inC/D 1C/D 4C/D 5+ HCP 3A 9-11, 6A 3C/3D Slam enquiry inA/B 1NT8-10 HCP 3B 9-11, 6B 4A to C 2A 11+ HCP, 5 + A 3C 4-7, 6/7C 4B Texas transfer to D 2B 11+ HCP,5B 3D 4-7, 6/7D 4C To play (weaker) 2C 11+ HCP, 5C 3NT 13/14 HCP Bal 4D To play (weaker) 2D 11+ HCP, 5D 4 bids 4A Splinter Unusual NT: minors other suits lower 2 unbid suits

1B 1C/D 4C/D 5+ HCP 3A 9-11 HCP Good 6A other 1NT6-9 Balanced 3B 9-11 Good 6B 2A 5A, 11+ HCP 3C 4-7HCP, 6/7C Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 2B Natural 3D 4-7 HCP 6/7D 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force 2C 11+ HCP, 5C 3NT 13-14 HCP Bal NT Checkback Priorities 2D 11+ HCP,5D 4B pre-empt Defence to 3NT opening Natural 2NT11-12 Bal 4 Other4A Splinter Defence to opening Two's: Multi 2B X = 16+, bid natural, 2NT 8+ no 5 card suit, bid = less than 8 hcp 1C/D 1NT6-9 balanced 3A 9-11HCP,6A RCO style 2-s X = 16 + HCP 2A 5A,11+ HCP 3B 9-11HCP,6B 2B 11+ HCP,5B 3C/D 6-8 Other 2-s x = 16 + hcp 2C/D 8-12 3NT to play 2NTJacoby 4A/B Splinter Defence to strong A Crash 1A = single suit, 1B=2 same colour 2A 2B 0-1 Controls 2C/D 2C=2C, 2D=3C 1C= 2 same rank, 1D = 2 same shape other 2NT=4C, 3A=5C,3B=6C,3C on =solid suit (6card) Over NT interference 2B 2C Relay 3A/B N/A Other uses 2D Interest in Cgame 3C/D N/A Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B X 2NT14-16hcp 3NT 17+hcp Bal 4C X 4D X = general t/o, 4NT=minors

2C/D 2NTgame enquiry 3NT to play OTHER NOTES 3A/B relay/natural 4A/B 1 NT - 2A - 2B (no major) - 3D = 5C & 4 D 3C/D Pre-empt 4C/D to play 1 NT - 2A (Interference) - x = Stayman 2NT 3A Pass 4A Slam Try (start cue) 1 NT - 2A (Interference) - 2B = Transfer C 3B To play 4B Slam Try (start cue) 1NT - 2B (Interference) - X = Transfer C 3C 1 Round force 4C To play Over strong 2's: 2A/2C/pass =0/1C (PODI), X=2Controls 3D 1 Round force 4D To play 2D = 3C, 2NT = 4C etc. 2B/2C/P/2D/3A/3B=nat NF 3NTTo play other

BASIC RESPONSES AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION Jump raises - minors limit forcing other Weak ( limit after suit INCORPORATED © Jump raises - majors limit forcing other interference) STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Jump shifts after minor opening Names: KEITH BISHOP CLAIRE HYNE Jump shifts after major opening Modified Swiss ABF Nos: QLD SENIOR QLD SENIOR Responses to strong 2 suit opening N\A Basic System: STRONG CLUB WITH CONTROLS Responses to 2NT opening 3C To Play 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 16 + HCP ( 0 ) 1B 11 - 16 HCP(1+) 1C 11 - 15 HCP (5) 1D 11 - 15 HCP (5) Underlead other 1 NT 11 - 13 HCP may contain 5 card major Four or more with an honour 4th highest attitude 2A Stayman: simple extended other Pseudo 3rd/5th other transfers 2B Hearts 2C Spades 2D Club Enquiry From 4 small 2nd highest other 2 NTDiamond Enquiry other From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom 2A 11 - 15 HCP : 5 Clubs + 4 Card Major OR 6 Clubs Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage 2B MULTI: 6-10 HCP + 6 Card Major; 19-20 Bal.( may contain 5 card major);17-18 other Lavinthal 2C 11 - 13 HCP & 5/6 Hearts + 4 Spades ( ) Any 4441 Signal on declarer's lead Natural Count 2D 9 - 12 HCP & 5/5 in the Minors Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage 2 NT Pre-emptive transfer to Clubs odd/even other 3 NT Ace ask . Count natural reverse Against NT on first lead. PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE CONVENTIONS 1S response to 1H shows 5 Spades 3S = Gambling 4NT: Blackwood RKCB other Queen Ask Extended Michaels (except over suit 4A Gerber when? Following 1NT & no Suit agreement Transfer Pre-empts interference ) Other Conventions TOM Suit Queen Ask COMPETITIVE BIDDING Puppet Stayman 5 NT Negative doubles through2 Spades Responsive doubles through 2 Spades Modified Swiss Unassuming Cue Bid Jump overcalls6-10 NV,11-14 Unusual NT 5/5 Minors : 10-14 NV, 12-14 Vul Rubensohl Crash 1NT overcall (immediate)15 -16 Pts (re-opening) 9 -12 Pts Lebensohl ( Following X of opponents weak two ) Immed cue of minor Extended Michaels ( other minor + major ) Immed cue of major Extended Michaels ( other major + minor ) ©ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Over opponent's 1NT (weak) x = 15 + ; Crash ( 2C, 2D, 2NT ) Fyshwick ACT 2609 Over opponent's 1NT (strong) Crash ( X, 2C, 2D ) Tel: 02 6239 2265 Over weak twos FAX: 02 6239 1816 x = 15 + ; Natural Suits Copyright © BCC 6.3.20 Over opening threes x = 15+ ; Natural Suits

RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS CONVENTIONS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B Neg. 0 -6 pts 2NT 7 Controls 3A/3B 1C/D 1 H = 7+ pts. 1S = 3 Controls 3A 6 Clubs 0 -4 Pts 3C/3D 1NT5 Controls 3B 6 Diamonds 0-4 Pts 4A 2A 4 Controls 3C 4B 2B 6 Controls 3D 4C 2C * 6 Hearts 5 - 6 Pts 3NT 4D 2D * 6 Spades 5 - 6 Pts 4 bids Unusual NT: minors other suits lower 2 unbid suits

1B 1C/D 5+ H\S , 5+ Pts 3A other 1NT7 -10 Pts 3B 6+ Diamonds 7 - 9 Pts 2A 4+ Clubs ,11+ Pts 3C Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 2B 5+ Diamonds ,11+ Pts 3D 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force 2C 3NT 13 -15 Pts, 3343 distribution NT Checkback Priorities 2D 4B Defence to 3NT opening 2NT11 -12 Pts, 3343 distribution 4 Other Defence to opening Two's: Multi 2B x promises a 4 card major. Immediate: All = 16+ Non Immediates (i) Forcing: All = 15+ (ii) Non-Forcing: All = 13 1C/D 1NT8 - 10 Pts 3A Modified Swiss RCO style 2-s X = 2 suits with Clubs 2A 4 + Clubs , 11+ Pts 3B Modified Swiss 3C = 2 suit without Clubs 2B 5+ Diamonds ,11+ Pts 3C/D 10 - 12 Pts ( 4 H/S ) Other 2-s Suit = 12 -14, x = 15+, 2NT = 16 Pts, Cue Bid is Game Forcin 2C/D 7 - 10 Pts 3NT 12 - 15 Pts 2NT 11 -12 Pts ( 3 H/S ) 4A/B Defence to strong A CRASH 2A 2B 7 + Pts ( Relay ) 2C/D 6+Card Suit - To play, 8-10 Pts

other 3H / 3S - 6 Card Suit ( Forcing ) 3NT - To play Lebensohl Over NT interference 2B 2C 0 + H, 0+ Pts 3A/B N/A Other uses Following Partner's Double of a Weak - Two 2D 0 + S, 7+ Pts (invitational to 3H )3C/D N/A Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B x = Take out, Other = Natural 2NT14+ Pts 3NT N/A 4C as for 4C/4D 4D x = Penalties, 4NT = Take out

2C/D 2NTOver 2H = minor enquiry 3NT To Play OTHER NOTES 3A/B Natural - To play 4A/B Invitational * 1C ( 1NT ) 2S,2H = Natural , 5 controls 3C/D Invitational 4C/D To Play Rubensohl following suit interference of Partner's 1NT opening 2NT 3A 0 + Clubs, 0+ Pts 4A Pre-emptive CRASH : 2C ( X ) = 2 suits of same colour, 2D ( 2C )= 2 suits of same rank, 3B 6 Diamonds 12+ Pts ONE 4B 7 Diamonds ,14+ Pts 2NT ( 2D ) = 2 suits of same shape 3C 6 Hearts 12+ Pts ROUND 4C 7 Hearts ,14 + Pts Lightner X 3D 6 Spades 12+ Pts FORCE 4D 7 Spades, 14+ Pts 3NT14+ Pts other

BASIC RESPONSES AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION Jump raises - minors limit forcing other INVERTED MINORS INCORPORATED © Jump raises - majors limit forcing other STANDARD SYSTEM CARD Jump shifts after minor opening Weak 6 cd suit, 0-6 Names: Ian Afflick Andrew Slater Jump shifts after major opening Solid suit, fit showing, slam interest ABF Nos: QLD SENIOR QLD SENIOR Responses to strong 2 suit opening N/A Basic System: Standard American 5 card Majors Responses to 2NT opening Transfer pre-empt to 3C 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 11-20,3 1B 11-20,3 1C 11-20,5 1D 11-20,5 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 3rd/5th other If 4th highest ambiguous, attitude preferred transfers 2B 2H 2C 2S 2D 3C, Correctible From 4 small 2nd highest other The 8 denies the 9 2 NTInvitational other From 3 cards (no honour) top middle bottom 2A 8 + playing tricks, or 23 + balanced Signal on partner's lead: high encourage low encourage 2B MULTI : 21-22 Balanced, or Weak Major ( 6 Card suit and 6-10 pts) other ODDS / EVENS : Even card has McKenney connotations 2C FLANNERY : 5 + Hearts, and 4 Spades : 8-15 Non Vul and 10-15 Vul Signal on declarer's lead Count : High even 2D MINORS : 6 - 9 Non Vul, 8 -11Vul, 13-15 in 4th seat Discards McKenney high encourage low encourage 2 NT TRANSFER (To Clubs) : Transfer pre-empts from 2NT to 3H odd/even other 3 NT KABEL : 4C = 0, 4D/H/S/5C = 1, 4NT = 2 Rank, 5D = 2 Colour, 5H = 2 Odd Count natural reverse PRE-ALERTS: CALLS THAT MAY HAVE UNEXPECTED MEANING/S OR REQUIRE SPECIAL DEFENCE CONVENTIONS CUE RAISES = 10 + no stopper DOUBLES 4NT: Blackwood RKCB other Keycard SUPPORT X / XX TEXAS TRANSFERS 4A Gerber when? Over 1NT TRANSFER PRE-EMPTS UNASSUMING CUE BIDS Other Conventions LEBENSOHL PODI / PORI COMPETITIVE BIDDING REVERSE DRURY Negative doubles through4H Responsive doubles through 4H Jump overcallsVariable Unusual NT 2 LOWER UNBID SUITS TRUSCOTT 1NT overcall (immediate)16-18 (re-opening) 8-11 SPLINTERS Immed cue of minor MICHAELS - shows other minor + major Immed cue of major MICHAELS - shows other major + minor ©ABF Marketing PO Box 397 Over opponent's 1NT (weak) CAPELLETTI - DONT in 4th seat Fyshwick ACT 2609 Over opponent's 1NT (strong) DONT Tel: 02 6239 2265 Over weak twos FAX: 02 6239 1816 X for T/Out : 2NT = 16+ : Suit bids natural Copyright © BCC 6.3.20 Over opening threes X for T/Out : Suit bids natural

RESPONSES TO OPENING BIDS CONVENTIONS Describe strength, minimum length or specific meaning Additional responses to 1NT 1A 1B 6+,4 2NT 11 - 12 (No 4M) 3A/3B Singleton, 4441 distribution, forcing to game / slam? 1C/D 6+,4 3A 6 - 9,5 3C/3D Singleton, 4441 distribution, forcing to game / slam? 1NT6 - 9 (No 4M) 3B 4A Gerber 2A 10+,5 3C Splinter bid 4B Red suit Texas Transfer 2B 0 - 5,6 3D Splinter bid 4C Red suit Texas Transfer 2C 0 - 5,6 3NT 13 - 14 (No 4M) 4D 2D 0 - 5,6 4 bids 4C = MSK : 4M to play Unusual NT: minors other suits lower 2 unbid suits

1B 1C/D 6+,4 3A Splinter bid other 1NT6 - 9 (No 4M) 3B 6 - 9,5 2A 10+,5 (No 4M) 3C Splinter bid Other slam bidding Cue Bids Asking Bids 2B 10+,5 (No 4M) 3D Splinter bid 4th Suit Forcing One round Game force 2C 0 - 5,6 3NT 13 - 14 (No 4M) NT Checkback Priorities 2D 0 - 5,6 4B Minor Suit Keycard Defence to 3NT opening 2NT11 - 12 (No 4M) 4 Other4m (MSK) : 4M - To Play Defence to opening Two's: Multi 2B X = Hearts, 10 + : 2H = 16+ 2S/3m = natural 6+,11-15 : 2NT = 16-18 bal + stoppers 1C/D 1NT6 - 9 3A Fit Showing / Slam Interest RCO style 2-s X = 16+ any shape 2NT = 19-21 3NT = 22-24 2A 10+,4 3B Fit Showing / Slam Interest Suit bids natural < 16 HCP 2B 10+,4 3C/D 10 - 12, 3 Other 2-s Same 2C/D 6 - 9,3 3NT To Play (Good Minor) 2NTJacoby 13+, 4M Support 4A/B Splinter bid Defence to strong A X=2 Same Rank,1D=2 Same Colour, 1M=Natural, 1NT=2 Odd 2A 2B Less than A + K / Waiting 2C/D 3 Controls, 5 -preemptive. Similar defence over 1D response to 1C other 2NT=Balanced, 3 Controls : 3C/3D = 3 Controls, 5 Lebensohl Over NT interference 2B 2C Less than 3H, Correctible 3A/B Natural, non-forcing Other uses After double of weak 2 bid 2D 3H, Correctible 3C/D Correctible Take out of 4 level pre-empts 4A/4B X 2NT2NT Suit Quality enquiry 3NT To play 4C X or 4NT 4D 4NT=two-suited hand X=Penalty

2C/D 2NTPoint range enquiry 3NT To Play OTHER NOTES 3A/B Natural, non-forcing 4A/B Natural, pre-emptive The responses to an opening 2S bid have not been included since the 2S bid is the 3C/D Non forcing 4C/D To Play ''Unusual 2NT'' bid for the minor suits, usually weak. 2NT 3A To Play 4A Pre-emptive Apart from a 2NT enquiry from responder, all other bids over 2S are non-forcing 3B To Play 4B 3C Natural, forcing 4C To Play The 2NT bid is a transfer pre-empt in Clubs 3D Natural, forcing 4D To Play 3NTTo Play other