19 / "Higher Openings" [06.20.2007] COMMENT:   For tournament play in the l950's, there were very few passes - either a standard opening bid or a very undisciplined preempt.  Such undisciplined preempts prevented partner from making better decisions.  OMEGA's higher-level opening bids are intended to bring competitive pressure on opponents while providing useful and more detailed information for our partnership. 3minor OPEN = "Rule of 2-3-4" 3MAJOR OPEN = 6-1/2 to 7 Tricks 3NT OPEN = Gambling;  Long minor REQUIREMENTS (Vulnerability USUALLY NOT a Factor) 1st/2nd Seat = NO side Ace-or-King;  USUALLY NO side Queen 7-Card minor = AKQxxxx  -or-  better 8-Card minor = AKxxxxxx  -or-  better 3rd/4th Seat = MAY have side Ace-or-King SEQUENCES C at any level = PASS  -or-  Correct 4D = 6-5 -or- better MAJORS;  Pick MAJOR 4MAJOR = FINAL 4NT (RARE) = ?minor suit length? 5C = 7-cards 5D = 8-cards 4m OPEN = "NAMYATS";  8-1/2 Tricks @ MAJOR;  NOT 2Bid 4C = H 4D "Relay" to 4H P = FINAL New Suit = Asks Control;  Promises "Control" in UnBid Suits 1st Step = 2 Losers 2nd Step = K-or-Singleton 3rd Step = Ace-or-Void 4NT = 14-30;  H = Key Suit 4H = FINAL 4S = "SpadeWood";  H = Key Suit 4D = S 4H "Relay" 4S P = FINAL New Suit = Asks Control;  Promises "Control" in UnBid Suits 1st Step = 2 Losers 2nd Step = K-or-Singleton 3rd Step = Ace-or-Void 4NT = 14-30;  S = Key Suit 4S = FINAL 4NT = 14-30;  S = Key Suit 4M OPEN 7-1/2 to 8 Tricks NEVER TWO 1st-Round Controls NEVER TWO "Side KINGS" 4NT OPEN [minor Preempt] REQUIREMENTS SOUND minor suit Preempt 7-card minor;  USUALLY 8-cards "RULE OF 2 - 3 - 4" SEQUENCES Responder "required" to bid 5C;  Opener will Pass  -or-  Correct Responder MAY Pass  -or-  Raise with;  "Super-Fit" in both minors 5minor OPEN = SOUND;  10-11 Tricks 5MAJOR OPEN (Special) =  11 Tricks Certain;  Missing Trump A-and-K