Symmetric Relay
The 1C - Opening
The 1D - Opening
The 1H/S - Opening
The 1NT - Opening
Moscito Two's
Control Asking Bids and Denial Cues
Simplified Relay

- the system with bite!

2 Diamonds - Opening Next

2 = Multi, weak two in either major.

Pass

is rare, but possible

2

Pass or correct

2

Pass or correct

2NT

Game-forcing inquiry

 
3

minimum weak two-bid

 

3 = GF relay, 3=spades 3=hearts

 

3/ = Pass or correct

3

medium strength  

3

medium strength  

3

maximum strength  

3NT

maximum strength  

3

invitational in both major, equal holding r better

3

invitational in both major, better

3/

Pass or correct

3NT

to play

4-level

Pass or correct

Best Defense to Multi 2:

  • Double 2 = Major-suit overcall or 23+ balanced

  • 2 = Club overcall 14+

  • 2 = Diamond overcall 14+

  • 2NT = 16-19

  • 3/ = Suit 8-13

  • 3/ = 7 cards suit invitational

  • 3NT = 20-22

If you have a takeout double of one of the majors, you pass 2 and later double, when they bid your short suit.

If you pass 2 and partner acts in fourth chair over responder's 2/ response, it is natural, and double is takeout.

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