The origin of this artificial 1 Club opening bidding system plus complete continuances is unknown. This information was found on the website of Mr. Daniel Neill, and which is described as a Scanian Strong Club bidding system. The bidding system is distinct in that an opening of 1 Diamond can signify five different meanings, which are clearly defined in the continuations.

Note: The Scania Bridgekonsult was founded in 1986 by Mats Nilsland, Magnus Lindkvist and Anders Wirgren, but from 1998 Anders Wirgren is sole in charge.

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Opening Bids Only

Bid		Valuation		Meanings
Pass				Normal.
1 :		17 plus points		Shows balanced distribution, or
		(16)17 plus points		shows an unbalanced distribution.
1 :		11-16 points		Shows any 4-4-4-1 distribution, or
				shows a balanced distribution with 11-13 points, or
				shows both Minor suits; (usually not 5-5 distribution; see 2 No Trump), or
				shows one long Minor suit, or
				shows a 4-card Major suit and a longer Minor suit.
1 :		11-16 points		Shows at least a 5-card plus Heart suit.
1 :		11-16 points		Shows at least a 5-card plus Spade suit.
1 NT:		14-16 points		Shows balanced shape. (Optional with a 5-card Major suit; possibly 5-4-2-2 / 6-3-2-2.
2 :		4-10 points		Shows 4 Hearts and a 5-card plus Minor suit.
2 :		4-10 points		Shows 4 Spades and a 5-card plus Minor suit.
2 :		10-13 points		Shows 4 Hearts and a 5-card plus Minor suit.
2 :		10-13 points		Shows 4 Spades and a 5-card plus Minor suit.
2NT:		11-16 points		Shows at least a 5-5 distribution in both Minor suits.
3 NT:				A preemptive bid in Clubs or Diamonds, but only in either First or Second seat only.
4 :				Promises a good 4 preemptive opening with a solid suit, but only in either First or Second seat only.
4 :				Promises a good 4 preemptive opening with a solid suit, but only in either First or Second seat only.

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.