Latest version of the notes.

Things some of us play with each other that some of us don't play with each other.

Changes (major changes in bold):

• May 27 2007: Version 2.01. Substantive changes:
  • 1H-2S 3-card limit raise
  • 2C interference agreements changed
  • Clarification of mini-splinter hand types
  • Random double of NT asks for lead of partner's shorter major
  • Systems on over 2C majors over our 1NT, penalty after 2H majors
• May 21 2007: Version 2.0 released. Substantive changes:
  • Transfer advances in many auctions
  • Section on mystery cues added
  • 1N-3M now 4oM gf
  • Nonsensical good/bad 2N sequences handwaved at
  • Clarification of x versus pass... x when they make a 2-suited bid
  • 1S-(4H)-x and 1x-(4S)-x more cardsy than takeout.
  • Develin against (1m)-(1N) and (gambling 3N)
• Oct 6 2006.
  • (2x)-3x always stopper ask.
  • 1x-1h-2N auctions clarified
  • 4th seat jump balancing intermediate after all (but 4th opening still weak)
  • One 6key example eliminated
  • Meyerson continuations almost fixed
  • Drury game tries start with temporizing bid except 1h-2d
• Oct 4 2006. Reunification of several versions, etc. I feel like this deserves a version 1.5. Changes:
  • 1N structure slightly modified
  • Tiered splinters
  • 4th seat opening and jump balancing weak
  • Psycho/Suction at all levels, no suction after diamond responses
  • Agreement on lead-directing/avoiding doubles
  • Cue in partner's suit can be queen
  • Clarification of 1N-(2M)-x strength
  • Some cue/natural agreements
• Apr 14 2006.
  • Modified Kokish relay after 2\Cc-2\Dd
  • Good/bad 2NT after 1x-(x/1y)-any-(2y)
• Mar 9 2006: Typo fixes and some minorwood clarifications.
• Jan 19 2006: Version 1.2. Substantive changes:
  • 1x-1y-2y structure modified.
  • 4d keycard in minor-suit auctions. Clarification of when 4N is keycard.
  • Bart added over 1S-1N-2C
  • Standard negative doubles reinstated over 1m-(1H)
  • Clarification of how to use cheetah to make a slam try.
• Nov 11 2005: Version 1.12. Substantive changes:
  • Better clarification of when fit jumps agree the suit.
  • 1NT structure changed, 3C now either signoff or GF.
  • We don't play Baze over transfers.
  • We play normal Lebensohl, not funnysohl, over 3D.
  • Bogust.
  • Snapdragon doubles.
  • Bids after (1NT) [x/2C] (xx), correct this time.
• Nov 07 2005: Version 1.11. Substantive changes:
  • In pressure auctions, 3NT tends to only guarantee stoppers you can't show.
  • Clarification of when fit jumps agree the suit.
  • 3NT to play after 1M 1N 2x 3M (both limited.)
  • 1m - 1M - 3m agreement formulated.
  • 4D is natural after 2N 3C 3D, with both majors bid 3S and then 4S.
  • Clarification of jump balancing.
  • Bids after (1NT) x (xx).
• Oct 10 2005: Version 1.1. Substantive changes:
  • Addition of "general principles" section.
  • Kantar applies if we have a previously agreed minor fit but 4m is non-forcing.
  • Exclusion Blackwood changed to 0314.
  • Completely new inverted minor structure.
  • 4m in Muppet continuations is always natural, except 2N 3C 3N 4D retransfers, 4H shows diamonds.
  • Jump balancing analogized to 4th seat 2x bids.
• Sep 28 2005: Version 1.0 released. The most recent change to the system is funnysohl.

Leaves:

• Victor/Mike/Eric rebid 2C after 1S-1NT with 5332.
• Mike and Eric play lebensohl after 1C-(2D).
• Mike, Li-Chung, and anyone they are playing with do not play the Jacoby 2N structure, opting instead for standard.
• Li-Chung and partner play that 2-way game tries are off in any competition.
• Mike and Li-Chung do not play the inverted minor structure.