SYSTEM OVER NO TRUMP INTERFERENCE: THE SONTI SOLUTION

SONTI addresses a bidding gap that is sorely needed to counter interference with constructive bidding after the opening bid of 1NT. There is one Convention, Lebensohl, that deals with this issue, but it is but it is inadequate in it's application, counter intuitive, and difficult to learn, While developing SONTI, an effort was made to keep it as simple as possible. The complete system, or parts of the system, can be can be utilized by bridge players of every level, although more accomplished players will derive greater benefit than those with less ability. SONTI will introduce several new, innovative and effective bids. Once learned , they can be applied in combination with the "old" bids such as "Transfers" , "Stayman" , "Puppet Stayman" and "Stolen Bids", along with the bidding skills you already possess, to reach the best contract. The text begins with a general explanation of why a satisfactory solution to this bidding dilemma has been so difficult to achieve, followed by the "key" element that leads to the solution of the problem. Following is the introduction of two new bids which form the foundation of SONTI. After showing how the the aforementioned "old" bids are applied seamlessly into SONTI, we demonstrate the application of SONTI with sample hands and exercises to test your comprehension. Throughout the text we introduce additional new bids including the "Partial Stopper Cue Bid", the "Scrambling 3NT" and the "Feit Invite" . Addditionally, SONTI includes chapter on a procedure for responding with long Minor suits that is beneficial even when there is no Overcall. I refer to all of the new bids as "your tools". LEARNING THE NEW TOOLS AND APPLYING THEM WITH LOGIC , ALONG WITH YOUR CURRENT BIDDING KNOWLEDGE, WILL ENABLE YOU TO ENJOY A SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGE OVER YOUR OPPONENTS. SONTI will be easier to learn than many bridge systems because it focuses primarily on one bid__ the Responder's initial bid directly after the Overcall of partner's 1NT opening bid. When Responder gets that first bid right, most of the continuation is pretty easy since SONTI is logical. To assist in that endeavor, we prioritize the first bid based on the strength and shape of Responder's hand and whether he has a Stopper. The scope of the text is comprehensive and includes bidding after Overcalls at the two and three level as well as after Conventional Overcalls showing one long suit or two-suited hands such as in DONT, Cappelletti , etc. At the conclusion is a "Summary of Feit Responses (first bid of Responder and initial reply by Opener) along with a detailed summary of the "Advantages of SONTI over Lebensohl " A shortened synopsis of this summary follows: The advantages of SONTI over Lebensohl will allow the partnership to: 1. Stop at 2NT when that is the best contract 2. Determine with one bid from Responder and Opener that no Stopper exists 3. Use "Stayman" or Puppet "Stayman" to find a Major suit fit 4. Use "Stolen Bids" 5. Use "Transfers" to all four suits thereby assuring that the contract is "right sided". 6. Show a partial stopper when neither Opener of Responder has a full Stopper 7. Find a playable 4/3 suit contract when there is no Stopper, usually at the 3-level 8. Force to Game or four of a Minor with one low-level bid. 9. Play in a Minor suit part score when that is the best alternative 10. Facilitate the bidding of Game or Slam in a Minor suit, played by Opener 11. Enable Opener to show 5 diamonds, 5 hearts or 5 spades at the 3-level. 12. Enable Responder to show a hand with invitational values, usually at the 2-level 13. Enable Responder to invite Game in a Major suit while simultaneously indicating whether he has a Stopper. 14. Enable Responder to show a hand with five or more cards in both Majors or both Minors 15. Provide a bidding system that is more comprehensive, logical and easier to use than Lebensohl.

• | Author: ivan feit
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: October 23, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 79 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1694815633
• | ISBN-13: 9781694815637