Looking for opponents: 8:00 PM EST 10/6/2007

[hrothgar]

TimG and I are going to start alpha testing GNAT. We're looking for some decent opponents who'd be interested in a game. I can virtually guaruntee a number of bidding mistakes on our part, as well as some "ah-ha" moments when we find holes in the system. On the other hand, you'll get the chance to laugh at my defense...

 

Throw me a message if you'd be interested

 

Here's a brief description of what we're playing:

 

Strong Club, 4 card majors, light openings

 

Preemptive Structure:

 

2N = Weak with both minors

2♠ = Weak two bid

2♥ = weak two bid

2♦ = weak two bid

 

Constructive openings: Canape and 4 card majors (4=x=x=6 = 2♣)

 

2♣ = 6+ Clubs, 0-3 Diamonds

1N = Balanced 11+ - 14 (could have a 4 card major)

1♠ = Unbalanced with ~ 9 - 14 HCP, could have a longer minor

1♥ = Unbalanced with ~ 9 - 14 HCP, could have a longer minor

1♦ = Unbalanced with ~ 9 - 14 HCP, could have a longer minor

 

Strong Openings

 

1♣

 

Response structure

 

After a 1♠ opening

 

3♠ = Value raise

3♥ = Strong jump shift

3♦ = Strong jump shift

3♣ = Strong jump shift

2N = Limit raise+

2♠ = Value raise

2♥ = Forcing to 2N

2♦ = 3+ Diamonds, forcing to 2N

2♣ = 3+ Clubs, forcing to 2N

1N = Forcing

 

After a 1♥ opening

 

3♥ = Value raise

3♦ = Fit jump (non forcing with 6 Diamonds and 3 Hearts)

3♣ = Fit jump (non forcing with 6 clubs and 3 Hearts)

2N = Compressed strong jump shift

Self sufficient suit or slam invvite fit jump

2♠ = Limit raise+

2♥ = Value raise

2♦ = 3+ Diamonds, forcing to 2N

2♣ = 3+ Clubs, forcing to 2N

1N = Forcing

1♠ = Forcing

 

After a 1♦ opening

 

3♦ = value raise

2N = Limit raise with 4+ Diamonds

2♠ = Limit raise with 3+ Diamonds and 3+ Clubs

2♥ = Compressed jump shift

2♣ = Forcing to 2N

1N = Forcing (the 1♦ opening is unbalanced, so...)

1♠ = Forcing

1♥ = Forcing

[TimG]

Best summary I've seen so far!