AWM's 1H-1S-1NT method

[wank]

i was trying to find this thread but couldn't. can someone more skilled direct me?

[awm]

Maybe easier for me to repeat the idea here. There are two different versions, depending on whether 1♥ is limited or not. In both cases after 1♥-1♠:

 

2♦ = artificial spade raise

2♣, 2♥, 2♠ = natural

1NT = includes all hands with diamonds, or 2533

2NT+ = precision-style rebids

 

The benefits are that you gain a cheap 2♣ call when opener has ♥+♦, which is otherwise a very awkward sequence in standard bidding, and that you gain a second way to raise spades at the two-level (distinguishing good/bad raises or 3/4-card raises, your choice). The main losses are that you can no longer play in 1NT after 1♥-1♠-1NT, and that you are forced to raise spades on three-card support with some balanced hands.

 

For the version where 1♥ is unlimited, we can also use 1NT as a form of Gazzilli, so that it captures all 17+ hcp hands as well as the hands with diamonds (or 2533). Responder's rebids are then:

 

2♣ = enough for game opposite the strong hand

2♦/2♥/2♠ = less than 8 hcp, preferences opposite a presumed ♥+♦ two-suiter

higher = natural and GF (could instead use 2NT to show 4♠/6+m with GF balanced hands starting 2♣)

 

After 1♥-1♠-1NT-2♣:

 

2♦ = 3+♦ and minimum; partner can pass or correct or invite just as he would over 1♥-1♠-2♦ natural auction.

2♥ = GF, but not suited to a more descriptive rebid; typically 5♥/4m w/o spade fit, or 6♥ without a great suit, or balanced

2♠ = 3+♠ and GF

2N = 6♥/4m GF

3m = 5/5 GF

3♥ = GF very good 6+ heart suit

3♠ = very strong 4522 hand (asks cues)

 

After 1♥-1♠-1NT-2♦ thru 2♠:

 

This sequence is NF even for a minimum strong hand (like 17-18), so pass is very possible. Otherwise:

2♥ = 17-18 points without diamonds, quite NF

2♠ = 17-18 points with 3♠, not forcing

Else = mostly GF, although raising the suit partner just named at the two-level is just a strong invite

 

When compared to "standard" Gazzilli, you gain the ability to play 2m in minimum opener's second suit, which is a big help.

[wank]

lovely. ta

[Finch]

If you want the 1H-1S-1NT as a form of Gazilli (all strong hands), I've got a copy of TNS continuations. They take quite a bit of learning.

[glen]

and see page 142 of:

 

http://www.bridgematters.com/etmgold.pdf

 

for Bazzilli, the 1NT rebid showing 2M rebid, or ♦s and some extras, or most 17+