This is a Precision-style bidding system for those serious about playing a more sophisticated and scientific system, devised by Mr. Greg Earnest together with wife and bridge partner Meaghin Burke of Oxford, Mississippi, United States. The designation MG is from the first initials of both names. Mr. Greg Earnest has published this information privately under the titel of MG Precision Handbook and offers it for downloading on his web blog Walking the Dog.
Permission Personally Provided
This information is presented with the express permission of Meaghin Burke and Mr. Greg Earnest. Their contribution is greatly appreciated.
Opening Bids Only
| Bid |
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Strength |
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Definition |
1  : |
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16+ high card points |
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Any shape except for 20-21 points. Balanced distribution. |
1  : |
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13-15 high card points |
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Balanced distribution. (Could be as short as 2 Diamonds), or |
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11-15 high card points |
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shows 4 plus Diamonds; unbalanced distribution. |
1  : |
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11-15 high card points |
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Shows 5 plus Hearts. |
1  : |
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11-15 high card points |
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Shows 5 plus Spades. |
| 1 NT: |
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10-12 high card points |
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Promises balanced distribution. (No 5-card Major suit.) |
| 2 : |
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11-15 high card points |
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Promises 5 plus Clubs. (If only 5 Clubs, then a side 4-card Major suit.) |
| 2 : |
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11-15 high card points |
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Three-suited holding, short in Diamonds. Either 4-4-1-4, 4-3-1-5, 3-4-1-5, 4-4-0-5 distribution. |
| 2 : |
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5-10 high card points |
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Promises 6 Hearts with 2 of the top 4 honors in Hearts. |
| 2 : |
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5-10 high card points |
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Promises 6 Spades with 2 of the top 4 honors in Spades. |
| 2NT: |
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20-21 high card points |
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Balanced distribution. (May have a 5-card Major suit.) |
| 3 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 3 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 3 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 3 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 3 NT: |
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9-11 high card points |
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Shows a 7 cards plus in a solid Minor suit; nothing outside. |
| 4 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 4 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 4 : |
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Preemptive. |
| 4 : |
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Preemptive. |
Clarification by the Author
The only thing that differs between first seat and second seat and third seat and fourth seat is the No Trump structure. When 1 No Trump means 10-12 high card points, we need to open balanced 13-15 high card points with 1 first, then rebid No Trump, (or support partner). If 1 No Trump means 12-15 high card points, then there is no need to lump balanced bids with 1, and therefore that opening becomes completely natural.
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.