Norway - World Championships System Review

Austberg-Saelensminde

http://www.worldbridge.org/people/person.asp?qryid=3746
http://www.worldbridge.org/people/person.asp?qryid=3744
Summary: many years of world class experience

Approach: Standard

1C: 3+
1D: 3+
1M: 5+
1NT: (14)15-17
2C: Strong: undefined, likely 22+ Bal or strong Unbal
2D: Weak, Ms
2M: Weak, 6M
2NT: 20-21
1NT Overcall: 15-17
Jump Overcalls: Weak
Cues: 1M-2M: OM+C, 1m-2m: Ms
1X Relays/1C Transfers/Gazzilli: None

Watch for: Super weak Multi with no strong option (ask when 2D or 2M opened if 6-7 points), ask when Bal hands open 1D

Brogeland-Lindqvist

http://www.worldbridge.org/people/person.asp?qryid=3743
http://www.worldbridge.org/people/person.asp?qryid=3518
Summary: many/many(most junior) years of world class experience

Approach: Modern

1C: 2+ (can have 2Cs and 4Ds, not clear which Bal opens 1D)
1D: 4+
1M: 5+
1NT: (14)15-17
2C: Strong: 22+ or 8.5+ tricks, but likely not 24+ Bal
2D: Multi: (2)3-7 with a 6M (may have 5M NV vs. Vul), or 24+ Bal
2M: Weak, 8-11, 6M
2NT: 20-21
1NT Overcall: 15-18
Jump Overcalls: Light, but not bad Vul vs. NV
Cues: 1M-2M: OM+ C, 1m-2m: Ms
1X Relays/1C Transfers/Gazzilli: 1C Transfers

Watch for: Super weak Multi with very strong option, ask when Bal hands open 1D, the 1M-1 under response is natural or a weak M raise

Groetheim-Tundal

http://www.worldbridge.org/people/person.asp?qryid=8126
http://www.worldbridge.org/people/person.asp?qryid=16872
Summary: many years of world class experience

Approach: Big Club

1C: 16+, can be less with good playing strength
1D: 1+, (10)11-16, hand types undefined, likely 11-13 Bal or 11-15 Unbal max 5Cs usually no 5cM
1M: 5+ (4 possible in 3rd), 11-15, 9-15 NV vs. Vul
1NT: 14-16
2C: (5)6+Cs, 11-15, 9-15 NV vs. Vul
2D: Multi: weak, 2-10 with 5H or 5S
2M: Weak, 2M except 2H NV vs. Vul Weak, 2-8, Ms
2NT: 5H-5m, 9-12
1NT Overcall: 15-18
Jump Overcalls: Weak, 1C-2D Majors, 1M-3C Both minors, 3X 13-16 except NV vs Vul Preemptive
Cues: 1M-2M: OM+ C, 1m-2D: Ms
1X Relays/1C Transfers/Gazzilli: 1C(Big) Suit switch responses, 1D-1H(Ss or Relay), 1S-1NT Relay

Watch for: Big Club, 5cM Multi, 2NT H+m, ask 1D hand types