I've been thinking about aggressive natural systems (where the trend is to be less aggressive, using 5 card majors, unbalanced diamonds and strong NT). In Sweden 4 card majors combined with strong NT is a very popular system (at least at club level). Do you think it would be possible to play 3 card majors (and still have constructive auctions), thus increasing the aggressiveness even more? I'm thinking something like this (probably only non-vul):
1C = Natural or 15--17 bal (may have a 5 card major). Some sort of transfer responses probably.
1D = (4)5+ diamonds, unbalanced
1M = 3+ major; 12--14 balanced or natural 5+
1N = 9--11
2C = 18--20 bal or any GF
2DHS = Probably weak, or perhaps multi and some constructive bids
2N = 21--23
Over 1M I'm thinking something like:
1H---
1S = Natural
1N = Non-forcing, but forcing if opener has a 5 card major
2C = GF relayish
2D = Limit raise+ with 3+ hearts
2H = Single raise, 4+ hearts
2S+ = ?
1S---
1N = As above
2C = As above
2D = Hearts
2H = Limit raise+ with 3+ spades
2S = Single raise, 4+ spades
2N+ = ?
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3 card majors
#2
Posted 2014-February-10, 03:52
There were some Dutch juniors that played "trios" long time ago. You might be able to find some info about that.
We had a discussion about a similar system: http://www.bridgebas...d-major-system/
But I have almost zero experience with it. Played a couple of session with csaba but it turned out that the follow ups to the major suit openings would require some work
We had a discussion about a similar system: http://www.bridgebas...d-major-system/
But I have almost zero experience with it. Played a couple of session with csaba but it turned out that the follow ups to the major suit openings would require some work
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#3
Posted 2014-February-10, 06:12
helene_t, on 2014-February-10, 03:52, said:
We had a discussion about a similar system: http://www.bridgebas...d-major-system/
The G canape link I had in there is now:
http://webcache.goog...n&ct=clnk&gl=ca
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#4
Posted 2014-February-10, 07:23
Untangle these 3xM in competition.
What besides ambiguity do you pin your hopes on?
What besides ambiguity do you pin your hopes on?
#5
Posted 2014-February-10, 09:02
It may be so that a canapé structure (with a forcing club) is wiser if one wants to try out an idea like this. Just like dake50 says the major openings will probably be a pain in competition (just like short minors when playing 5533 or 5542).
helene_t
Thank you for the link. The system idea proposed is pretty similar to Turnip Diamond (but their 1M opening promises exactly four):
1C = 15+ unbal or 17+ bal
1D = 5+ major, 8-14 (but see 2M)
1M = Exactly 4 card major, 11-14 if balanced or 8-14 with longer side suit
1N = 13-16
2m = Natural 11-15 without a 4 card major
2M = 13-16, 5+M and 4+m
2N = 13-16, 5+ diamonds and 4+ clubs
3C = Major two-suiter, 3 or 5(6) losers
3D = 6+ diamonds, 10-12
http://home.swipnet....alrotsruter.htm
glen:
Thanks! I do not quite understand how the second pair deal with no trumps under 14-16 though.
dake50:
The reasoning would be to remove as much of the 1-level as possible, but to still have some safety. It employs a mini NT and sort of a weak NT (but opens this 1M). The main inspiration was the interview with Bocchi about his Big Bang system (becoming warriors when non-vulnerable).
helene_t
Thank you for the link. The system idea proposed is pretty similar to Turnip Diamond (but their 1M opening promises exactly four):
1C = 15+ unbal or 17+ bal
1D = 5+ major, 8-14 (but see 2M)
1M = Exactly 4 card major, 11-14 if balanced or 8-14 with longer side suit
1N = 13-16
2m = Natural 11-15 without a 4 card major
2M = 13-16, 5+M and 4+m
2N = 13-16, 5+ diamonds and 4+ clubs
3C = Major two-suiter, 3 or 5(6) losers
3D = 6+ diamonds, 10-12
http://home.swipnet....alrotsruter.htm
glen:
Thanks! I do not quite understand how the second pair deal with no trumps under 14-16 though.
dake50:
The reasoning would be to remove as much of the 1-level as possible, but to still have some safety. It employs a mini NT and sort of a weak NT (but opens this 1M). The main inspiration was the interview with Bocchi about his Big Bang system (becoming warriors when non-vulnerable).
#6
Posted 2014-February-11, 04:19
how about revolving around this philosophy:
1M opener = "I have a GF raise of your 5-card 1M opening, if you happen to have one."
or perhaps this one:
1m = 4+ in the linked major
1M = 3+ in the major bid
2m = 5+, at most 2 cards in a major
well, anyway.. just some loose ideas.
1M opener = "I have a GF raise of your 5-card 1M opening, if you happen to have one."
or perhaps this one:
1m = 4+ in the linked major
1M = 3+ in the major bid
2m = 5+, at most 2 cards in a major
well, anyway.. just some loose ideas.
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