First, a set of deals where each player has 10 HCP. Can’t we all just get along? NO! Someone will find a way to bid. But can they play the hand?
This is the link to the PBN file with 32 deals.
This is the link to the LIN file with 32 deals.
Let’s not pretend to be all friendly. Here are deals designed to lead to interference of all kinds: overcalls with a long suit, 1NT overcalls, takeout doubles, negative doubles, cuebids. All of those things happen in random deals, of course, but most of these deals are guaranteed to lead to bidding mayhem. They are based on a script I like to call Bidding Melee V001, and there is even a handy guide to the purpose and structure of each deal if you don’t want to just wing it.
This is a link to the PBN file with 24 deals.
This is a link to the LIN file with 24 deals.
If you want to see how sets of deals are generated for this blog, or if you want to try to generate your own deals, check out my website and program that I use. This blog post has a link to the program website and to other useful information.
The following is the computer-generated analysis and auction for the deal displayed at the top of this post. This post describes the current state of the art for my analysis and auction. Please read that post before commenting on the analysis.
Bridge, Out Ahead - bridge hand analyzer
Sun Mar 20 2022 10:34:48 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
This deal is a random shuffle that conforms to a customized deal type selected by the user.
Dealer: South
Vulnerability: None.
User-selected Custom Deal Type: Dealer has random points.
User-selected point range for partner is 10 to 10
User-selected point range for LHO is 10 to 10
User-selected point range for RHO is 10 to 10
Use length points: No.
Use dummy points: No.
It took 1517 shuffles to find this deal.
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South - Not vulnerable
Spades (4)..: K 10 6 2
Hearts (2)..: 6 5
Diamonds (4)..: K 8 5 3
Clubs (3)..: A 5 2
Shape: 4432 - The hand is balanced.
HCP. Total: 10-----Spades: 3---Hearts: 0---Diamonds: 3---Clubs: 4
Quick Tricks. Total: 2-----Spades: 0.5---Hearts: 0---Diamonds: 0.5---Clubs: 1
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West - Not vulnerable
Spades (2)..: 9 8
Hearts (3)..: K J 3
Diamonds (4)..: J 7 4 2
Clubs (4)..: K Q 10 9
Shape: 4432 - The hand is balanced.
HCP. Total: 10-----Spades: 0---Hearts: 4---Diamonds: 1---Clubs: 5
Quick Tricks. Total: 1.5-----Spades: 0---Hearts: 0.5---Diamonds: 0---Clubs: 1
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North - Not vulnerable
Spades (2)..: J 5
Hearts (5)..: A 10 9 8 2
Diamonds (2)..: A 10
Clubs (4)..: J 8 7 6
Shape: 5422 - The hand is not balanced.
HCP. Total: 10-----Spades: 1---Hearts: 4---Diamonds: 4---Clubs: 1
Quick Tricks. Total: 2-----Spades: 0---Hearts: 1---Diamonds: 1---Clubs: 0
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East - Not vulnerable
Spades (5)..: A Q 7 4 3
Hearts (3)..: Q 7 4
Diamonds (3)..: Q 9 6
Clubs (2)..: 4 3
Shape: 5332 - The hand is balanced.
HCP. Total: 10-----Spades: 6---Hearts: 2---Diamonds: 2---Clubs: 0
Quick Tricks. Total: 1.5-----Spades: 1.5---Hearts: 0---Diamonds: 0---Clubs: 0
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Starting the auction.
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Entering Bid Driver for South
Check if opening bid already made.
Opening bid not made. See if this player can open bidding.
Entering the slam opening bid qualification routine.
A slam opening bid requires at least 33 points.
The hand does not have enough points to open with a slam bid.
Entering the strong opening bid qualification routine.
The strong opening bids are 2NT, 3NT, or 2C. All require 20-32 points. Check point range first.
The hand does not have enough points for a strong opening bid.
Entering the one level opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening 1 major, 1NT, or 1 minor based on points and hand shape.
All 12-21 points hands can open at least at the 1 level.
We also will open at the 1 level with 11 points if we have a six-card suit or two good five-card suits (with some exceptions).
The hand does not have enough points for a 1-level opening bid.
Entering the weak opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening with fewer than 12 points.
We consider, in order, Rule of 20 + 2, Rule of 20, and preempts.
Rule of 20 + 2: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20, and there are at least 2 quick tricks in the two longest suits.
Entering Rule of 20 + 2 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20 + 2.
Check for Rule of 20: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20. No quick trick requirement.
Entering Rule of 20 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20.
Check for preempt at the 5 level: 5-10 points and a 9-card suit in diamonds or clubs, situational.
Entering 5-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a nine-card diamond or club suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 5 level.
Check for preempt at the 4 level: 5-10 points and an 8-card suit, situational.
Entering 4-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and an eight-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 4 level.
Check for preempt at the 3 level: 5-10 points and a 7-card suit, situational.
Entering 3-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a seven-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 3 level.
Check for preempt at the 2 level: 5-10 points and a 6-card suit, situational. Cannot bid 2 clubs--reserved for strong artificial bid.
Entering 2-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a six-card suit other than clubs.
2C is reserved for strong artificial bids.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 2 level.
The hand didn't qualify for any other bid. Pass.
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Entering Bid Driver for West
Check if opening bid already made.
Opening bid not made. See if this player can open bidding.
Entering the slam opening bid qualification routine.
A slam opening bid requires at least 33 points.
The hand does not have enough points to open with a slam bid.
Entering the strong opening bid qualification routine.
The strong opening bids are 2NT, 3NT, or 2C. All require 20-32 points. Check point range first.
The hand does not have enough points for a strong opening bid.
Entering the one level opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening 1 major, 1NT, or 1 minor based on points and hand shape.
All 12-21 points hands can open at least at the 1 level.
We also will open at the 1 level with 11 points if we have a six-card suit or two good five-card suits (with some exceptions).
The hand does not have enough points for a 1-level opening bid.
Entering the weak opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening with fewer than 12 points.
We consider, in order, Rule of 20 + 2, Rule of 20, and preempts.
Rule of 20 + 2: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20, and there are at least 2 quick tricks in the two longest suits.
Entering Rule of 20 + 2 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20 + 2.
Check for Rule of 20: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20. No quick trick requirement.
Entering Rule of 20 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20.
Check for preempt at the 5 level: 5-10 points and a 9-card suit in diamonds or clubs, situational.
Entering 5-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a nine-card diamond or club suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 5 level.
Check for preempt at the 4 level: 5-10 points and an 8-card suit, situational.
Entering 4-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and an eight-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 4 level.
Check for preempt at the 3 level: 5-10 points and a 7-card suit, situational.
Entering 3-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a seven-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 3 level.
Check for preempt at the 2 level: 5-10 points and a 6-card suit, situational. Cannot bid 2 clubs--reserved for strong artificial bid.
Entering 2-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a six-card suit other than clubs.
2C is reserved for strong artificial bids.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 2 level.
The hand didn't qualify for any other bid. Pass.
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Entering Bid Driver for North
Check if opening bid already made.
Opening bid not made. See if this player can open bidding.
Entering the slam opening bid qualification routine.
A slam opening bid requires at least 33 points.
The hand does not have enough points to open with a slam bid.
Entering the strong opening bid qualification routine.
The strong opening bids are 2NT, 3NT, or 2C. All require 20-32 points. Check point range first.
The hand does not have enough points for a strong opening bid.
Entering the one level opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening 1 major, 1NT, or 1 minor based on points and hand shape.
All 12-21 points hands can open at least at the 1 level.
We also will open at the 1 level with 11 points if we have a six-card suit or two good five-card suits (with some exceptions).
The hand does not have enough points for a 1-level opening bid.
Entering the weak opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening with fewer than 12 points.
We consider, in order, Rule of 20 + 2, Rule of 20, and preempts.
Rule of 20 + 2: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20, and there are at least 2 quick tricks in the two longest suits.
Entering Rule of 20 + 2 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20 + 2.
Check for Rule of 20: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20. No quick trick requirement.
Entering Rule of 20 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20.
Check for preempt at the 5 level: 5-10 points and a 9-card suit in diamonds or clubs, situational.
Entering 5-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a nine-card diamond or club suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 5 level.
Check for preempt at the 4 level: 5-10 points and an 8-card suit, situational.
Entering 4-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and an eight-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 4 level.
Check for preempt at the 3 level: 5-10 points and a 7-card suit, situational.
Entering 3-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a seven-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 3 level.
Check for preempt at the 2 level: 5-10 points and a 6-card suit, situational. Cannot bid 2 clubs--reserved for strong artificial bid.
Entering 2-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a six-card suit other than clubs.
2C is reserved for strong artificial bids.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 2 level.
For 3rd and 4th seat opening bids, we also use Rule of 15.
The rule says if points + number spades is at least 15, open 1S. I add the further requirement of 1 quick tricks in spades.
This hand cannot open 1S based on Rule of 15.
The hand didn't qualify for any other bid. Pass.
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Entering Bid Driver for East
Check if opening bid already made.
Opening bid not made. See if this player can open bidding.
Entering the slam opening bid qualification routine.
A slam opening bid requires at least 33 points.
The hand does not have enough points to open with a slam bid.
Entering the strong opening bid qualification routine.
The strong opening bids are 2NT, 3NT, or 2C. All require 20-32 points. Check point range first.
The hand does not have enough points for a strong opening bid.
Entering the one level opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening 1 major, 1NT, or 1 minor based on points and hand shape.
All 12-21 points hands can open at least at the 1 level.
We also will open at the 1 level with 11 points if we have a six-card suit or two good five-card suits (with some exceptions).
The hand does not have enough points for a 1-level opening bid.
Entering the weak opening bid qualification routine.
This involves opening with fewer than 12 points.
We consider, in order, Rule of 20 + 2, Rule of 20, and preempts.
Rule of 20 + 2: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20, and there are at least 2 quick tricks in the two longest suits.
Entering Rule of 20 + 2 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20 + 2.
Check for Rule of 20: the lengths of the two longest suits plus total HCP is at least 20. No quick trick requirement.
Entering Rule of 20 evaluation. First see if any two suits satisfy the rule.
No two suits satisfy the rule. No further evaluation.
This hand cannot open based on Rule of 20.
Check for preempt at the 5 level: 5-10 points and a 9-card suit in diamonds or clubs, situational.
Entering 5-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a nine-card diamond or club suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 5 level.
Check for preempt at the 4 level: 5-10 points and an 8-card suit, situational.
Entering 4-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and an eight-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 4 level.
Check for preempt at the 3 level: 5-10 points and a 7-card suit, situational.
Entering 3-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a seven-card suit.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 3 level.
Check for preempt at the 2 level: 5-10 points and a 6-card suit, situational. Cannot bid 2 clubs--reserved for strong artificial bid.
Entering 2-level preempt evaluation. Basic requirements are 5-10 points and a six-card suit other than clubs.
2C is reserved for strong artificial bids.
We did not meet the basic requirements. End evaluation.
This hand cannot open with a preempt at the 2 level.
For 3rd and 4th seat opening bids, we also use Rule of 15.
The rule says if points + number spades is at least 15, open 1S. I add the further requirement of 1 quick tricks in spades.
This hand can open 1S based on Rule of 15.
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Entering Bid Driver for South
Check if opening bid already made.
Overcalls not implemented yet. Pass.
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Entering Bid Driver for West
Check if opening bid already made.
Entering the response to 1S opening bid qualification routine.
Check for possible 4S game bid. Assume opener has at least 12 points.
Check for possible 3S limit raise with 4+ spades and 10-12 points.
Check for possible 3NT bid with balanced hand, no spades support, 13-15 points, stoppers in unbid suits.
Check for possible 2H response to 1S. Requires 5+ hearts and 10+ points. Possible spade fit, but check hearts first.
Check for possible 2NT bid with balanced hand, no spades support, 11-12 points (or 10-12 with rich 10-pointer), stoppers in unbid suits.
We know we have < 5H because we checked for the possible 2H response.
Check for possible 2D response to 1S. Requires 4+ diamonds, 10+ points, and diamonds are not shorter than clubs.
I have 4+ diamonds and 10+ points, and diamonds are not shorter than clubs. Bid 2D.
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Entering Bid Driver for North
Check if opening bid already made.
Overcalls not implemented yet. Pass.
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Entering Bid Driver for East
Check if opening bid already made.
Rebids not implemented yet. Pass.
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Entering Bid Driver for South
Check if opening bid already made.
Overcalls not implemented yet. Pass.
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= Auction =
= NOTE: This auction is limited by the author's knowledge of bridge.
= Auction will be enhanced as time allows, but for now here are the key limitations:
= Opener only bids pass, 1M, 1m, 1NT, 2C, 2NT, 3NT, or preempts up to 5 level.
= No overcalls. Once a player opens, partner is the only other bidder.
= Only 1 round of response bidding to 1-Major or 1-minor openings.
= No opener or responder rebids.
= No response to 1NT opening.
= No response to 2C, 2NT, 3NT opening.
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Round: 1
Player Position: South
Call: Pass
Non-forcing
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Round: 1
Player Position: West
Call: Pass
Non-forcing
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Round: 1
Player Position: North
Call: Pass
Non-forcing
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Round: 1
Player Position: East
Call: 1S
Caller is opener
Non-forcing
Shows points in range 12 to 21
Note: Rule of 15 opener. Points are less than indicated range.
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Round: 2
Player Position: South
Call: Pass
Non-forcing
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Round: 2
Player Position: West
Call: 2D
Caller is responder
Forcing
Shows 10+ points
Note: I have 4+ diamonds and 10+ points, and diamonds are not shorter than clubs. Bid 2D.
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Round: 2
Player Position: North
Call: Pass
Non-forcing
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Round: 2
Player Position: East
Call: Pass
Non-forcing
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Round: 3
Player Position: South
Call: Pass
Non-forcing