EBU rank: Premier Life Master.
I play my own "Grumpy Club" system in partnership with my wife.
Short (forcing) 1C (11+hcp, no better bid) with forcing 1D response (neg or natural)
5 card majors, weak NT.
1D in 1st/2nd seat is 9-11 balanced or natural, natural in 3rd/4th.
Multi 2C, 2D and 2NT opening bids, Ekren-style 2H (3-11 hcp), normal weak 2S.
See website for EBU convention card.
Read more »Another stalwart of the English tournament scene has sadly passed away; always a pleasure to play against and one of the best players around.
I first met him in the Channel Islands many moons ago when he used to present an excellent general knowledge quiz on one of the blank evenings of the Jersey Congress.
I know he has been ill for quite a while, he looked quite frail at the recent Spring Congress (Stratford-Upon-Avon).
Rest in Peace Andrew, you will be missed.
