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There is growing popularity in some competitive inversions like as follows: 1D-(1S): 2C 5+H constructive+ strength 2D NAT NF 2H 5+C GF or something I was wondering where I could find more information on this Thanks

I was wondering if anybody has a link to a set of notes for dutch doubleton in english. Thanks

Well, I think the idea of MP trials is not the way to go. As has been previously mentioned, what is the point of an MP trial for an IMPs contest? Anyways, the idea of having to require people to go to a club is impractical. Who will have all day on Saturday and half a day on Sunday to watch? Family should be excluded as potential proctors because of the potential conflict of interest. Maybe I'm paranoid, who knows, but the entire format and setup seems to be a farce, too many holes that people could complain about after the fact.

I think the trials should be a team format because of the reasons suggested by JDonn. The trials for the 2006 U21 World Championships was a pairs qualification. We ended up qualifying, and basically said hi and shook hands with the other qualifying pairs. Basically, we showed up in Thailand not knowing our team mates. Team spirit is of the highest importance. Never under-estimate that. P.S. I think the trials (whatever format) for the U21 and U26 should NOT be concurrent because then you may not get the best teams for both events.

1) As to the 5/4 4/5 Major hands. If GF then bid stayman and re-bid 3M (smolen or not up to you) and if <GF then sign off in 2M like standard garbage stayman. when i said standard stayman, I was referring to a pretty standard stayman structure (i.e. 3oM as strong raise of opener's M) 2)the debate on 4M 5m 2♣ followed by 3m, use judgement, it's not mandatory. 3)Also, responder does get to describe GF unbalanced hands and opener can judge the suitability of their hand for responder. 4) the asssumed NT range is 11-14 or similar 5) i must admit that the system is vulnerable to interference however, think of it this way: .......a) the opponents, even if they bid, have no cue-bid available .......b) they can not make a lead directional double for fear of finding out that their suit is responder's suit (i.e. 1NT-(p)-2♥-(X)-p-(p)-XX!!!) Simply put, the opponents also don't know what responder has 6) INV hands with both minors are rare, to say the least. can sign off or GF. 7) 1NT-2♦// 2♥-2♠ is INV with EXACTLY 5-card ♠ 8)being able to bid stayman and sign off in 3m is nice, say partner opens a weak NT and you have: xx Qxxx xx AKxxx or similar, wouldn't you like to bid stayman and see if partner has 4-card ♥ and if he doesn't be able to sign off in 3♣?

I am wondering what system people would prefer to play if given an infinite amount of time to practice and learn it and with any partner they desire.

This system is good opposite a weak NT because the weak/INV hands are played by opener, but when responder has a strong hand, then responder gets to play it: 2♣ standard stayman 2♦ forces 2♥ ...........weak with ♥ ...........INV with ♠ ...........weak or GF with both minors ...........INV with ♣ ...........GF with ♦ ...........GF with ♥ that wants to play from opener's side 2♥ forces 2♠ ...........weak with ♠ ...........INV+ with ♥ ...........GF with ♠ that wants to play from opener's side 2♠ Natural GF 2NT forces 3♣ ..........weak with ♣ ..........INV with any 6+ card suit except ♣ ..........mild SI with ♣ ..........want to play ♣ from opener's side 3♣ forces 3♦ .........weak with ♦ .........GF with ♣ .........want to play ♦ from partner's side 3♦ 5/5+ Majors, INV or better 3M weak 3NT relay to pass 4♣ roman gerber 4♦ weak 4M to play 1NT-2♣: Opener makes standard re-bids but responder's 3m re-bid is NF The advantage to this is now you can make a weak Game Try w/ 4M 5+m 1NT-2♦// 2♥: Pass weak with ♥ 2♠ INV 5+♠ 2NT weak or GF minors ..........3m preference ................3M both minors GF, shortness 3♣ INV with ♣ 3♦ GF with ♦ 3M 4M 5+♦ GF 3NT choice of games with primary ♦ 4♥ want to play 4♥ from partner's side 1NT-2♥// 2♠: 2NT INV with 5♥ 3m 5+♥ 4+m GF 3♥ 6+♥ GF 3♠ splinter 3NT choice of games with 5♥ 4m splinters with primary ♥ 4♠ want to play 4♠ from partner's hand 1NT-2♠: 2NT normal bid 3x natural with super accept for ♠ 1NT-2NT// 3♣ 3♦/M Natural INV 3NT mild slam interest with ♣ 4♣ strong SI with ♣ but want to play from partner's side 5♣ want to play 5♣ from partner's side 1NT-3♣// 3♦: 3M 4M 5+♣ GF 3NT choice of games type hand with ♣ 4♣ strong slam interest with ♣ 5♣ to play 5♦ want to play 5♦ from partner's side Rest of structure is pretty much common sense. Hope you enjoy this

maybe play 2♣ as 18-21 HCP balanced? If this is what you (cascade) are suggesting, then please pass along some response ideas. Thanks Owen

After 1♣-1M// 2♦ in Polish ♣, which is best in WJ2005: a) Matula's "complex" relay structure-2D=18+ HCP "balanced" B) Odwrotka-2D=3+ fit 18+ HCP .....basically standard 4455 c) The new "natural" approach suggested by Jassem .....2D=<4-fit 18+ HCP and 2NT=4+ fit and 18+ HCP .....both with natural continuations

My partner and I want to play a 2♦ opening to show a balanced hand of 18-19 HCP without 5M or 6m. And I'm looking for a good structure over that. I looked at Lauria-Versace's CC from Beijing since they play it. Here is their initial response structure from their supplementary notes, but doesn't give any follow ups: 2♥=4+♠ or SI with 6+♣/♦/♠ 2♠=4+♥ 2NT=transfer to 3♣ weak with ♣ or ♥ slam try 6+♥ slam try balanced 3♣=asking for majors 5+♥ 4♠ 3♦=5+♠ 4♥ 3♥=5/4+ minors, short ♥ 3♠=5/4+ minors, short ♠ 3NT=GF 5/5+ in Majors It would be appreciated if could expand on this structure, but if somebody has a structure that is effective and easy, that'd be great also Thanks

I have found different answers to the exact age requirements for the Schools category. This post says born in 1987 or later and the WBF site says: "a player is eligible for the schools if they have reached no more than their 20th birthday in the year in question." Which is correct?