Convention add to SA

[kgr]

In system similar to SA or SAYC we added following agreement:

1M-(pass)-1NT

1NT=Natural (6-9 pts) or 3c weak raise of the Major (3-7 pts). Not Forcing

The idea is that it is more difficult for opps to compete if they don't know that we have a fit. And if they compete below 2M we can still come in with 2M. It will almost never happen that we go down in 1NT, while we could make 2M.

And of course our major raises are constructive, but we can still play 1NT non-forcing.

...What do you think?

[the hog]

My feeling is that it might work against players who don't look at the cards they hold in their hand.

[helene_t]

I used to like this but have had too many bad boards when opps bid 2♠ before I can show my 3-card heart support.

 

Maybe it would make sense to play it after 1♠ but not after 1♥. Then again, I much prefer having the same methods after 1♠ as after 1♥. Bidding is complicated enough already.

[dake50]

Try

Pass: 6-8 pts. It will almost never happen we go down in 1M when we could make 4M.

1NT: 8-10 0-2 support. Hand is near invite, support is questionable.

2M: 8-10, 3-support. Hand is near invite, this Major is fit.

[aguahombre]

beginning to appreciate Dake's sense of humor.

[kgr]

I used to like this but have had too many bad boards when opps bid 2♠ before I can show my 3-card heart support.

 

Maybe it would make sense to play it after 1♠ but not after 1♥. Then again, I much prefer having the same methods after 1♠ as after 1♥. Bidding is complicated enough already.

The pair I have this from got it from a Dutch magazine, so it is not surprising that you know this convention.

They say that they had 1 bad result like you say, but a lot more good results where opps passed with 4S makeable (and easier to find after 1H-2H then after 1H-1NT).

...but not that I want to pretend that this is a scientific investigation.