[RunemPard]

Hello,

I have been working on a system to try out in the future. I have come to the point where I am trying to decide which route would be the best to take regarding NT strength using it. The 1C/1D bids have been "hacked" away at to make them rather descriptive (at least IMO). Using this...the minor openings have the following possible holdings...

1C - possible opening hands
- 0+C: ANY STR 2C opening (shown by rebidding 2C or bidding higher)
- 3C: 12-14 (B)
--¤(4423, 4333, 3433)
- 4C: 12-14 (B), 12-19 (Marmic w/ singleton D)
--¤(4324, 3424, 3334, 4414)
- 5C: 12-14 (B), 12-19 (Marmic w/ void), (15)16+ (5C+4x)
--¤(2335, 3235, 3325, 0445, 4045, 4405, [4]225, [4]315)
- 6+C: rarely opened w/ 1C

1D - possible opening hands
- 3D: 12-14 (B)
--¤(4432)
- 4D: 12-14 (B), 12-19 (Marmic w/ singleton)
--¤(4342, 3442, 3244, 2344, 4441, 4144, 1444)
- 5D: 12-14 (B), 12-19 (Marmic w/ void), (15)16+ (5D+4x), 12-19 (5C/5D)
--¤(3352, 3253, 2353, 0454, 4054, 4450, [4]252, [4]351)
-6+D: rarely opened w/ 1D

Now, using a system where the minor openings are typically hands of this sort, do you feel it is more beneficial to play a 12-14 NT opening rather than a 15-17? I have limited experience playing a weak NT, so I really could use some advice. The club we play at typically plays 15-17 NT and not many use a special defense over NT openings.

If you feel the rest of the system is important to making this decision, I can include it. It is a work in progress however.

Thanks for the help,

Don

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

#1 Open the thread in the Non Natural System Section.
#2 There are lots of peoble, who can point you in a direction, that your system looks
similar to ...
#3 Taking out the weak bal. hand cant hurt, for starters 1D will basically promise 4+,
assuming you put the bal. 15-17 count also in 1C
But I dont play a strong club system

With kind regards
Marlowe