Transfer Precision Opening Bids

Opening Bids Only

These opening bids are based on and is a variation of the Precision bidding system and was developed by Mr. Ian Wilson of Irvine, California, United States. This information has not been confirmed independently from the source.

One feature of priority of these opening bids was to, by relay bids after a 1 Club opening, make the opener the declarer.

The similarity between these opening bids and the Truscott Symmetric Opening Bids is obvious, but the subsequent bidding process, however, differs significantly as does the opening No Trump range.

1 :		16+ HCPs		Shows any shape.
1 :		11-15 HCPs		Promises 3+ Diamonds.
1 :		11-15 HCPs		Promises 5+ Hearts.
1 :		11-15 HCPs		Promises 5+ Spades.
1 NT:		11-13 HCPs		Shows balanced shape.
2 :		11-15 HCPs		Promises 5+ Clubs.
2 :		11-15 HCPs		Distribution: 4-4-4-1 or 5-4-4-0; Diamonds shortage.
2 :		8-10 HCPs		Promises 6 Hearts.
2 :		8-10 HCPs		Promises 6 Spades.
2NT:		22-23 HCPs		Shows balanced shape.

 

 

If you wish to include this feature, or any other feature, of the game of bridge in your partnership agreement, then please make certain that the concept is understood by both partners. Be aware whether or not the feature is alertable or not and whether an announcement should or must be made. Check with the governing body and/or the bridge district and/or the bridge unit prior to the game to establish the guidelines applied. Please include the particular feature on your convention card in order that your opponents are also aware of this feature during the bidding process, since this information must be made known to them according to the Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge. We do not always include the procedure regarding Alerts and/or Announcements, since these regulations are changed and revised during time by the governing body. It is our intention only to present the information as concisely and as accurately as possible.

 

 

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