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Balanced
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1club opening sequence
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1heart-2diamonds openings sequences
2hearts
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The following distribution types only are considered
in the singleton/void DELTA scheme:

GROUPS
DISTRIBUTION TYPES
1
Suit

6331, 7321, 7330

2
Suiter
5431, 6421, 6430
3
Suiter
4441, 5440
5/5
Suits
5521, 5530


The bids of the Singleton Scheme through whole the system,
you can better say openings:

OPENING
Singleton / Void in
Description
1
S
All groups
S
L=, L= , 1 or 2-suiter or any 5/5
1
S
All groups
1
S
L=, L= , 1 or 2-suiter or any 5/5
2
S
L=, 1 or 2-suiter or 3-suiter
2
S
L=, 1 0r 2-suiter
2
S
3 suiter

 

Sspades shortage, Sheart shortage, Sdiamond shortage and Sclub shortage survey,
that means up to the level with the exact group indication:

 

S spade shortage  
longest suit
relay
group
Opening 1spade - [1no trump relay] - 2clubs answer = Lclubs is longest or
= 3 suiter group
[2diamonds relay] 2hearts = 3 suiter group
2spades = 1 suit group
rest = 2 suiter group
2diamonds answer = Ldiamonds is longest [2hearts relay] 2spades = 1 suit group
rest = 2 suiter group
2hearts answer or
2spades answer
= Lhearts is longest
= Lhearts is longest
2 suiter group
1 suit group
2no trumps answer
3clubs answer
3diamonds answeretc.
= 5/5 suits
2 lowest suits
lowest + highest suit

2 highest suits

S heart shortage  
longest suit
relay
group
Opening 1heart - [1spade relay] - 2clubs answer = Lclubs is longest or
= 3 suiter group
[2diamonds relay] 2hearts = 3 suiter group
2spades = 1 suit group
rest = 2 suiter group
2diamonds answer = Ldiamonds is longest [2hearts relay] 2spades = 1 suit group
rest = 2 suiter group
2hearts answer
2spades answer
= Lspade is longest
= Lspade is longest
2 suiter group
1 suit group
2no trumps answer
3clubs answer
3diamonds answeretc.
= 5/5 suits 2 lowest suits
lowest + highest suit

2 highest suits

S diamond shortage  
longest suit
relay
group
Opening 1no trump - [2clubs relay] - 2diamonds answer = Lspades is longest [2hearts relay] 2 =1 suit group
rest = 2 suiter group
2hearts answer
2spades answer
= Lhearts is longest
= Lhearts is longest
2 suiter group
1 suit group
2no trumps answer
3clubs answer
3diamonds answeretc.
= 5/5 suits
2 lowest suits
lowest + highest suit

2 highest suits
Opening 2clubs - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts answer   3 suiter group
2spades answer
rest
= Lclub is longest
= Lclubs is longest
1 suit group
2 suiter group

S club shortage  
longest suit
relay
group
Opening
1heart - [1spade relay] -1no trump - [2clubs relay] -
2diamonds answer = Lspades is longest [2hearts relay] 2spades =1 suit group
rest = 2 suiter group
2hearts answer
2spades answer
= Lhearts is longest
= Lhearts is longest
2 suiter group
1 suit group
2no trumps answer
3clubs answer
3diamonds answeretc.
= 5/5 suits
2 lowest suits
lowest + highest suit

2 highest suits
Opening 2diamonds - [2hearts relay] - 2spades answer
rest
= Ldiamonds is longest
= Ldiamonds is longest
1 suit group
2 suiter group
Opening 2hearts   3 suiter group


In this manner, independent of the Singleton/void suit, you know always on the same level and with the same bid, the group:

2hearts for the 3 suiter group
2spades
for the 1 suit group
Rest (including 2hearts) for the 2 suiter group
2no trumps/3no trumps for the 5/5 group

Next relay is asking for exact distribution and max/min in the given pointrange.

Breaking a relay = to play in most cases.
  = bid further with a maximum (example)
Exception: 1heart - [1spade relau] - 1no trump - {2diamonds or the sequence}
1no trump - {2diamonds}
= bid your 5+ card hearts or spades

 

Complete schemes for the groups,
Higher bids have more unbalanced shapes or maximum in points

1 Suit Group , <6331> , <7321> , <7330>
Independent if the singleton/void isclub,diamond, heart or spade, this group is known through the relay bidding at the bid of 2spades
relay
  description relay   exact distribution (numerical)
[2no trumps relay] 3clubs <6331> and a minimum
3diamonds <6331> and a maximum
3hearts <7321> and a minimum [3spades relay] 3no trumps
4clubs
23
32
3spades answer on the 2 no trump relay <7321> and a maximum [4clubs relay now] 4diamonds
4hearts
23
32
3no trumps answer on the 2 no trumps relay <7330> and a minimum
4clubs <7330> and a maximum
if you want to stay below the 4clubs/hearts level see alternative scheme


2 Suiter Group , <5431> , <6421> , <6430>  
Independent if the singleton/void isclub,diamond, heart or spade, this group is known through the relay bidding at the bid of 2hearts
then relay 2spades or if not through the 2hearts bid, then a directly bid of 2no trumps or higher.
relay
  description relay   exact distribution and min/max
[2spades relay (if possiible otherwise directly through:] 2no trumps lower 4-card suit

54 min/maximum or
64 minimum
[3clubs relay] 3diamonds
3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
<5431> and a minimum
<5431> and a maximum
<6421> and a minimum
<6430> and a minimum
3clubs answer higher 4-card suit

54 min/maximum or
64 minimum
[3diamnds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
4clubs
<5431> and a minimum
<5431> and a maximum
<6421> and a minimum
<6430> and a minimum
rest is a <6421> or <6430> with a maximum : lower before higher 4-card suit and then 6421 before 6430
  3diamonds answer lower 4-card suit <6421> and a maximum
3hearts answer lower 4-card suit <6430> and a maximum
3spades answer higher 4-card suit <6421> and a maximum
3no trumps answer higher 4-card suit <6430> and a maximum

 

3 Suiter Group , <4441> , <5440>  
Independent if the singleton/void isclub,diamond, herat or spade, this group is known through the relay bidding at the bid of 2hearts
relay
  description relay   minimum or maximum
[2spades relay] 2no trumps asnwer <4441> and a minimum
3clubs answer <5440> min/max and L=clubs is longest
- in case S=club then L=spade is longest
[3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
minimum
maxmum
3diamonds answer <5440> min/max and L=diamonds is longest
- in case S=diamond then L=spade is longest
[3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts <5440> minimum and L=hearts is longest - in case S=hearts then L=spades is longest
3spades answer <5440> maximum and L=hearts is longest - in case S=hearts then L=spade is longest
3 <4441> and a maximum
S club shortage
previous bidding: opening bid of 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum
[2spades relay]
see
note
2no trumps answer ‹‹ 4 4 4 1 ›› and a minimum
3clubs answer ‹‹ 5 4 4 0 ›› min/max [3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
minimum
maxmum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 4 4 5 0 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 4 5 4 0 ›› and a minimum
3spades answer ‹‹ 4 5 4 0 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps answer ‹‹ 4 4 4 1 ›› and a maximum
S diamonds shortage
previous bidding: 2clubs opening - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum

[2spades relay]

 

2no trumps answer ‹‹ 4 4 1 4 ›› and a minimum
3clubs answer ‹‹ 4 4 0 5 ›› min/max [3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
minimum
maxmum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 5 4 0 4 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 4 5 0 4 ›› and a minimum
3spades answer ‹‹ 4 5 0 4 ›› and a maximum
3 ‹‹ 4 4 1 4 ›› and a maximum
S heart shortage
previous bidding: 1heart opening - [1spade relay] - 2clubs - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum
[2spades relay] 2no trumps answer ‹‹ 4 1 4 4 ›› and a minimum
3clubs answer ‹‹ 4 0 4 5 ›› min/max [3diamonds relay] 3heart
3spades
minimum
maxmum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 4 0 5 4 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 5 0 4 4 ›› and a minimum
3spades answer ‹‹ 5 0 4 4 ›› and a maximum
3 ‹‹ 4 1 4 4 ›› and a maximum
S spade shortage
previous bidding: 1spade opening - [1no trump relay] - 2clubs - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum
[2spades relay] 2no trumps answer ‹‹ 1 4 4 4 ›› and a minimum
3clubs answer ‹‹ 0 4 4 5 ›› min/max [3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
minimum
maxmum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 0 4 5 4 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 0 5 4 4 ›› and a minimum
3spades answer ‹‹ 0 5 4 4 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps answer ‹‹ 1 4 4 4 ›› and a maximum

 

5/5 Suit Group , <5521> , <5530>  
Independent if the singleton/void isclub,diamond, heart or spade, this group is known through the relay bidding at 2no trumps or higher
Sspade shortage : 1spade opening - [1no trump relay] - 2no trumps/3no trumps answers
Sheart shortage: 1heart opening-[1spade relay] - 2no trumps/3no trumps answers
Sdiamond shortage: 1no trump opening -[2clubs relay] -2no trumps/3no trumps answers
Sclub shortage: 1heart opening- [1spade relay] - 1no trump - [2clubs relay] - 2no trumps/3no trumps answers
bid
description relay   exact distribution and min/max
2no trumps bid
two lowest suits max./min. [3clubs relay] 3diamonds
3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
<5521> and a minimum
<5521> and a maximum
<5530> and a minimum
<5530> and a maximum
3club bid
lowest and highest suit max./min. [3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
4clubs
<5521> and a minimum
<5521> and a maximum
<5530> and a minimum
<5530> and a maximum
3diamond bid
two highest suits <5521> and a minimum
3hearts bid
two highest suits <5521> and a maximum
3spades bid
two highest suits <5530> and a minimum
3no trumps bid
two highest suits <5530> and a maximum

This original scheme can cause problems when asking for a min/max and the min.-answer is above or the relay itself is the planned suit. Reason for following altered scheme. Provisionally for the weaker ranges that means in the sequences:
1
club bid - [1diamond bid] - ..5/5 8-12points ànd the sequence [Pass] - s/v delta - ... - 5/5 6-11 points
because in both ranges 8-12: min = 8-10 and the other 6-11: min= 6-9 (including 1 Ace or King+ any Queen only !),
a better definition of the minimum itself is required and to be able to play a 3 level contract in the 5card. Besides the fact that f.e. for a maximum 11 pointer but very poor quality you will be able - if you wish - to downgrade it to a medium.

For the other possibility:
[Pass] - 1
club bid - s/v Delta 5/5 - asking for a medium too is less necessary, because the Delta is 13-14 for the minimum or 15-16 points for the maximum. Besides the 1club bid = not - if 6-11 points - a 4333,4432, a 5332 with no 2/3 toph.so better quality or in shape. Apart of the fact that RR with a real minium can sign of as soon as he will hear the s/v opening, whilst for the other sequences as mentioned in the 1st. paragraph the pointmargins are bigger (5 or 6, but here 4)
But praxis will learn.

In this scheme further (n.f). bids are treated at the same time and with completed sequences as well.
Reason why a very long version for this alternative. As you will see symmetry in the bids of course as usual. I do not want to deter you by such big schemes but all lies in the framework of options which are possible within the system. Up to you to alter or simplify. Anyway you wil have a handle.

5/5 Suit Group , <5521> , <5530> ALTERED SCHEME in Progress
Independent if the singleton/void isclub,diamond, heart or spade, this group is known through the relay bidding at 2no trumps or higher
Sspade shortage : 1spade opening - [1no trump relay] - 2no trumps/3no trumps answers
Sheart shortage: 1heart opening-[1spade relay] - 2no trumps/3no trumps answers
Sdiamond shortage: 1no trump opening -[2clubs relay] -2no trumps/3no trumps answers
Sclub shortage: 1heart opening- [1spade relay] - 1no trump - [2clubs relay] - 2no trumps/3no trumps answers
bid
description
relay
or n.f.
  exact distribution and min/max
2no trumps bid
two lowest suits

max./ min. or medium

5/5 in diamonds/ clubs thus a s/v
heart or spade
3clubs relay= n.f.

bid with a maximum:
• 3clubs relay= 3cM and value in the Major
• 3no trumps = 3cM and value in the minors only
• 3no trumps = 2cM and value in the Major
• 3no trumps = 2cM and value in the minors only
(if you play Deltex the normal 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
3clubs relay= n.f. bid with a maximum: • 3no trumps = 3cM and value in the minors only OR in Major
• 3no trumps = 2cM and value in the Major
• 3no trumps = 2cM and value in the minors only
(if you play Deltex the normal 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
[3clubs relay] 3no trumps = minimum
[3clubs relay]= distri relay !, rest to play
4no trumps = <5521> 4clubs relay]=Endsignal
4
clubs relay]=Slabno trumps etc.
4no trumps = <5530> 4clubs relay=to play ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4
clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay= to play ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps
5clubs relay or 5no trumps =to play
(if Major slem interest:juggle!)
3no trumps = medium [4clubs relay]= distri relay 4no trumps = <5521> 4clubs relay=to play ,if 2cclubs relay in RR
4
clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 2cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay= to play ,if 2cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 2cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps
5clubs relay or 5no trumps =to play
(if Major slem interest: juggle!)
4no trumps = <5530> 4clubs relay= to play ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
4no trumps = <5521> maximum 4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB

4no trumps = <5530> maximum

(if you play Deltex then
now 4clubs relay->5clubs relay bids ! )

 

4clubs relay=to play ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4
clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay= to play ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps ,if 3cclubs relay in RR
4clubs relay]=Slabno trumps
5clubs relay or 5no trumps =to play
(if Major slem interest:juggle!)
3no trumps = stopper in your 2/3 card? 3no trumps yes, otherwise bid 4no trumps each bid by R is now to play (Deltex now the 4clubs relay->4spade bids ! )
3no trumps = to play (if you play Deltex the normal 4clubs relay-4spade bids)
4no trumps =
med/max?
• Pass = minimum
• 4clubs relay= 3cM and value in the Major
• 4no trumps = 3cM and value in minors only
• 4no trumps = 2cM and value in the Major
• 4no trumps = 2cM and value in the minors only
(if you play Deltex now the 5
clubs relay->5spade bids ! )
4no trumps =
med/max?
• Pass = minimum
• 4clubs relay= 3cM and values unknown
• 4no trumps = 2cM and value in the Major
• 4no trumps = 2cM andvalue in the minors only
(if you play Deltex now the 5
clubs relay->5spade bids ! )
4clubs relay= to play (if you play Deltex now the 4clubs relay->5spade bids ! )
4clubs relay= to play (if you play Deltex now the 4clubs relay->5spade bids ! )

5/5 in diamonds
/ clubs thus a s/v heart
3clubs relay= n.f bid with a maximum: • 3clubs relay= 3cno trumps and value in the 3cno trumps
• 3no trumps = 3cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
• 3no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 2cno trumps
• 3no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
(if you play Deltex the normal 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
[3clubs relay] 3no trumps = minimum [3no trumps] = distri relay 3no trumps = «2515»
4no trumps = «3505»
4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
3no trumps = to play
4no trumps = to play
3no trumps = medium 3no trumps = to play
4no trumps] =distri relay, rest is to play 4no trumps = «2515» 4no trumps =to play, rest is SLAB
4no trumps = «3505» 4no trumps =to play, rest is SLAB
3no trumps = «2515» maximum Pass,4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
4no trumps = «3505» maximum
(Deltex now4clubs relay->4spade ! )
4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
3clubs relay= n.f bid with a maximum: • 3no trumps = 3cno trumps and values unknown
• 3no trumps = 2cno trumps and values unknown
(if you play Deltex the normal 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
3no trumps = stopper in your 2/3 card? 3no trumps yes, otherwise bid 4no trumps each bid by R is now to play (even 4no trumps!) (Deltex4clubs relay->4spade bids !)
3no trumps = to play (if you play Deltex the normal 4clubs relay-4spade bids)
4no trumps =
med/max?
• Pass = minimum
• 4clubs relay= 3cno trumps and value in the 3cno trumps
• 4no trumps= 3cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
• 4no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 2cno trumps
• 4no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
(if you play Deltex now the 5
clubs relay->5spade bids ! )
 
4no trumps = to play (if you play Deltex now the 4clubs relay->5spade bids ! )
5/5 in diamonds/ clubs thus a s/v heart
[3clubs relay] 3no trumps = minimum 3no trumps = to play
[3no trumps] = distri relay 3no trumps = «2551»
4no trumps = «3550»
4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
3no trumps = medium [3no trumps] = distri relay 3no trumps = «2551»
4no trumps = «3550»
4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
3no trumps = to play
4no trumps = to play
3no trumps = «2551» maximum 3no trumps, 4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
3no trumps = «3550» maximum
(Deltex 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
Pass,4no trumps = ES, rest is SLAB
3clubs relay= n.f. bid with a maximum: • 3no trumps = 3cno trumps and values unknown
• 3no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 2cno trumps
• 3no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
(if you play Deltex the normal 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
3clubs relay= n.f. bid with a maximum: • 3no trumps = 3cno trumps and values unknown
• 3no trumps = 2cno trumps and values unknown
(if you play Deltex the normal 4
clubs relay-4spade bids)
3no trumps = stopper in your 2/3 card? 3no trumps yes, otherwise bid 4no trumps each bid by R is now to play (even 4no trumps!) (Deltex4clubs relay->4spade bids)
3no trumps = to play (if you play Deltex the normal 4clubs relay-4spade bids)
   
4no trumps =
med/max?
• Pass = minimum
• 4clubs relay= 3cno trumps and value in the 3cno trumps
• 4no trumps= 3cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
• 4no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 2cno trumps
• 4no trumps = 2cno trumps and value in the 5/5 only
(if you play Deltex now 5
clubs relay->5spade bids ! )
 
4no trumps = to play (if you play Deltex now 4clubs relay->5spade bids !)
in an 8-12 pointrange or 13-16 : Minimum or Maximum only, depends on the s/v
2club bid
two lowest suits min or max
3club bid
/
4club bid

if a minimum you bid your lowest 5card (2 possibilities) in the real suit IF R bids your other suit = to play, rest = as usual,distri relay etc.

the other 4 bids are a maximum:
free step 1= Highest -Lowest 5521
free step 2= Highest -Lowest 5530
3club bid= two Highest 5521
4club bid= two Highest 5530

NOTE : if RR bids in the sequence 1no trumps (s/v clubs relay or no trumps with a Major or any 5/5 and Relayer gives a [2clubs relay] relay, meaning a positive, with 5/5/ in the Majors maintain the 3clubs relay/3no trumps bids for strenght/distribution, because at least 1 of your Majors will suit him , so stick to the original scheme
for the 6-11 range the medium can be important, therefore adjustments in construction
(if you play Deltex the normal 4clubs relay-4spade bids /adjusted ones because of the 4clubs relay bid)
This scheme not for a 2-level Delta! Stick to the original one


After knowing complete distribution:
3no trumps = to play
4diamonds = endsignal

rest = Slam asking bid (slab)


In case of not asking with the final relay for exact distribution (incl. eventually min or max) you can ask for controls/stopper(s) and if needed you can continue with exact distribution relay.

Additionally for the 8+ 9-carders (1 suiters) there is a separate scheme included in the Delta scheme for RR

OR if you prefer a complete integration of all the 1-suiters 8- up to 12-carders, see the DELTEX scheme for R and RR

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Note:[ 2spades] relay over 2hearts 4441/5440 opening, Sclub shortasge
the [2spades
] relay could be a little bit inconvenient in some cases (if you prefer to play 2spades )
in that case you can use the
[2no trumps] bid as a relay
the 3no trumps answer should be then the <4441> minimum
the 4clubs answer should be then the <4441> maximum, so still under the endsignal level

OR use the 3clubs answer on the [2no trumps] relay as a two way bid:
<5440> min/max -( in case S=club shortage then L =spade is longest )
or <4441> minimum

[3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
<5440> minimum
<5440> maxmum
<4441> and a minimum

to stay below the 4clubs level.
You can use above too for the Sdiamond shortage and Sheart shortage

 

 

the total scheme will be then for the last option with the two way 3clubs answer , but then you do not have all the extra options by using the[2no trumps relay] relay such as:

[2no trumps relay]= maintains the relay and game forcing
2no trumps relay} = asking for min OR med./max, if a med./ max then at the same time a stopper sequence incl. Half (Q) stoppers all suits. If a min. 3x =to play
3no trumps relay} = asking for A/K stopper only (stll possible to end in 4 minor / 5 if afterwards Q-stopper)
3x} = a max?
3 in s/v suit} = stopper asking prior middle suit, incl. Q stopper
3no trumps relay = Control Points asking bid (if you want to play 3no trumps relay, bid firstly 2no trumps relay} or give a [2no trumps relay]relay. Then 3no trumps relay = to play.

- complete scheme ready, will follow -

But underneath the scheme if you want to be able to end eventually in 2no trumps relay by using the [2no trumps relay] as the relay

S club shortage
previous bidding: opening bid of 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum (and which distribution)
[2no trumps relay]
3clubs answer ‹‹ 5 4 4 0 ›› min/max
‹‹ 4 4 4 1 ›› and a minimum
[3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
‹‹ 4 4 4 1 ›› minimum
‹‹ 5 4 4 0 ›› minimum
‹‹ 5 4 4 0 ›› maximum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 4 4 5 0 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 4 5 4 0 ›› and a minimum
3spade answer ‹‹ 4 5 4 0 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps answer ‹‹ 4 4 4 1 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps relay} = asking for a minimum OR medium/max (so a medium 8-9 (or A+K) will be fine in a 6-11 setting)
S diamond shortage
previous bidding: 2clubs opening - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum (and which distribution)

[2no trumps relay]

 

3clubs answer ‹‹ 4 4 0 5 ›› min/max
‹‹ 4 4 1 4 ›› and a minimum
[3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
‹‹ 4 4 1 4 ›› minimum
‹‹ 4 4 0 5 ›› minimum
‹‹ 4 4 0 5 ›› maximum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 5 4 0 4 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maximum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 4 5 0 4 ›› and a minimum
3spades answer ‹‹ 4 5 0 4 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps answer ‹‹ 4 4 1 4 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps relay} = asking for a minimum OR medium/max (so a medium 8-9 (or A+K) will be fine in a 6-11 setting)
S heart shortage
previous bidding: 1heart opening - [1spade relay] - 2clubs - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum (and which distribution)
[2no trumps relay] 3clubs answer ‹‹ 4 0 4 5 ›› min/max
‹‹ 4 1 4 4 ›› and a minimum
[3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
‹‹ 4 1 4 4 ›› minimum
‹‹ 4 0 4 5 ›› minimum
‹‹ 4 0 4 5 ›› maximum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 4 0 5 4 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 5 0 4 4 ›› and a minimum
3spades answer ‹‹ 5 0 4 4 ›› and a maximum
3no trump answer ‹‹ 4 1 4 4 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps relay} = asking for a minimum OR medium/max (so a medium 8-9 (or A+K) will be fine in a 6-11 setting)
S spade shortage
previous bidding: 1spade opening - [1no tump relay] - 2clubs - [2diamonds relay] - 2hearts
relay
  spade heart diamondclub order , exact distribution relay   minimum or maximum

2spades maintains the relay!

 

2no trumps answer ‹‹ 1 4 4 4 ›› and a minimum 3no trumps relay} =asking for a minimum OR medium/max (so a medium 8-9 (or A+K) will be fine in a 6-11 setting) 3clubs answer= CP, rest =: SLAB
3clubs answer ‹‹ 0 4 4 5 ›› min/max [3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
minimum
maxmum
3diamonds answer ‹‹ 0 4 5 4 ›› min/max [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
minimum
maxmum
3hearts answer ‹‹ 0 5 4 4 ›› and a minimum
3spades ‹‹ 0 5 4 4 ›› and a maximum
3no trumps ‹‹ 1 4 4 4 ›› and a maximum


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Example: braking a relay

1club 8-12 Delta shapes [1diamond] +relay
1spade Sspade shortage [1no trump] relay, other bids are natural n.f., bid further with max. and suiting or with 7-card min/max
2spades 1 suit heart 3hearts pass with a minimum, bid game with a maximum
giving a relay with [2no trumps] - answer f.e.of 3 (6331 min.) - further bidding = Slam Asking

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1 Suit Group , <6331> , <7321> , <7330> alternative scheme to stay below the 4clubs level
Independent if the singleton/void isclub,diamond, heart or spade, this group is known through the relay bidding at the bid of 2spades
relay
  description relay   exact distribution (numerical)
[2no trumps relay] 3clubs answer <6331> or <7321> and a minimum [3diamonds relay] 3hearts
3spades
3no trumps
<6331>
<7321> << 2 3 >>
<7321> << 3 2 >>
3diamond answer <7321> and a maximum [3hearts relay] 3spades
3no trumps
23
32
3hearts answer <6331> and a maximum
3spades answer <7330> and a minimum
3no trumps answer <7330> and a maximum
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