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[PASS] - ? [ Pass = 13+ any or 12+ singleton/void Extreme scheme ]
Bid HCP Description
[1spade] 6+
12+
11+ 		balanced (except 6-11 4333,4432, any 5332 poor suit, 5M422)
singleton/void Deltascheme
singleton/void Extreme scheme
1no trump 0-5
6-11 		any shape. no Ace òr any K and Q
1 balanced opening (4333,4432, any 5332 poor suit, 5M422) from double transfer scheme
1clubs/2 6-11
5-10
singleton/void Delta scheme (4441 up to 7330 and any singleton/void)
extreme 8-carder (1suiter)
2clubs/3 5/6-10 singleton/void Extreme scheme (7/8/9 card with a 4card or 6/5, 6/6 or 7/5)
3hearts   will follow
4spades > 5/6-10 8+ suiter Extreme scheme
For all the sequences after Pass - 1spade see basic sequences


[PASS] - [1]

1= 0-5 any shape, no Ace OR any K and Q , see example

OR 6-11 1 balanced opening (4333,4432, any 5332 poor suit, 5M422) from double transfer scheme
?    
Bid HCP Description
[1spade] 13+
23+
 5+ card any suit, balanced/unbalanced (no 5+clubs without 3 card Majors 13-15p.)
4333/4432
1spade 13-18 4333/4432
1clubs 19-22 4333/4432
2clubs 13-15 5+clubs without 3 card Majors
2clubs 13-15 5+clubs + 4c Major (because after hearing 6-9 or 0-5 you bid 2clubs but herewith at the same time side info to be able to reach a Major contract)
2clubs 13-15 5+clubs + 4cspade (because after hearing 6-9 or 0-5 you bid 2clubs but herewith at the same time side info to be able to reach a Major contract)
following 5/5 shapes: if 5530 NO 3c oM, and regarding HCP: no wasted points in the short suits
2spade 13-15/16 5cspade + 5cm [2clubs] =relay
 3clubs= 5cclubs [3clubs] =relay 3clubs= « 5035» SLAB, 3clubs, ES
3clubs= « 5125» SLAB, 3clubs, ES
3clubs= « 5215» SLAB, Pass, ES
3clubs= « 5053» SLAB, 3clubs, ES
SLAB, Pass, ES		  
3clubs= « 5152» SLAB, 3clubs, ES
3clubs= « 5251» SLAB, 3clubs, ES
3clubs = Pass or correct
3clubs/clubs = 6 card n.f. (0-5points)
2clubs 13-15/16 5/5m OR 5/5M 3clubs Pass or correct 3clubs= 5/5 Majors
and a s/void clubs		 3clubs/clubs/clubs= to play
[4clubs] =relay 4clubs= « 5521 »
 4clubs/clubs = to play
4clubs= « 5530 » 4clubs = to play
4clubs =E.S.
rest=SLab
3clubs= 5/5 Majors
and a s/void clubs		 3clubs/clubs= to play
[4clubs] =relay 4clubs= « 5512» 4clubs/clubs = to play
4clubs= « 5503» 4clubs = to play
4clubs =E.S.
rest=SLab
3clubs Pass or correct 3clubs= 5/5 Majors 3clubs/clubs= to play
[4clubs] =relay 4clubs= s/v clubs 4clubs/clubs = to play
4clubs= s/v clubs 4clubs = to play
4clubs =E.S.
rest=SLab
[3clubs]= Relay 3clubs= 5/5 Majors 3clubs, ES, SLab
[4clubs] =relay 4clubs= s/v clubs 4clubs/clubs = to play
4clubs= s/v clubs 4clubs = to play
3clubs= 5/5 Minors [4clubs] =relay 4clubs= « 2155 » 5m= to play
4clubs= « 1255 » 5m= to play
3clubs= bid 3clubs with Majors 3clubs= 5/5 Majors [4clubs] =relay 4clubs= s/v clubs 4clubs/clubs = to play
4clubs= s/v clubs 4clubs = to play
4clubs =E.S.
rest=SLab
4clubs= « 1255 » SLab
4clubs= « 2155 » SLab
3clubs= Pass with minors 4clubs= s/vclubs 4clubs =E.S.
[4clubs] =relay 4clubs= « 5521» 5clubs= to play
4clubs= « 5530» 5M= to play
rest=SLab
4clubs= « 5512 » 4clubs/clubs = to play , rest= Slab
4clubs= « 5503 » 4clubs = to play , rest= Slab
3clubs 13-15/16 5cclubs + 5cclubs [3clubs]= Relay 3clubs= « 0535 » 3clubs, ES, SLab
3clubs= « 1525 » 3clubs, ES, SLab
3clubs= « 2515 » ES, SLab
3clubs 13-15/16 5cclubs + 5cclubs 3clubs]= Relay 3clubs= « 0553 » ES, SLab
4clubs= « 1552 » ES, SLab
4clubs= « 2551 » 4clubs/5clubs = to play, rest =Slab
3clubs 15-17/18 5+/6+ minors 3clubs]= Relay 3clubs= void clubs etc. as in the Extremwe scheme
3clubs 15-17/18 5+cspade + 5+cm

3clubs]= Relay
4clubs]= Pass or corr.

 so after relay the normal/standard treatment of the EXTREME shapes
3clubs 15-17/18 5+/6+ Majors 4clubs]= Relay
4clubs 15-17/18 5+cclubs + 5+cclubs 4clubs]= End Signal
4clubs]= Relay
4clubs 15-17/18 5+cclubs + 5+cclubs 4clubs]= Relay
Regarding the 3clubs, 4clubs 4clubs bids: if that suit is a 5-card: then good quality, same as for the 5cards in the 3clubs and 3clubs bids (see example)
With lesser quality/points you can use the 2clubs-3clubs bids too for the Extreme 5+/6+ shapes BUT with a void only, otherwise you can not describe your hand. Reason why the 5330 is low situated in the steprange.
Be aware that the 1clubs bid can be 0-5 too!


[PASS] - [1]  
[1] ?  
Bid HCP Description
[1spade] 0-5 any shape
1clubs/3 6-11 balanced 1clubs opening as if there was given a 1clubs relay
3clubs 3-6 extreme shapes with a stiff King (original 3clubs, 4clubs en 4clubs bids) (note: that King not counted in the HCP) - [3spade] = relay
3clubs/4 3-6 extreme shapes with a stiff King , so 1 level higher (note: that King not counted in the HCP)


[PASS] - [1]  
[1] [1] 1 = 0-5 any shape (no Ace, no any K and Q)
?    
Bid HCP Description
Pass spade 5card 13-15 (eventually 6card but very bad one and total hand bad too if red
[1spade] + relay
or spade		 23+ 4333/4432 OR any suit with 5+ card and 19/20+ points
spade: see Pass and 2spade bid
2 13-18/19
15-17		 5cclubs with 3 card Major(s)
6cclubs with 3 card Major(s)
2-2spade 13-18/19
15-17 		5 card, non forcing, bid 3 with maximum or medium/maximum with support and nice shape, natural style (as standard)
6+ card
2spade 13-14 or
18/19		 playable opposite a singleton, (otherwise PASS afer [1] or bid relay after [1] if stronger &/or other suit is playable
2spade 19-21 any 5/5
3 13-14 or
18/19		 6+ card no 3c Major(s), non forcing, bid with medium/maximum with support and nice shape, natural style (as standard)
3-3spade 13-14 or
18/19		 6+ card, non forcing, bid 4 with maximum or medium/maximum with nice support/shape, natural style (as standard)
3spade gambling asking for 2 Queens (any) or 1 King (any)
3 gambling asking for 1 King (any) only

purpose of the spade handling is to avoid a 5-1 or 6-1 fit (or void) on the 2-level and having problems fiinding an other fit if wanted/needed.
RR can have a 0-3/4-5 count after the relay through 2 or 2 = balanced all , thus 2spade playable (=no Relay) OR a s/v shape --> find your fit.

With 2-2spade after [1] you can have a misfit too of course, but on the 2-level there are still some possibilities. All in the margin I admitt, but nevertheless. (you can't have all ;-)

 

[PASS] - [1]  
[1] [1 ]  
[1] ? [1] = the strongest bid
Bid HCP Description
[2clubs] 3/4-5 balanced
[2clubs] 0-3 balanced and no King
2hearts/3hearts 0-5 s/v Delta scheme, so 1 level higher as normal (King only = a maximum, except as singleton)
3clubs/4clubs 0-4 extreme scheme, , so 1 level higher as normal
shape is the most important matter, reason why this has the preference in the setup of above scheme (see example)

I used the[2clubs] balanced bid as a 'positive', because after distribution asking there is more bidding space for asking the location of the value(s) as after the [2clubs] bid.

After the [2clubs] bid, which ends sometimes after full asking one step higher, you are interested in the exact distribution only and not in an eventual Queen (but nevertheless you will be able to ask for to investigate a slem)

[PASS] - [1]  
[1] [1 ]  
[1] [2 ]  
[2] ? [2] = the strongest bid and game forcing, 2/ are natural and non forcing , rest see scheme, 2= 5/5 Major or minors 19-21p. or play it as ANY 5/5
Bid HCP Description
2clubs 3/4-5 4333/4432 - [2 or 2/3hearts] - according the standard schemes OR any 7222 with K or KJ in 7c-suit
2clubs 3/4-5 5332, 5422 or 6322 or 7222 no K or Q in 7card suit
2hearts 3/4-5 5332, 5422 or 6322 or 7222 no K or Q in 7card suit
3clubs 3/4-5 5332, 5422 or 6322 or 7222 no K or Q in 7card suit
3clubs 3/4-5 5332
3clubs 3/4-5 5422
3clubs 3/4-5 << 6223 >> or << 6232 >> or or 7222 no K or Q in 7card suit
3clubs 3/4-5 << 6322 >>
4clubs 3/4-5 7clubs222 Q in 7c-suit
4clubs 3/4-5 7clubs222 Q in 7c-suit
4clubs 3/4-5 7clubs222 Q in 7c-suit
4clubs 3/4-5 7clubs222 Q in 7c-suit
after 2clubs/3clubs next bid is exact distribution relay, see full scheme


[PASS] - [1]  
[1] [1 ]  
[1] [2 ]  
[2] ? [2] = the strongest bid and game forcing, other lowest bids are natural and not forcing, with exception of 2 = any 5/5 22-23p. no game in own hand
Bid HCP Description
2clubs 0-3| 3 4333 or 4432 - [2 etc.] -and the standard scheme
OR any 7222 with QJ in 7c-suit (= 4-4 answer over [2-]relay )
2hearts 0-3 5332, 5422 or 6322 or 7222 no any Queen, highest 3 Jacks if 3 points
OR any 7222 withOutside Queen
3clubs 0-3 5332, 5422 or 6322 or 7222 no any Queen, highest 3 Jacks if 3 points
OR any 7222 with Outside Queen
3clubs 0-3 5332, 5422 or 6322 or 7222 no any Queen, highest 3 Jacks if 3 points
OR any 7222 with Outside Queen
3clubs 0-3 5332 (or any 7222 with Qx) - 3 = exact distribution asking, 3hearts to play
3clubs 0-3 5422 - 3hearts= to play, 4 = exact distribution asking (answ.: 4clubs = 4cclubs, 4 = 4c, 4 = 4c)
3clubs 0-3 6322 or 7222 no any Queen, highest 3 Jacks, Pass,4clubs=distri relay, ES, slab
4clubs 0-3 7clubs222 and the Queen in the 7c-suit (not QJ = 2clubs bid)
4clubs 0-3 7clubs222 and the Queen in the 7c-suit (not QJ = 2clubs bid)
4clubs 0-3 7clubs222 and the Queen in the 7c-suit (not QJ = 2clubs bid)
4clubs 0-3 7clubs222 and the Queen in the 7c-suit (not QJ = 2clubs bid)

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the 4333/4432 13-18 or 19-22 of the Pass opener:

[PASS] - [1]  
1 ? 1 = 13-18 4333/4432
Bid HCP Description
pass 0-8-
0-3		 4333/4432 (up to the opponent what to do). If opponent bids, further fix scheme (wil follow)
+5c
[1] 0-5
0-8-
9 good
8 +/ 9
 any 5+ card Major (if then 4-5 or if less then 6+ card)
any 5+ card minor (if 6-8 then 5m332 poor suit)
4333
4432 (no 4/4 Majors)
2 - 3 6-11 answers from the balanced 1clubs opening as if there was given a 1clubs relay BUT with exception of the 2 bid and the 3-3 bids (=clubs)
2 = 5332 no 2 toph. 4333 max good quality no extra filling, 4432 max poor quality, or 5332 no 2 toph. max. + additional 4/4 5/4 Majors
2

2= doubleton
OR interes

OR a max and waiting

 2 = 5c Pass  
2 = relay  
2 = s/v if 0-5?  
rest= helpsuit trial  
2 = 4/4 M or 54 Pass  
2 = trial invite 3 auto helpsuit trial 3=, 3=, 3=
rest = linvite: helpsuit trial 3=, 3=, 3=
2-3 as normal  
2= 3/4c
no interest		 2= 6-9, 5422
  
2= 10-11p. poor, no 4c OR if 4c then:« 3433 » or 44M32 3= 4c and 4c = pass or correct with 4c
3= 4c and 4c = pass or correct with 4c
3= 4c ? ànd g.f.
3= 10-11p. poor, 4c and 4c
3= 10-11p. poor, 4c and 4c 		3= to play, rest isfinal distribution relay or final bid
3 - 3 altered bids for the 10-11, 5332 no 2toph. or 54?22
3 4c poor
54m22 good
5332 good
 3= relay 3 = 4cgood/poor
3 = 5332 good
3 = 4cgood		    
3 4c poor  
3 4c poor  
3 5332 poor  
3 4c good  

[PASS] - [1]  
1 [1 ]  
2 ? 2 = obligatory (with exception of 18p. and support *)
Bid HCP Description
pass 0-7/8- 5+ card clubs (if 6-8p then 5332 poor clubs)
2clubs 0-7/8- 5+ card clubs (if 6-8p then 5332 poor clubs)
2hearts 0-5 5+ card clubs
2clubs 4-5 5+ card clubs
2clubs 9 good
8+/9
8+/9		 4333
4432 -
5m332 		3clubs} = pass with 4/5cclubs, othwerwise bid your lowest 4c
3clubs} = pass with 4/5cclubs, othwerwise bid your lowest 4cM
3clubs} = 4cclubs and g.f.if no 4c support bid 3clubs with a 4clubsc or 3clubs without
3clubs} = 4cclubs and g.f.
* bid 2clubs with 18 and support, answ.: pass/2clubs/clubs/clubs/3clubs= weak , else positive: 3clubs=6cM and max , 3clubs=4cclubs, 3clubs=4cclubsand no 4cclubs, 3clubs= no 4cM or a positive 5m332.
Over 3clubs(6+cM max) : 3clubs= if clubs no further interest so pass or correct, 3clubs= interest inclubs so pass or transfer, 3clubs = interested in both Majors so transfer to 4clubs or bid 4clubs
I know: can be risky 18 versus a 0-5 4333/4432. Up to you.

[PASS] - [1] this scheme is under revision (and then simultaneously of course 1D-1NT)
1 ? 1clubs = 19-22 4333/4432
Bid HCP Description
pass 0-3/4 4333/4432
5 cardclubs
2

0-5





5-11

5+ card

the 2 answer of the balance
1clubs opening

1clubs - [1clubs] -
2

 2clubs to play pass = clubsvariant
rest = standard answers of the 2 BUT only 6-9 points now
[2clubs] =clubs support 2 =clubs and min.
OR 6-9clubs 5332/5422		 [2clubs] 3 =5clubs332 6-9p.
3 =variant no clubsHonn.
3 =5clubs422 6-9p.
3 =5clubs422 6-9p.
3 =5clubs422 6-9p.
2 =clubs and min. with 1clubs Honn. (of 3) OR 6-9 5clubs332 no 2 Toph.
{3} 2nd positive relay: 3clubs= 5c, rest= 4cM 2-5p. 3clubs=6c or 5clubs332
3 - 3 as the standards answers BUT now no quality, only 6-9 points
as there was given a {2} relay over 2clubs
2

0-5





5-11

5+ card

the 2 answer of the balance
1clubs opening

1clubs - [1clubs] -
2

 2clubs to play pass = clubsvariant
rest = standard answers of the 2 ( note 5332 = now 6-9 )
[2clubs] =clubs support
and 4432		 2 =clubs variant

help
suit
trial 		if possible transfer to 3clubs or 4clubs
3 - 3 as the standards answers
2

0-5





5-11

5+ card
or 6+c 0-5

the 2 answer of the balance
1clubs opening

1clubs - [1clubs] -
2

 2clubs to play pass = clubs variant
2 =
6+ card
and 0-5p. 		3clubs to play
3clubs=4cclubs
òr K/Qclubs?		 3=4c 3clubs= Q? --> 3=yes, 4= no
3clubs= K? --> Pass=yes, 4= no
4clubs= to play
3= no 4c, but Q 3clubs , Pass, 4, 5
3= no 4c, but K Pass, 4, 5
4= no 4c, no Q/K Pass, 5
3clubs = 4cclubs 3= no 4c, but Q 3clubs , Pass, 4, 5
3= no 4c, but K Pass, 4, 5
4= no 4c, no Q/K Pass, 5
4= 4c
3clubs = 4/4M 3= no 4cM, K or Q Pass, 4, 5
4= no 4cM, no K or Q Pass, 5
4=« 3316 » Moysian op. 4M, 5
4= 4c
4= 4c
3clubs to play
rest = 4432 BUT now no quality, only 10-11 points (answers on 2 relay)
[2clubs] =clubs support
and 4432 		3 =clubs variant
 help
suit
trial		 if possible transfer to 3clubs or 4clubs
3 - 3 as the standards answers (4432, 10-11 but no quality indication)
as there was given a {2} relay over 2clubs
4 6+ card and 0-5 (and bad luck)
2clubs 10-11 5hearts332 and poor suit -as standard - further scheme will follow
5hearts422
2clubs 10-11 4333
5332 (and as standard poor )		 [3clubs] 3clubs = 4333 3clubs}= 4chearts
or 44M		 3clubs! = no 4cM
3clubs! = 4cclubs, no 4chearts
4clubs = 4cclubs
3clubs}= 4chearts 3clubs = no 4cclubs
4clubs = 4cclubs
3clubs}=to play
3clubs-3clubs = 5332 (numerical) and according normal scheme
3clubs 10-11 5hearts332 and poor suit or 5hearts4hearts22 (as standard)
3clubs 10-11 5hearts422 two higest 4 cards (as standard)
3clubs-3clubs 10-11 5hearts332 numerical (is added and not standard)

In above way it is possible to end on a low level with weak hands opposite any 4333/4432.

Compared with a natural system:
clubs 15-17: you can play 2 in any suit
clubs 18-19: if partner's bid was weak , normally 2clubs rebid, here again with 18 you can play 2 in any suit, with 19 mainly too
clubs 20-22: you can play a 2-level clubs/clubs/clubs or a 3-level clubs

Regarding the 1clubs = 13-18 4333/4432 and then PASS with 4333/4432 0-7/8 p. (up to the opponent what to do)
It might be look weird, but it brings pressure to bear upon the opponent. Do we have 13 against 3/4?, do we have a 3/2 or 2/2, 4/2 clubs fit? Do they have to balance? So more or less a second Fert on a higher level, although opponent knows highest number of points = 25 / = average 17, and more willing to double you. But will it be wise? Up to them.

What can you loose if opponent passes?
A 18 opposite a 7/bad 8 pointer with a 4333/4432, I prefer to stay low.
Missing a Major 4/4 fit in a 13-14 opposite 6-7, I can live with it.
Bad clubs fit: the chance that opponent has a flat balanced hand is high. So you will still play a kind of NT. In case they have a 5/3 clubs fit and the majority of the points, they will make at least 2clubs. So 1 down vulnerable will not harm you.1NT will be difficult too.

If we are doubled: escape scheme if pointless (will follow) with the opportunity to play 1clubs

If we are doubled after an escape:
Opponent has to balance if it might be game for them. If game do we go down enough?
The range of the Pass opener is large (13-18), and from partner too ( 0-7/8)

On the 2-level, as mentioned,you will be able to play any suit with a minimum of a 5-2 fit.
So I think the pro's are better than the cons. But practice will learn.

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2 - [2spade]
PASS - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2/3 and further handling after relay
2/3 relay  
Bid Shape Suit
2spade

5332
5422
6322

7222

 hearts
[2clubs]

 3hearts = 5332 or 5422 (4=lowest) [3clubs]
 3hearts = two way [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹2335››
4hearts = ‹‹2245››		 p, ES, slab
ES, slab
3hearts = ‹‹ 3235 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 3325 ›› 		3clubs, endsignal, slab
pass,endsignal, slab
3hearts= 5422 (4= 2 highest) [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2425 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 4225 ››		 3clubs, endsignal, slab
pass,endsignal, slab
3hearts = ‹‹ 2236 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 2326 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 3226 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2227›› noKorQ in 7c
 3clubs, endsignal, slab
3clubs, endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
Note:
suit:
according
standard handling
2




5332
5422
6322

7222

 

 hearts [3clubs]
 3hearts = 5332 [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2353 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 3253 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3352 ››
3hearts , endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
3hearts = 5422
 [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2254 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2452 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 4252 ››		 pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
3hearts = ‹‹ 2263 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 2362 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3262 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2272›› noKorQ in 7c
3clubs, endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
Pass, slab
3clubs
5332
5422
6322

7222
hearts [3clubs] 3hearts = 5332

 [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2533 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3523 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3532 ››		 pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
3hearts = 5422 [3clubs!!] 4hearts = ‹‹ 2524 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2542 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 4522 ›› 		endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
4hearts! = to play, rest = slab
3hearts = ‹‹ 2623 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2632 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3622 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2722›› noKorQ in 7c 		pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
Pass or slab
3hearts 5332 hearts [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 5233 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 5323 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5332 ››		 3clubs, endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
3hearts 5422 hearts [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 5224 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5242 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5422 ››		 pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = to play, rest is slab
3hearts

63m22

7222

 hearts [4clubs] 4hearts = ‹‹ 6223 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 6232 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 7222 ››		 4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
4hearts! = to play, rest = slab
slab
3hearts 63hearts22 hearts pass, endsignal, slab
4x 7222 with a Queen in the 7card suit
regarding the 7222 with K or KJ in 7c-suit, hidden in the 2hearts bid: after the [2 ] relay jump to 4 level in your 7c.suit

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2 - [2spade]
PASS - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2/3 and further handling after relay
2/3 relay  
Bid Shape Suit
2




5332
5422
6322
+

7222
(no Q)

 
hearts
 [3clubs]
 3hearts = 5332 OR 7222+Q dblt. [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2335 ››
3hearts = ‹‹ 3235 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3325 ››
4x=7222 with Qhearts
 3hearts , endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
3hearts = 5422
 [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2245 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2425 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 4225 ››		 pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
3hearts = ‹‹ 2236 ›› (or 2227 noQ)
3hearts = ‹‹ 2326 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3226 ››
 3clubs, 4hearts= distri relay,endsignal, slab
pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
3clubs

 

5332
5422
6322
+

7222
(no Q)

hearts
 [3clubs] 3hearts = 5332 OR 7222+Q dblt.

 [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 2353 ››
4hearts = ! ‹‹ 3352›› !
4hearts = ! ‹‹ 3253›› !
4x=7222 with Qhearts 		pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal, rest is slab
3hearts = 5422 [3clubs!!] 4hearts = ‹‹ 2254 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2452 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 4252 ›› 		endsignal, slab
4hearts! =to play, rest= slab
4hearts! = to play, rest = sla)b
3hearts = ‹‹ 2263 ›› (or 2272 noQ)
4hearts = ‹‹ 2362 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3262 ››		 pass,4hearts= distri relay, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal,rest is slab
3hearts

5332
5422
6322
+

7222
(no Q)

hearts
 [3clubs] 3hearts = 5332 OR 7222+Q dblt. [3clubs!!] 4hearts = ‹‹ 2533››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3523››
4hearts = ‹‹ 3532››
4hearts = ‹‹7222››+Qhearts
4hearts = 7m222 +Qhearts		 endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal, rest is slab
4hearts! = to play, rest = slab

5hearts! =pass or correct
3hearts = 5422 [4clubs] 4hearts = ‹‹ 2524 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 2542 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 4522 ››		 4hearts! =to play, rest= slab
4hearts! = endsignal, rest= slab
slab
4hearts = ‹‹ 2623 ›› (or 2722 noQ) endsignal, 4hearts> slab ( heartsheartsheartshearts order because of 2623 probably)
[4hearts] distri relay! 4hearts = ‹‹ 2623›› slab
4hearts = ‹‹ 2722›› no Jhearts
5hearts = ‹‹ 2722›› Jhearts no Jhearts ( 5hearts} =scan further)
5hearts = ‹‹ 2722›› Jhearts + Jhearts no Jhearts
5hearts = ‹‹ 2722›› Jhearts + Jhearts + Jhearts
4hearts = ‹‹ 2632 ›› 4hearts! =to play, rest= slab
4hearts = ‹‹ 3623 ›› 4hearts! = to play, rest = slab
3hearts 5332
7222 		hearts [3clubs] 3hearts = ‹‹ 5233 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5323 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5332 ››
4hearts = ‹‹2722›› +Qhearts
4hearts = ‹‹2227›› +Qhearts
4hearts = ‹‹2272›› +Qhearts
pass, endsignal, slab
endsignal, slab
4hearts! = to playl ,rest is slab
3hearts 5422 hearts [3clubs!!] 4hearts = ‹‹ 5224 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5242 ››
4hearts = ‹‹ 5422 ››		 endsignal, slab
4hearts! = endsignal, rest is slab
4hearts/4hearts! = to play, 4hearts is Q value?, 5m =to play
3hearts

6322
or

7222
(no Q)

hearts [4clubs] 4hearts = ‹‹ 6223 ›› (or 7222 noQ) 4hearts = relay, 4hearts = ‹‹ 6223›› slab
4hearts = ‹‹ 7222›› no Jhearts (you can scan further)
5hearts = ‹‹ 7222›› Jhearts no Jhearts ( 5hearts} =Jhearts?, 5hearts} =Jhearts?)
5hearts = ‹‹ 7222›› Jhearts + Jhearts no Jhearts
5hearts = ‹‹ 7222›› Jhearts + Jhearts + Jhearts
rest is slab ( heartsheartsheartshearts order because of 2623 most probably)
4hearts! = ‹‹ 6232 ›› rest is slab
4hearts! = ‹‹ 6322 ›› 4hearts = to play, rest is slab

4x bids are the 7222 with the Queen in the 7-card suit

regarding the 7222 with QJ in 7c-suit, hidden in the 2hearts bid: after the [2 ] relay jump to 4 level in your 7c.suit Major by 4hearts for hearts-suit and 4hearts for hearts-suit. The minor by using the 3clubs answer and after a relay, bid 3

As an alternative use again the double transfer (but the 2hearts bid maintains the 4333/4432, allowing R after the 2hearts bid, to bid 2hearts but hearing from RR a 5+card by this double transfer to break the relay, that means sign off! This can happen in case of a 23-25p. 4333/4432 shape.
Notice that the 7222 can not be so specified because you will need the 4hearts bid etc. for thehearts -suit. Disadvantage is the very high level for thehearts -suit

slab answers for above weak ranges (3/4-5 and the 0-3 )will get a special treatment (including location of the value)
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[PASS] - [1]  
[1] [1 ]  
[1] [2 ] [2 ]= balanced all, 4-5p. (if 3 then a King)
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Bid HCP Description
[2] 21+ Relay and game forcing
2clubs   not forcing RR with bad fit or bad hand may Pass
2clubs   not forcing RR with bad fit or bad hand may Pass
2clubs ! forc. clubs + clubs
clubs or clubs 		3clubs = noclubs fit 3clubs= natural n.f.
 3clubs/clubs = 5+ card
3clubs= Majors clubs>clubs
3clubs= Majors clubs<clubs
3clubs= to play
3clubs = clubs fit, noclubs fit 3clubs= Majors clubs>clubs
3clubs= Majors clubs<clubs
3clubs= to play		  
3clubs = clubs fit + clubs fit
clubs tolerance
3clubs= Majors 4cclubs
3clubs= to play
3clubs = clubs fit + clubs fit
clubs tolerance
3clubs= to play
rest= ES, SLab
3clubs = clubs fit, noclubs fitclubs+ clubs tolerance
Pass, ES, SLab
 
òr if you wish to play the same as in the 1clubs balanced opening:
2clubs !   transfer to 3, IF R bids afterwards an other suit = n.f.! Note: RR with hearts must bid 3
 
3clubs forc. natural and start control bidding
3clubs forc. natural and start control bidding
3clubs forc. natural and start control bidding
3clubs forc. natural and start control bidding
3clubs   Majors 5/5

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Example of any K + Q = a 6 pointer
W
AKJx

Qxxx
E
S/non
AQxxx
KTxx  
AK
xxx
AT
xx
rec.games 3rd. july 2003*
 
13+ any shape
Pass
[1]

6-11 any 4333/4432 or any 5332 and no 2 Tophon. of 3
or 5M4?22

OR any 0-5 and no A or any KQ
13+ any
no 4333/4433 with 13-22 p.
[1]
1

4333/4432 6-9
5m332 6-9 p. and no 2 Tophon. in minor

+ relay
[2]
2
6-8 (if 8 then poor)
4333/4432 or 5m332 and no 2 Tophon. in minor
++ relay
[2]
3
 4hearts432
exact distribution?
[3]
3
 « 4432 »
althoughhearts will be the contract, but to save bidding space do a Slab because you can define lateron
{4}
4
 1 Ace of 5 and no Queen
next step =Suit Asking Bid hearts
{4}
5
 Queen (or AK but here not possible A+K= good 8 pointer)
Suit Asking Bid hearts (if the Queen then 7)
 {5}
5
 none (or KQ , here not possible combined with K {andQ} )
King not possible regarding the 2 answer
7
 Pass  
* (board originally with King)

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Example of an EXTREME shape
W
AKQxx

Jx
E
S/non
Qx
ATxx  
AJTxxx
K8xx
-
QJT
BBO
 
13+ any shape

 

Pass
[1]

6-11 any 4333/4432 or any 5332 and no 2 Tophon. of 3
or 5M4?22

OR any 0-5 and no A or any KQ
15-17/18 Extreme 2-suiter + minor (if =5c then good quality)
3
[3]
relay
minor =
4
[4]
relay , as ususal asking for the side-suits AND a positive!
void
4
[4]
 relay, as usual asking for the longest suit
are longer as
5
5}

Slam asking Bid (you know 6 card, so if the Ace, then the Queen is not needed)

Because of all the positive relays, 5 is not to play
3/4 Aces now + Trump queen
6
7
  
 
Pass
  
 

In this way such extreme shapes can be handled opposite a maximum 1 balanced opening (hidden in the 1 bid), because a max 4432 or 4333 will be much more able to consider the value of his hand as opposite. J is the golden card, West never will be able to find this out.
With the 3 relay, if the final contract will be a minor, RR does not mention his minor with the real suit, because R's eventual King must be guarded. If will be the contract you have no choise.

For your information underneath the bidding with an [1] relay
 
Pass
[1]
  
Relay
[1]
2
 10-11p. any 4333 good quality + extra filling OR any 4432 with good quality
Relay
[2]
3
 4c + 4c Major
Control Asking Bid
3]
4
 no or A and/or K, only A or K (no A+K), are unknown
Relay
[4]
4
 4c
Relay
[5]
5
 « 2443 »
 
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After 3 and the previous 2 bid, a further distribution relay does not help very much because you do not know where the values will be with a void , An exclusion does not help either or a Control points Asking because the exact distribution is important as well, reason for a Control Asking Bid, after which you always can ask for the exact distribution.
The 4 bid is very good news, lowest possible values can be sofar A or K , K or KQ, (Q)(J) . After the 5 bid you can do a SLam Asking Bid with 5 or higher, hearing Q does not help you with a 10c-fit ,or hearing 2 Aces.
6 will be fine, but if Jx and the correct controls as here is the case: it's 7.

So,- not because of above hands - , is your hand is suitable for an Extreme-shape call: do it; balanced hand will become relayer and because of the restrictions of that Extreme hand (5 card issue), he will be able to reach the right contract in a better way.

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