System Summary Form (SSF), 2016 Mixed USBC


Team: Savchenko Last Updated Jul 7, 2016 at 23:39
Players: Igor Savchenko - Cristal Nell

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation

1M (X): transfers starting with 1N. Trasnfer to our suit is constructive raise

1M (X) 3M-1: mixed raise

vs Strong NT: Multi-Landy, X is 4-card M + long m
vs weak NT: Multi-Landy, X is penalty

1m - (X) - 2NT: weak or strong raise

SUCTION vs strong opening

General Bidding Style

1NT: 15-17 with some upgrades

Usually 5-card majors, semi-forcing NT.
Gazzilli: 1M - 1x; 2C natural or art 17+ hcp

XYZ

Tend to open light esp at FV vulnerability

Pre-empts may be light in third

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Standard honor leads. A from AK, esp against partscores.
Vs Suit: 3rd and 5th. Attitude lead after raising partner suit.
Vs. NT: 4th best, 2nd from bad holding.
King asks count or unblock; Ace or Queen asks attitude; Other honors std.

Defensive Signals

Upside Down Count and Attitude
Standard suit preference
Standard remaining count
Reversed smith echo vs NT
Frequent suit preference
Priority: attitude, suit preference, count. Often give what is needed most