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Last updated 2 years ago

Good to know: we will be adding more systems and convention cards in response to Members' requests, so feel free to .

This page is for information about systems and conventions. To start with we are including a file that has two systems:

  • a basic Acol system

  • and a slightly more advanced Bernard Acol system

By having them here, I hope it might make singles more able to agree a system which suits their needs. It also sets the framework of the ‘natural bidding’ of the site. As we discuss conventions on the site, I might add some more files to deal with them.

Bernard Magee Convention Cards

BASIC ACOL

12-14 1NT Four-card majors Stayman, Red suit Transfers (2S for a weak minor) Negative Doubles Fourth suit forcing Bids of opponents’ suit = strong BLACKWOOD: either normal or Basic Key-Card Normal overcalls CARDING: 4th highest from an honour; 2nd highest from a bad suit Natural signalling HI – Yes; LO - No

BENJAMINIZED ACOL (BENJI)

12-14 1NT Four-card majors Stayman, Red suit Transfers (2S for a weak minor) BENJI style WEAK TWOS in HEARTS & SPADES (Ogust responses) 2C = 8 playing tricks in a suit (17-22) 2D = 23+ or Game-forcing 2H/S = 6-10 six card suit 2NT = 20-22 balanced or semi-balanced Negative Doubles Fourth suit forcing Unassuming cuebids BLACKWOOD: Key-Card Weak jump overcalls Splinters, cuebids Landy defence to 1NT (2C shows majors) Two-suited overcalls (Michaels, Unusual) [EXCLUDING artificial 3C] CARDING: 4th highest from an honour; 2nd highest from a bad suit Natural signalling HI – Yes; LO – No (with McKenney overtones) Standard Count: Hi-lo for even number OPTIONAL: Jacoby 2NT (response to 1-of-a-major); inverted minors

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