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ACBL DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mary Chupak, 941-575-1755, chupak@comcast.net
Hi Sarah: Partner and I agreed to play Jacoby transfer bids. She opened with 1 No
Trump (15 to 17 HCP). My right hand opponent overcalled 2 Clubs. Since I held
♠K Q 3; ♥A 9 8 5 2; ♦8 3; ♣Q 5 2, I planned to transfer to hearts. Are transfers still
on after an opponent overcalls? CB and MR

Traditionally, Jacoby Transfers were used in response to 1 NT opening bids to
allow the NT opener to be the declarer. Having the opening lead come toward the
declaring hand is usually worth an extra trick. Two clubs is Stayman. Two
diamonds (Jacoby transfer bid) asks opener to bid two hearts. Two hearts (Jacoby
transfer bid) asks opener to bid two spades. Two spades (Jacoby transfer bid)
asks opener to bid three clubs which can be corrected to three diamonds if
necessary. Two No Trump is invitational to three No Trump (8 or 9 points). Opener
must announce Transfer as soon as responder makes his bid. This system works
beautifully until the opponents interfere. A lot of partnerships play SYSTEMS OFF
after interference, meaning all successive bids are natural.

But many partnerships are now playing SYSTEMS ON after interference. After opponent overcalls two clubs, Double -
TOYS (Took Over Your Suit) is Stayman. And we can continue the transfer system for hearts, spades, and the minors. If
the overcaller bids two diamonds, Double (TOYS) is the transfer to hearts, and a three diamond bid cue bid is Stayman.
If opponent bids two hearts, Double (TOYS) for the transfer to spades and cue bid three hearts for Stayman. Of course,
the point count has to support the Stayman bids. When you play with a new partner, you should discuss whether or not
you want to play Jacoby Transfers with SYSTEMS ON!

Please join us at 1 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays for ACBL Duplicate Bridge. Share hands, comments, and questions
with Sarah Robin. E-mail: bridgeprof1@gmail.com.

BRIDGE CLUBS See Individual Clubs for Contact Information

LADIES FRIDAY BRIDGE Sharon Biernat, 941-833-4441 or 941-286-3062, biefla@embarqmail.com

May 5: May 12: May 19: May 26:
1 – Jane Stenberg 1 – Elaine Erickson 1 – Nancy Crimmins 1 – Marian Harkins
2 – Dot Gross 2 – Ruby Norris 2 – Susie Humphries 2 – Jeanne Hogan
3 – Sharon Biernat 3 – Jeanne Hogan 3 – Marcia Schuman 3 – Brenda Wilmes
Melissa Brown and Ruby Norris bid and made a grand slam.

Congratulations to our winners. We meet every Friday at 12:15 p.m. Play starts shortly thereafter. All players are
required to be members of the Civic Association. To join the Association, please call the front desk at 941-637-1655 or
visit the Association’s website, www.pgica.org and select “Membership”. If you wish to play and are not signed up,
please contact Sharon Biernat at biefla@embarqmail.com.
MONDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE Lois Olsen, 941-575-2248, olsenpg@gmail.com

May 15: June 5:
First – Christ Taylor, Pauline Tellier First – Marcia Ling, Lois Olsen
Second - Lila Jameson, Mid Nobel Second - Julia Stromeckyj and Jeanne Hogan
(Tie) Polly and Gene Engebrecht

We play at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month. Anyone who is a member of the Civic Association
is invited to join us. If you wish to play and want additional information, please contact Lois Olsen, 941-575-2248,
olsenpg@gmail.com or Sharon Biernat, 941-833-4441, biefla@embarqmail.com.

MEN’S SOCIAL BRIDGE Randy Rosen, 941-661-6957, pgirs@comcast.net

Please join us for Men’s Social Bridge Monday morning 9 a.m. to Noon. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet some great
guys, play bridge, and talk. We look forward to having you join us. Questions? Call Randy 941-505-4036.

COUPLES BRIDGE Mary Lee Ruelle, 941-575-4839, mulinex49@gmail.com
Couples Bridge meets at 2 p.m. the first and third Wednesday each month at the Civic Association. We are a fun group
and invite anyone wanting to play and enjoy a nice afternoon. Contact Mary Lee at 941-575-4839.
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