Roth-Stone Opening Bids
These opening bids were developed by Mr. Alvin Roth and Mr. Tobias Stone. The first picture presents Mr. Alvin Roth and the second picture presents Mr. Tobias Stone.
Opening Bids Only
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Meaning |
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13-21 high card points |
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Promises 3 plus Clubs. |
1  : |
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13-21 high card points |
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Promises 3 plus Diamonds. |
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13-21 high card points |
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Promises 5 plus Hearts. |
1  : |
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13-21 high card points |
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Promises 5 plus Spades. |
| 1 NT: |
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15-17 high card points |
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Shows balanced shape. |
| 2 : |
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22+ high card points |
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Shows any shape. |
| 2 : |
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8-12 high card points |
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Promises 6 Diamonds. |
| 2 : |
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8-12 high card points |
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Promises 6 Hearts. |
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8-12 high card points |
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Promises 6 Spades. |
| 2NT: |
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20-22 high card points |
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Shows balanced shape. |
Continuances
The bidding sequence of 1 Major - 1 No Trump, in their system is forcing for one round, which is now considered to be the 1 No Trump Forcing convention. Any 2-over-1 bidding sequence is considered to be game-forcing. The system also employs controlled psychic bids and is considered to be the forerunner or foundation, upon which Mr. Richard Walsch based his more modern version.
Publication
The interested bridge student can purchase a copy of the publication Bridge Is A Partnership Game, published in 1958 by E.P. Dutton of New York, New York, United States.
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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