These opening bids were devised by Mr. S. G. Bose Mullick of New Delhi, India, and which were published in his book The Relay Club in the year 1975. They are the result of the study of several other opening bidding sequences and/or requirements such as the French Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Monaco opening bids, all of which employ the use of canapé and relay sequences.
Note: The title of the publication may also be: The Relay Club, Bridge: A Natural Relay System, published by Allied Publishers in the year 1975. ASIN: B000J56B54.
Note: Not much is known about this author and any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Note: Source. Information from Mr. Rene Steiner, Düsseldorf, Germany. Presently off line.
Opening Bids Only
| Bid |
|
Strength |
|
Meaning |
1  : |
|
17+ high card points |
|
Shows any shape. |
1  : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Promises 4+ Diamonds, or |
| |
|
15-16 high card points |
|
Shows balanced shape. |
1  : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Promises 4+ Hearts. |
1  : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Promises 4+ Spades. |
| 1 NT: |
|
12-14 high card points |
|
Shows balanced shape. |
| 2 : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Promises 6+ Clubs, or |
| |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Distribution: 4-4-4-1 or 5-4-5-0 with 4-5 Clubs. |
| 2 : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Distribution: 5-4 plus in both Major suits. |
| 2 : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Promises 5+ Hearts and 4+ Clubs. |
| 2 : |
|
10-16 high card points |
|
Promises 5+ Spades and 4+ Clubs. |
| 2NT: |
|
10-16 high card points |
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Distribution: 5-4 plus in the Minor suits. |
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