points.tex

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\def\C{$\clubsuit$}
\def\D{$\diamondsuit$}
\def\H{$\heartsuit$}
\def\S{$\spadesuit$}
\def\NT{\textsc{nt}}
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\begin{document}

\def\singleton{1$^{\underline{\mathrm{tn}}}$}

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\begin{tabular}{lcccccccccc}
\hline
\cellcol{black}{} & \co1{0--6} & \cb1{6--8} & \cg2{8--10} & \cp1{10--12} & \cv1{13--14} & \cp1{15--16} & \cg1{17--19} & \cb1{20--22} & \co1{23+}\\\hline\hline
Opening && \co4{Weak 2} & \cb2{Min} & \cg1{Inv} & \cp1{Max} & \cv1{Strong 2}\\\hline
Response && \cb3{Weak} & \cg1{Inv} & \cp5{Strong}\\\hline\hline

Direct o/c &&&\phantom{r}& \cg7{Overcall}\\\hline
Takeout Dbl &&&&&&&& \cp3{Strong}\\\hline

Invit'l cuebid &&&&\phantom{r}& \cb1{Raise} & \cp5{Raise or Shift}\\\hline
Michaels && \co4{Weak} &&& \cp3{Strong}\\\hline
Unusual NT && \co4{Weak} &&& \cp3{Strong}\\\hline
\hline
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%\title{Bridge Bidding}
%\author{Arranged by Stephen Hicks}

%\maketitle

\section*{Bridge Bidding\hfill Arranged by Stephen Hicks}

%{\textbf{Bridge Bidding}\hfill Arranged by Stephen Hicks}
%\vskip 2pc

%\chapter{Openings}

%\begin{abstract}

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% the ToC to full page

\subsection*{Openings}
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-5|6-8|9-12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23+}
\row{balanced}
%  \[13-14,G]{...}
  \bid(13-14,lgreen){}
%  \bid(15-17,lblue){\vbox{\hbox{\vsize=.5pc\tiny 1NT}\hbox{\vsize=.5pc\colorbox{lgreen}{\tiny1/1,2/1}}}} % UGLY...
  \bid(15-17,lyellow){1NT}
  \bid(18-19,lgreen){}
  \bid(20-22,lred){2NT}
  \bid*(23,lpurple){2\C}\\%\hline
\row{openable suit\footnote{Opening a suit requires 5 of a major or 4 of a minor}}
  \bid*(13-22,lgreen){1\C\D\H\S}
  \bid*(23,lpurple){2\C}\\%\hline
\row{6 card suit}
  \bid(6-12,lblue){2\D\H\S}
  \bid(13-22,lgreen){1\C\D\H\S}
  \bid(23,lpurple){\clift{2\C\w{a}}}\\%\hline
\row{7 card suit}
  \bid(0-8,lorange){\ge3\C\D\H\S}
  \bid*(9-12,lblue){2\D\H\S}
  \bid*(13-22,lgreen){1\C\D\H\S}
  \bid*(23,lpurple){2\C}\\
\spanrow{5}{solid minor, 2 outside stoppers\footnote{7-card minor (sometimes 6), usually all 3 outside suits stopped, never a singleton or void}}
  \bid(16-21,laqua){Acol 3NT\w{a}}\\
\end{ptable}

\subsection*{3rd and 4th seat}
Open one of a suit with fewer points.  Bid weak two with shorter suit
or more points.
%\end{abstract}

\vspace*{-1.5pc}
\tableofcontents*

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\begin{extra}
  \chapter*{Basics}
  \subsection*{The auction}
  The auction consists of the players going around the table clockwise,
  each saying a bid in turn.  A bid consists of one of the 35 possible
  contracts, or the special bids ``pass'', ``double'', or ``redouble''.
  The auction ends when three players in a row pass.
  \subsection*{The contracts}
  A contract consists of a number (from 1--7) followed by a suit (\C, \D,
  \H, \S) or ``notrump'' (abbreviated NT).  To make their contract, the
  partnership that wins the auction must take six tricks, plus the
  number that they bid, with their chosen suit as the trump suit.  For 
  instance, to make a contract of 4\S\ (pronounced ``four spades''),
  they must take 6+4=10 tricks when spades are trump.  Contracts
  may only be bid in increasing order.  A contract is more valuable if
  the number is larger, or for the same number if the suit is higher-ranking.
  Thus, the contracts are in order, 1\C, 1\D, 1\H, 1\S, 1NT, 2\C, 2\D, \ldots.
  \subsection*{Special bids}
  Any player my pass (P) instead of making another bid.  If the last
  bid was for a contract then a member of the other team may bid
  ``double'' (DBL or X).  If the last bid was a double then a member of the
  team whose contract was doubled may bid ``redouble'' (RDBL or XX).
  \subsection*{Scoring}
  All points scored go either above or below the line.  The value of the
  contract (20 per trick for \C or \D, 30 per trick for \H or \S, or 40
  for the first trick and 30 thereafter for NT) is added below the line
  and counts towards ``game'' (the first team to 100 points), while overtricks
  and other penalties are added above the line.  The first team to finish
  two games wins the rubber and gets a large (500 or 700 point) bonus.  All
  points below the line (``part scores'') are cleared out after each game.
  \subsection*{Hand evaluation}
  When looking at a hand, it is useful to evaluate it using a standard system.
  Count each ace (A) as 4 points, each king (K) as 3, each queen (Q) as 2,
  and each jack (J) as 1.  Points may be added for distribution as follows:
  1 point for each card after the fourth in a suit, but only for suit 
  contracts.  If a fit is found with partner's suit (8 trumps is considered
  a fit) then 1 point may be added for each doubleton, 2 points for each 
  singleton, and 3 for each void.  
  \subsection*{Limit bids}
  Until a player has limited his hand, his parnter should typically
  not pass his bids, since he may have a lot more than he has shown.
  A limit bid is one of the following: (a) a natural bid in a suit his 
  partner has already mentioned, (b) a nutrump bid, or (c) pass.  These
  bids give an upper limit to a player's hand and put his partner 
  (the ``captain'') in charge of deciding the level of the final contract.
\end{extra}

\chapter{Suit openings}

\begin{extra}
  An opening of 1 of a suit promises 13--22 points and at least 5 of the suit
  if it's a major (\H, \S), or 3 if a minor (\C, \D).  Without any
  interference from the opponents, it is the responder's duty to respond if
  she holds at least 6 points.  After a major suit opening, the priority
  is to express a fit, while after a minor suit opening, the priority is
  to either find 4-4 major suit split, or else to identify stoppers in
  each suit and play notrump.  These priorities are built into the following
  conventions.
\end{extra}

\section{Responses to 1 of a suit}
%\textbf{Limit Major Raises}, \textbf{Jacoby 2NT},
%\textbf{Splinter Bids}, \textbf{Weak Jump Shifts}, and \textbf{Inverted
%Minor Raises}\\

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\begin{ptable}\headings{2-6|6-10|11-12|13+}
\row{three-card major suit fit}
  \bid*(6-10,lblue){single raise (2M)}
  \bid*(11-12,lgreen){limit raise (3M)}
  \bid(13,laqua){1/1 or 2/1}\\
\row{four-card major suit fit}
  \bid(6-10,lblue){single raise (2M)}
  \bid(11-12,lgreen){limit raise (3M)}
%  \bid(6-12,white){\ditto{2in}}
  \bid(13,lpurple){Jacoby 2NT\w{ago}}\\
%\row{\ldots\ + 1$^{\underline{\mathrm{tn}}}$/void}
\row{\ldots\ + singleton/void}
  \bid*(6-10,lblue){single raise (2M)}
  \bid*(11-12,lgreen){limit raise (3M)}
%  \bid(6-12,white){\ditto{2in}}
  \bid(13,lyellow){splinter bid\footnote{Splinter bid is a double-jump (non-game) bid in new suit, showing a singleton.}\w{ag}}\\\\[-.6pc]
%\row{5 trump fit}
%  \bid(7-10){preempt to game (4M)}
\row{four-card minor suit fit}
  \bid(6-10,lblue){jump raise (3m)\footnote{Prefer 1NT with a bare 10-point raise}}
  \bid(11-13,lgreen){single raise (2m)}\\\\[-.6pc]
\row{\drop{new suit\footnote{All new suits require at least 4 cards.
After a minor suit opening, prefer bidding 4-card suits up the line
at the 1-level.  2\H\ requires a five-card suit.  Weak jump preempts
require roughly 6 cards at the 2-level and 7 at the 3-level.}}}
  \bid*(2-6,lorange){jump shift}
  \bid(6-10,lblue){1NT\footnote{\label{ntresp}1NT response/rebid denies a biddable 1-level major}}
  \bid(11-13,lgreen){2/1\w{f}}\\
\row{}%\row{\phantom{m}\ditto{0.6in}}
  \bid(2-6,lorange){\clift{jump shift}}
  \bid(6-13,laqua){1/1\w{f}}\\%\\[-.6pc]
%\row{six-card suit}
%  \bid(2-6,lorange){jump shift\savenote{\weakshift}{Weak jump shifts 
%      at the three level \emph{must} have a slightly longer suit, 
%      and \emph{may} show an extra point or two}}
%  \bid(6-13,white){\ditto{3in}}\\
%four-card suit%\footnote{2\H requires 5 cards}
%(5 to bid 2\H)&\co1{preempt\footnote{double jump shift requires 7-card suit}}&\cy1{1NT}&\cg4{2/1}\\
\end{ptable}

\section{Major suit fits}
Fit in major is 3 cards, since 5 are required to open.  With a minimal
response (6--10 points), bid a \textbid[lblue]{single raise} at the
2-level.  With an invitational response (11--12), bid a
\textbid[lgreen]{limit raise} at the 3-level.  With a good fit (4+
trump) and a strong response (13+ points), game is required and slam
is possible.  There are two strong (artificial and forcing) responses:
a \textbid[lyellow]{splinter bid} (double jump shift to a new suit%
\footnote{The one exception to spliter bids is 1\S--4\H, which shows
instead an independent heart suit and discourages further bidding})
showing a singleton or void, or \textbid[lpurple]{Jacoby 2NT} without
such a feature, which asks partner to further explain his hand.  With
only a 3-card trump fit, bid a \textbid[laqua]{new suit} at the
cheapest level.

\subsection{Single raises and game tries}
After a single raise, opener may \textbid[lorange]{pass}, 
\textbid[lblue]{bid game}, \textbid[lgreen]{invite game} by reraising to 3,
or bid a game try by bidding a \textbid[laqua]{new suit} at the cheapest level
showing 5-cards and allowing responder to reevaluate his hand.

\subsection{Splinter bids}
Splinter bid is a \emph{telling} bid, placing opener in charge.
After a splinter bid, \ldots\ (cuebid controls?  place game/slam?  ask for aces?)

\subsection{Jacoby 2NT}
Jacoby 2NT is an \emph{asking} bid, requiring opener to further describe his
hand, according to the following: \textbid[lyellow]{new suit @3} shows
a 5-card suit, \textbid[lpurple]{new suit @4} shows a splinter, 
\textbid[lblue]{agreed major @4} is weak (13--16 points), 
\textbid[lgreen]{agreed major @3} is strong (17+ points), \textbid[lred]{3NT}
is ?


\section{Minor suit fits}
With a minor suit fit, raises are \emph{inverted}: With game-going strength,
the extra room allows exploring for a notrump fit, while weaker hands can
block opponents from finding a major suit fit by jump raising.

\section{New suits}
Standard rebids apply after a 1/1 or 2/1 response and are confusing.  We
will explain them here.


\chapter{Notrump openings}

Promise balanced hand (at most 1 doubleton).\\
\begin{ptable}\headings{13-14|15-17|18-19|20-22|23+}
\row{}
  \bid(13-14,lblue){open suit, rebid NT}
  \bid(15-17,lyellow){1NT}
  \bid(18-19,lgreen){open suit, jump rebid NT}
  \bid(20-22,lred){2NT}
  \bid(23,lpurple){2\C, rebid NT}\\
\end{ptable}

\section{Responses to 1NT}
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-8|8-10|11-12|13-15|16-17|18+}
\row{(semi)balanced}
  \bid(8-10,lblue){2NT}
  \bid(11-15,lred){3NT}
  \bid(16-17,lpurple){4NT}
  \bid(18,lyellow){6NT}\\
\row{five-card major}
\iffalse % Texas Transfers
  \bid(0-10,lgreen){Jacoby transfer 2\D\H}
  \bid(11-15,lblue){Texas transfer 4\D\H}
  \bid(16-18,lgreen){2\D\H}\\
\else
  \bid(0-18,lgreen){Jacoby transfer 2\D\H}\\
\fi
\row{four-card major}
  \bid(0-8,lblue){2\C--Pass\footnote{only pass Stayman response with 4441 shape, 0--8 points}}
  \bid*(8-18,lyellow){Stayman 2\C}\\
\row{5 or 6-card minor}
  \bid(0-8,lorange){3\C\D\footnote{minor suit bust requires 6 cards}}
  \bid(11-18,lyellow){\clift{Stayman 2\C}}\\
\end{ptable}
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%  2\C-?-3m = no 4-card major}

\section{Responses to 2NT}
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-3|4|5-7|8-10|11+}
\row{(semi)balanced}
  \bid(5-10,lblue){3NT}
  \bid(11,lred){4NT}\\
\row{five-card major}
  \bid(0-11,lgreen){Jacoby transfer 3\D\H}\\
\row{four-card major}
  \bid(4-11,lyellow){Stayman 3\C}\\
\row{5 or 6-card minor}
%  \bid(0-7,lorange){3\C\D (w/ 6+ cards)}
  \bid*(8-11,lyellow){Stayman 3\C}\\
\end{ptable}

\section{Stayman}
There are three very different situations a responder can bid Stayman.
In any case, opener has exactly three rebids: 4\H\ with a four-card heart
suit (and maybe four spades), 4\S\ with four spades (and \lt4 hearts), or
4\D\ with no four-card major.

\subsection{Weak Stayman after 1NT}
After a 1NT opening, with a weak
hand (\le8 points) and a very specific shape (4-4-4-1 with short clubs),
game is impossible and opener will typically have 3--4 diamonds with a
negative 2\D\ rebid, so responder may pass the rebid.
\subsection{Strong minor suit}
A strong minor suit can be shown by rebidding the minor regardless of
opener's response.  Obviously after a 2NT opening, it requires a slightly
better suit, since it blocks a 3NT exit.
\subsection{Four-card major}
Most typically 2\C\ is bid with 8+ points and a four-card major.

\section{Jacoby transfers}


\chapter{Artificial openings}

\section{Strong 2\C}

Opener should open 2\C\ with 23 high card points and a balanced hand.
With an unbalanced hand, 21 high card points is sufficient.  With a
one-suited hand, opener must have within one trick of game and at least
17 high card points.  This bid is artificial and absolutely forcing,
asking for at least two responses from partner (unless bidding
reaches game).

\subsection{Responses}
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-7|8+}
\row{good 5-card suit}\bid*(0-7,lorange){2\D\w{a}}\bid(8,lpurple){2M, 3m}\\
\row{balanced}\bid(0-7,lorange){\clift{2\D}}\bid(8,lred){2NT}\\
\end{ptable}
\hskip 1pc\vrule\hskip 1pc
\parbox[t]{4in}{\vskip -1.4pc %Solid suit headed by two of top three honors:\\
%\phantom.\hskip 1pc 6-card major: \colorbox{lblue}{3M}\hskip 1.9pc
%7-card minor: \colorbox{lgreen}{4m}\\
%Undisclosed solid suit headed by A-K-Q: \colorbox{lyellow}{3NT}
\textbf{Special responses}: with a 6+ card major or 7+ card minor headed by two
of the top three honors, bid \textbid[lblue]{3M} or
\textbid[lgreen]{4m}.  With an undisclosed solid suit headed by A-K-Q,
bid \textbid[lyellow]{3NT}.  }

\subsection{Opener's rebids (all forcing)}
\begin{ptable}\headings{23-24|25-27|28-30|31-32|33+}
\row{5-card suit\footnote{strong 4-card suit if 4441}}\bid(23-33,lyellow){2M, 3m}\\
\row{balanced}\bid(23-24,lblue){2NT}\bid(25-27,laqua){3NT}
\bid(28-30,lgreen){4NT}\bid(31-32,lred){5NT}\bid(33,lpurple){6NT}\\
\end{ptable}
\hskip .5pc\vrule\hskip .5pc
\parbox[t]{2.9in}{\vskip -2pc
\textbf{After a positive} 2NT response, \textbid[lyellow]{Stayman 3\C} is on.
After a positive suit response, \textbid[lblue]{shift} with a new 5-card
suit, \textbid[lgreen]{raise} with support, or bid \textbid[laqua]{NT}
with a balanced hand.}
%\parbox[t]{3in}{\vskip -2pc
%After 2NT resp. w/ 4-card major: \colorbox{lyellow}{Stayman 3\C}\\[0.6pc]
%After positive suit response:\\
%\phantom.\hskip 1pc
%  5 cards:\colorbox{lblue}{shift}
%  support:\colorbox{lgreen}{raise}
%  balanced:\colorbox{lred}{NT}
%}

\subsection{Responder's rebids}
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-3|4+}
\row{after first negative}\bid(0-3,lorange){cheaper minor\w{a} or 3NT\w{a} after 3\D}
\bid(4,lred){natural}\\
\end{ptable}

\subsection{Opener's rebids after second negative}
Opener may \textbid[lorange]{raise first suit\ww{s}} as only non-game-forcing
rebid.  All else is natural and game-forcing.

\subsection{After interference}

\iffalse % Table format
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-4|5-7|8+}
\multicolumn4c{After double (other responses on)}\\
\row{4 clubs}\bid(0-8,lblue){pass}\\
\row{5 clubs (4 good clubs)}\bid(0-8,lyellow){redouble}\\
\multicolumn4c{After overcall beyond 4\D}\\
\row{good 6-card or longer suit}\bid(0-7,lorange){double}
  \bid(8,lyellow){bid suit}\\
\row{want to hear opener's suit}\bid*(0-4,lorange){double}
  \bid(5-8,lred){pass}\\
\end{ptable}\hfill
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-4|5-7|8+}
\multicolumn4c{After overcall through 4\D}\\
\row{5-card suit}\bid*(0-4,lorange){pass}\bid(5-8,lgreen){bid suit}\\
\row{long enemy suit}\bid*(0-4,lorange){pass}\bid(5-8,laqua){penalty double}\\
\row{balanced + 1 stopper}\bid*(0-7,lorange){pass}\bid(8,lred){NT}\\
\row{\singleton/void in enemy suit}\bid(0-7,lorange){\clift{pass}}
  \bid(8,lpurple){cue-bid}\\
\end{ptable}
\fi

% Text format
\noindent \textbf{If 2\C is \emph{doubled}}, \textbid[lblue]{pass}
with 4 clubs, \textbid[lyellow]{redouble} with 5 clubs (or 4 good
clubs), \textbid[laqua]{normal responses} on.
\vskip0.25pc\hrule\vskip0.25pc
\noindent \textbf{If 2\C is \emph{overcalled through 4\D}}, responder may bid a
\textbid[laqua]{five-card suit} with 5+ HCP, bid \textbid[lgreen]{NT}
with a balanced 8 points and a stopper, \textbid[lred]{cue-bid\ww{a}}
with 8 points and a singleton/void in enemy suit, \textbid[lyellow]{double}
for penalty, or \textbid[lorange]{pass} otherwise (negative response).
\vskip0.25pc\hrule\vskip0.25pc
\noindent \textbf{If 2\C is \emph{overvalled beyond 4\D}}, responder may
\textbid[lorange]{double\ww{a}} with a \emph{minimum} hand to warn against any
rebidding, \textbid[lpurple]{pass\ww{a}} to encourage opener to bid his suit,
or \textbid[lblue]{bid a good 6-card suit}.
\vskip0.25pc\hrule\vskip0.25pc
\noindent \textbf{For interference after response},
\textbid[laqua]{normal rebids} are on, \textbid[lyellow]{double} or
\textbid[lyellow]{redouble} for penalty, \textbid[lred]{cue-bid} to show
other three suits, or \textbid[lpurple]{pass\ww{f}} to force responder
to act.

\section{Weak two-bids}

2\D, 2\H, and 2\S\ are weak preemptive bids requiring at least a six-card
suit and 5--12 high card points.  Responder should generally pass unless
he has something constructive to add, and should absolutely not attempt
to rescue.  Another suit should only be bid as a better
preempt with no help from opener.

\subsection{Responses}
Any \textbid[lblue]{raise} (2\D---3\D) or
\textbid[laqua]{game bid} (2\C---3NT, 2\H---4\S) is a further preempt
and \textresp{must be passed}.  A \textbid[lyellow]{nonjump shift}
(2\C---2\S, 2\H---3\D) shows 6 cards, no fit, and presumes a better
preempt.  A \textbid[lgreen]{jump shift} (2\D---3\H) is natural and
invitational, showing an independent suit one trick short of actual
bid.  After either shift, opener should \textresp{usually pass} but
\textresp{may raise}.  \textbid[lred]{2NT\ww{a}} is the only forcing
response, showing 14+ points.

\subsection{Weak 2-bidder's rebids after a 2NT response}
\begin{ptable}\headings{5-8|8-12}
  \row{A-K-J or better in long suit}
    \bid*(5-8,lorange){rebid original suit}
    \bid(8-12,lblue){3NT\w{a}}\\
  \row{A, K, or Q in side suit}
    \bid(5-8,lorange){rebid original suit}
    \bid(8-12,lyellow){3 of side suit\w{f}}\\
  \row{5-card\footnote{or a good 4-card minor headed by at least Q} minor side suit}
    \bid*(5-8,lorange){rebid original suit}
    \bid(8-12,lgreen){4m\w{f}}\\
\end{ptable}

\subsection{2NT responder's rebids}
Responder should know enough to place final contract.  Responder may
\textbid[lorange]{pass} a weak rebid, or 3NT with stoppers.  A
\textbid[lblue]{rebid of the opened suit} is a sign-off, but mildly
invitational if below game.  Any \textbid[laqua]{game bid\ww{s}} is a
natural sign off.  Any other \textbid[lgreen]{new suit bid\ww{f}} shows
a 5-card suit and is forcing (opener should \textresp{raise} with three
card support or a doubleton honor, or otherwise \textresp{return} to
opened suit).

\subsection{Interference}
\textbf{If weak two-bid is \emph{doubled}}, \textbid[lred]{redouble} shows a
defensively oriented hand with at least 14 high card points.\\
\textbf{If weak \emph{two-bid is overcalled}}, normal responses are on,
\textbid[lyellow]{double} is for penalty, or \textbid[lred]{cue-bid}
for an all-purpose slam try (except \D, which may be an attempt at
3NT, asking for enemy stopper).\\
\textbf{If \emph{2NT response is overcalled}},
opener may \textbid[lorange]{pass} with minimum, \textbid[lblue]{double}
to show feature (A, K, or Q) in enemy suit, bid \textbid[laqua]{3 of original
suit} to show feature in an unavailable suit, or make any other normal rebid.

% Organization: Do we want to do all the responses first,
% and then the rebids, or do we want to separate out the
% various types of auctions and show all responses and rebids
% from there?  Probably the latter...

\eject

\section{Acol 3NT}
Acol 3NT opening is a gambling 3NT, promising 16--21 points, a 7-card
(or good 6-card) minor, at least two (usually 3) outside stoppers, and
no singleton or void.  Responder must never attempt to rescue and only
bid with a better game or to attempt to find a slam.

\subsection{Responses}
\textbid[lred]{4\C} is a slam try, promising 9 points, including an
ace and king, or three kings (opener may bid \textresp{4NT} or
\textresp{5m} to deny slam try, or \textresp{cue-bid} a major suit
ace, or bid \textresp{4\D} Gerber).  \textbid[lpurple]{4\D\ww{a}} at
any time by either player is Gerber, asking for aces.
\textbid[lgreen]{4M} is nonforcing, showing a good 6-card or longer
suit, denying an outside ace.  \textbid[lyellow]{4NT} is natural slam
invite, showing 11--13 points but insufficient controls for 4\C.
\textbid[lblue]{5\C} or \textbid[lblue]{6\C} at any time (including
after asking Gerber) by responder requests sign-off in opener's minor
suit (pass or correct).

\subsection{Interference}
\textbf{If 3NT is \emph{doubled}}, \textbid[lorange]{4\C} is a rescue bid,
\textbid[lblue]{pass} with a few scattered values, \textbid[lred]{redouble}
to show normal 4\C response, or any \textbid[laqua]{normal response}.

\noindent\textbf{If 3NT is \emph{overcalled}}, \textbid[lgreen]{4NT}
is competitive, \textbid[lyellow]{double} is for penalty,
\textbid[laqua]{normal responses} are still on (including
\textbid[lorange]{pass} with minimum).

\noindent\textbf{If \emph{responder passes} overcall}, \textbid[lred]{bid}
or \textbid[lred]{double} with maximum, \textbid[lorange]{pass} with minimum.

\chapter{Defensive bidding}
\begin{ptable}\headings{0-8|9-10|11-12|13-14|15-17|18+}
\row{5-card suit}
\bid(9-17,lblue){nonjump overcall}
\bid(18-,lpurple){double}\\
\row{all unbid suits}
\bid(9-,laqua){double\footnote{lower point limit depends on quality of 
shape (lower with eg 5440), major honors, and vulnerability, and may pass 
with high as 13}}\\
\row{\drop[1pc]{two-suited\brace{2.5em}{1.6pc}}}
\bid(15-,lgreen){double w/ 5-card minor and 4-card major}\\
\row{}
\bid(9-12,lyellow){Michaels}
\bid(18-,lred){Michaels}\\
\row{}
\bid(9-12,lyellow){Unusual 2NT}
\bid(18,lred){Unusual 2NT}\\
\row{balanced}
\bid(15-17,lgreen){1NT}\\
\row{independent suit}
\bid(0-10,lorange){jump overall}\\
\end{ptable}\\
With 21 or more points and any shape, double then cue-bid.

\section{Overcalls}
\subsection{After partner's direct (nonjump) overcall}
\begin{ptable}\headings{5|6-7|8|9|10|11|12|13-14|15+}
\row{3+ trump fit}
  \bid*(6-10,lblue){single raise}\bid*(11-,lyellow){cue-bid}\\
\row{4+ trump + singleton/void}
  \bid(6-10,lblue){\clift{single raise}}
  \bid(11-12,lyellow){\clift{cue-bid}}
  \bid(13-,lpurple){jump cue-bid}\\
\row{new 5-card suit}
  \bid(8-12,laqua){nonjump shift\footnote{need longer suit for higher level}}
  \bid*(13-,lyellow){cue-bid}\\
\row{new 6-card suit}
  \bid(11-12,lgreen){jump shift}
  \bid(13-,lyellow){\clift{cue-bid}}\\
\row{stopper in enemy suit\footnote{suggests (semi)balanced and stoppers in
    all unbid suits; points given
    for 1-level overcall---reduce by 2--3 after 2-level overcall}}
  \bid(8-11,lblue){1NT}
  \bid(12-14,laqua){2NT}
  \bid(15-,lred){3NT}\\
\row{4+ trump fit}\bid(5-8,lorange){jump raise}\\
\end{ptable}

\subsection{After two-suited overcall}

\section{Takeout doubles}
Asks partner to bid a (typically) 4-card suit, with preference for
majors.  After RHO opens 1 of a suit, it means opening strength with
support (3-card) for the other three suits, or a strong hand (17+) with any
distribution.\footnote{Points may be shaded slightly with 4-card support
for all other suits.  Meaning is same after 1NT response to LHO's opening
suit.  After two suits, requires 4-4 in unbids (fewer points with more
distribution).  After a strong action, shows freak distribution and a
few honors.  After a previous double, shows strong hand (17+).  After
previous overcall of opponents, shows more strength (15+) and at least
3-3 in other suits.  After a free pass (no previous bids), shows
maximal passed hand and support for unbid suits.  After a non-free
pass, if new information has come since the passed-up chance to
double, then shows support for the two unbid suits
(1\S-P-1NT-P-2\C-X); otherwise, with no new information, is for
penalty (1\S-P-1NT-P-2\S-X).}

\textbf{If partner has not bid or doubled,
the double of a \emph{natural suit} bid through \emph{4\D}} is for takeout.

\subsection{Responses}
It is important to show strength with the response, since doubler is
captain.

\begin{ptable}\headings{0-5|6-9|10|11-12|13-16|17+}
\row{6-card suit}
  \bid(0-9,laqua){double jump}
  \bid*(10-12,lgreen){jump}
  \bid*(13-,lpurple){cue-bid}\\
\row{longest suit}
  \bid*(0-9,lorange){minimum}
  \bid(10-12,lgreen){\clift{jump}}
  \bid(13-,lpurple){cue-bid}\\
\row{4-4 majors}
  \bid(0-9,lorange){\clift{minimum}}
  \bid*(10-,lpurple){cue-bid}\\
\row{enemy stopper\footnote{denies 4-card unbid major}}
  \bid*(0-5,lorange){minimum}
  \bid(6-9,lblue){1NT}
  \bid(10,lyellow){\hskip-7pt\colorbox{lblue}{\hskip 10pt}}
  \bid(11-12,lyellow){2NT}
  \bid(13-16,lred){3NT\footnote{slightly less with a long minor for extra tricks, but must have minimal doubt}}
  \bid*(17-,lpurple){cue-bid}\\
\end{ptable}\\
A takeout double may only be passed with five trump, from which
three must be winners.

\subsubsection{Responses in Competition}
After a redouble, pass shows no clear preference between unbid suits.
After an overcall, pass shows 0-5 points, double is for penalty (keeping
in mind partner's promised length).

\subsection{Rebids by doubler after minimal response}

\begin{ptable}\headings{9-15|16-17|18|19-20|21-22|23+}
\row{enemy stopper}
  \bid*(9-17,lorange){pass}
  \bid(18-20,lblue){1NT}
  \bid(21-22,lyellow){2NT\footnote{nonjump 2NT with 19--21}}
  \bid(23-,lred){3NT\footnote{must expect to take 9 tricks}}\\
\row{5-card new suit}
  \bid(9-17,lorange){\clift{pass}}
  \bid(18-20,lgreen){new suit}
  \bid*(21-,lpurple){cue-bid}\\
\row{4-card support}
  \bid*(9-15,lorange){pass}
  \bid(16-18,lblue){single raise\footnote{single raise to 3 requires 18--20}}
  \bid(19-20,laqua){jump to 3}
  \bid(21-,lpurple){\clift{cue-bid\footnote{responder should jump bidding with any values}}}\\
\end{ptable}

\subsection{Rebids by doubler after non-minimal response}

After jumped response (game invite), natural bid accepts, pass rejects.
After cue-bid (game-forcing), all bids natural.  After 1NT (6--10 points),
2NT invites, 3NT signs off, 5-card suit nonforcing at 2-level, forcing at
3-level, cue-bid invites game and asks for a suit, pass is to play.

\chapter{Offensive bidding}


\section{Negative doubles}

\section{Overcalls}


\chapter{Slam bidding}

\section{Blackwood and Gerber}

\section{Cue-bidding}


\chapter*{Extra crap}


\section*{Opener's rebids after 1/1}
\begin{tabular}{lcccc}
&\mc2{13--16}&\mc1{17--19}&\mc1{20--22}\\\hline\hline
fit (4 trump)&\cb2{single raise}&\cg1{jump raise}&\cv1{reverse, jump shift}\\\hline
balanced & \cy1{1NT\footref{ntresp}%{1NT response after 1/1 gaurantees no 4-card major at 1-level}%
}&&\cp1{2NT (w/stops)}&\\\hline
4-card unbid suit &\cg3{non-reverse}&\cv1{jump shift}\\
                &&&\cp2{reverse}\\\hline
6-card original suit &\cy2{rebid suit}&\cb1{jump rebid}\\\hline
\end{tabular}

\subsection{1/1 bidder's rebids after opener's single raise}
6--10 points: Pass\\
11--12 points: Invite game in suit only at 3-level.  Invite game in either
suit or notrump with 2NT.  An unbid suit invites game in agreed-upon suit,
but shows side honors or length.  3 of opener's original suit shows only
4-cards in own suit, but good fit in opener's suit, invites game.\\
13+ points: Bid game, or bid or investigate slam

\subsection{1/1 bidder's rebids after opener rebids 1NT (minimum)}
6--10 points: Scramble for a safe part-score (non-reverse, non-jump)\\
11--12 points: 2NT, or over/under-bid\\
13+ points: Reverse or jump bidding

\subsection{1/1 bidder's rebids after opener's nonjump rebid of original suit}
6--10 points: Pass, unless \le1 trump \emph{and} a 6-card suit to escape to\\
11--12 points: Show another (4-card) suit (forcing one round), or 2NT with
unbid suits stopped, or raise with as meager as 2-card major or 3-card minor 
support\\
13+ points: Bid game if known, or forcing new suit otherwise

\subsection{1/1 bidder's rebids after opener's non-reversing shift to unbid suit}
6 points: Pass\\
7--10 points: 1NT if balanced and no fit, or show preference for one of opener's suits at 2-level\\
11--12 points: (non-jumping) 2NT with last suit stopped, fourth suit (forcing),
invite game in one of opener's suits with non-jump to 3-level; jump from a 
passed hand\\
13+ points: jump
\subsubsection{1NT responder's rebids after opener's non-reversing shift}
Prefer second suit with 4-card support, bid 6-card suit at 2-level, or 7-card
suit at 3-level.

\subsection{1/1 bidder's rebids after opener's reverse}
6--8 points: 2NT with last stopper, or nonjump in either of first two suits\\
9+ points (game-forcing): fourth suit, raise third suit (4 trump), jump first suit, 3NT

\subsection{1/1 bidder's rebids after opener's jump bid}
\subsubsection{After opener's jump raise, jump rebid, or 2NT}
Pass with 6--7, bid suit or NT game with 8+.
\subsubsection{After opener's jump shift}
Bid naturally to show strength.  Game is required.

\section*{Opener's rebids after 2/1}
% GRR...  these tables are a pain, especially for stupid systems
\begin{tabular}{lcccc}
&\mc1{13--14}&\mc1{15--16}&\mc1{17--19}&\mc1{20+}\\\hline\hline
fit (4 trump)&\cb2{single raise}&\cg1{jump raise}&\cv1{reverse, jump shift}\\\hline
balanced & \cy1{1NT}&&\cp1{2NT (w/stops)}&\\\hline
4-card unbid suit &\cg3{non-reverse}&\cv1{jump shift}\\
                &&&\cp2{reverse}\\\hline
6-card original suit &\cy2{rebid suit}&\cb1{jump rebid}\\\hline
\end{tabular}

\end{document}