Understanding GIB Bid Descriptions Hand features. GIB internally describes hands using the following features: High card points, using 4321 count; Total points = HCP + short-suit points …

After a single raise of a major suit, GIB plays two-way game tries. The next step (1 ♥-2 ♥-2♠, 1♠-2♠-2NT) is a short-suit game try, showing unspecified shortness. Responder can bid the next …

Dec 13, 2022 · GIB system notes say that it plays 4SF, and the example suggests that 4th suit is artificial unless also a jump. But yesterday I played a Free Trick & Cheat Randoms tournament …

Sep 1, 2019 · Still, If GIB expects 5-5 in the majors, GIB should take a preference to spades with 4 card support for at least a 9 card fit, instead of passing in what would looks to be an 8 card …

Jan 25, 2012 · Then again, I also notice that, when declaring, GIB oppoents usually play the Ace from Dummy for the K-Drop / Ruff Guard whenever an opponent leads from a suit with the …

Apr 1, 2021 · For example, GIB never miscounts a suit. It never misses a spot card. It never forgets its own system. It never fails to notice… well, anything. Overall, GIB plays better than …

Aug 17, 2017 · GIB didn't have a good idea when to bid 2/1 by a passed hand rather than 1NT (P P 1♠ P, 1N on x KQxxxxx x Axxx was the most striking example). Now GIB will make a 2/1 by …

Jul 25, 2024 · GIB's logic doesn't take into account suit quality at all; it just prefers diamonds to clubs. But having denied the offshape double by accepting the transfer, 3 ♥ is entirely …

Apr 18, 2012 · It's not a help suit try, since it doesn't show any particular quality of the suit, just length. GIB's responses to the game try are: 3N: Balanced maximum (14-15 HCP), no royal …

Apr 16, 2023 · You passed, showing potentially nothing, and then doubled, which is 100% undefined. I don't know what the exact algorithm is, but assuming the opponents play …