These opening bids were developed and devised by Mr. A. D. J. Victor of New Delhi, India. The book Veejay System of Modern Bidding at Contract Bridge was published in the year 1983 by the publishing house of Devyn Press, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. ASIN: B00071OZTO. The origin or definition of the designation is unknown.
Note: The English definition of VeeJay is as follows:
| 1. |
One describes an announcer, who introduces and plays videos on commercial music television. |
| 2. |
The other, often meaning a visual jockey, is a live performer of visuals in clubs, music festivals, and arts events - mixing visuals in much the same way the DJ mixes music. |
The basic principle behind these opening bids is the concept of the Precision system, but with the application of transfer first, and following responses after a 1 Club opening bid, and the application of relay bids following any other opening bid.
Opening Bids Only
| Bid |
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Strength |
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Meaning |
1  : |
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16+ high card points |
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Shows any shape. |
1  : |
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12-15 high card points |
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Promises 4 plus Diamonds; unbalanced shape. |
1  : |
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12-15 high card points |
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Promises a 5 plus Heart suit. |
1  : |
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12-15 high card points |
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Promises a 5 plus Spade suit. |
| 1 NT: |
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12-15 high card points |
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Shows balanced shape. |
| 2 : |
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12-15 high card points |
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Promises a 5 plus Club suit. |
| 2 : |
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12-15 high card points |
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Distribution: 5-4-4-0 or 4-4-4-1 with 4-4 in both Major suit, or. |
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7-11 high card points |
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Distribution: 6-4 or possible 5-5 in both Major suits, or |
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12-15 high card points |
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Same distribution but required by non-favorable vulnerability. |
| 2 : |
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6-11 high card points |
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Promises 6 plus Heart suit. |
| 2 : |
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6-11 high card points |
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Promises 6 plus Spade suit. |
| 2NT: |
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12-15 high card points |
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Distribution: 6-4 or possible 5-5 in both Minor suits, or |
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12-15 high card points |
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Same distribution but required by non-favorable vulnerability. |
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.