//
//===============================================================================
//
// TryConvention()
//
// check if we can use an Jacoby 2NT Bid here
//
BOOL CJacoby2NTConvention::TryConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
//
// the requirements for an Jacoby 2NT Bid are:
// 1: Partner must have opened with 1 of a major
// 2: we must not have bid yet
// 3: we have 13+ points and 4+ card trump support
int nOpeningBid = pDOC->GetOpeningBid();
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
// test conditions 1 - 4
if ( ISBID(nOpeningBid) && (nOpeningBid == nPartnersBid) &&
(ISMAJOR(BID_SUIT(bidState.nPartnersBid))) && (bidState.nPartnersBidLevel == 1) &&
(bidState.m_numBidTurns == 0) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(13)) &&
(bidState.numSupportCards >= 4) )
{
// passed the test
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// calc adjusted pts
int nSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
bidState.SetAgreedSuit(nSuit);
bidState.fAdjPts = hand.RevalueHand(REVALUE_DUMMY, nSuit, TRUE);
//
status << "J2N1! Partner opened " & BTS(nPartnersBid) & ", and with " &
bidState.fAdjPts & " pts in hand and " & bidState.numSupportCards &
"-card trump support, we can bid Jacoby 2NT to ask for partner's strength.\n";
bidState.SetBid(BID_2NT);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED);
return TRUE;
}
//
//=========================================================
//
// RespondToConvention()
//
// respond to partner's preemptive shutout bid of 3, 4, or 5
//
BOOL CShutoutBidsConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
if (bidState.GetActiveConvention())
return FALSE;
//
// Bidding in response to an opening preemptive shutout bid?
// check requirements
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
//
// check to see if partner did in fact make a shutout bid
//
if (((nPartnersBidLevel >= 3) && (nPartnersBidLevel <= 5)) &&
(bidState.m_numPartnerBidsMade == 1) &&
(nPartnersSuit != NOTRUMP) &&
(bidState.m_bPartnerOpenedForTeam))
{
// okay, met requirements
}
else
{
// failed the test
return FALSE;
}
//
// in general, pass a shutout bid unless we have an exceedingly
// strong hand
//
// first state expectations
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = OPEN_PTS(6);
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = OPEN_PTS(9);
status << "SHUTR0! Partner made a preemptive " & bidState.szPB &
" bid, showing a " &
((bidState.nPartnersBidLevel==3)? 7:(bidState.nPartnersBidLevel==4)? 8:9) &
"-card " & bidState.szPSS & " suit with no tricks outside the suit, and most likely " &
bidState.m_fPartnersMin & "-" & bidState.m_fPartnersMax & " points.\n";
// adjust team point estimates
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints = fAdjPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints = fAdjPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints = fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints = fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
// raise a 3 bid to game if we have enough to make game
// the requiremetns are:
// 1: 4 cards in the suit,
// 2: 5 playing tricks for a major suit, or 6 for a minor
// 3: 2 QT's, and
// 4: >= 26 team pts for a major game, or >= 29 pts for a minor game
int nBid;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
double numQuickTricks = bidState.numQuickTricks;
int numLikelyWinners = bidState.numLikelyWinners;
double fMinTPPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPPoints;
double fMaxTPPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints;
//
if ((nPartnersBidLevel == 3) && (ISMAJOR(nPartnersSuit)) &&
(numSupportCards >= 4) && (numQuickTricks >= 2) &&
(numLikelyWinners >= 5) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GAME))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit,4);
status << "SHUTR2! We have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & "/" & fAdjPts &
" points in hand, for a total of " & fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, strong support for partner's long " &
bidState.szPSS & " suit (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), plus " & numQuickTricks & " QTs and " & numLikelyWinners &
" likely winners, so we can safely bid game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// raise a minor to game as above, but with 5-card
// support && 6+ winners && 28+ TPs
if ((nPartnersBidLevel <= 4) && (ISMINOR(nPartnersSuit)) &&
(numSupportCards >= 5) && (numQuickTricks >= 2) &&
(numLikelyWinners >= 6) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_MINOR_GAME))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit,5);
status << "SHUTR4! We have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & "/" & fAdjPts &
" points in hand, for a total of " & fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, strong support for partner's long " &
bidState.szPSS & " suit (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), plus " & numQuickTricks & " QTs and " & numLikelyWinners &
" likely winners, so we can safely bid a minor game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// raise a 3 or 4 bid to slam with strong support,
// >= 32 TPs, and 4 QTs
if ((nPartnersBidLevel < 5) && (nPartnersSuitSupport >= SS_GOOD_SUPPORT) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 4) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_SLAM))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit,6);
status << "SHUTR6! We have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & "/" & fAdjPts &
" points in hand, for a total of " & fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner's long " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit (holding " & bidState.szHP & "), plus " & numQuickTricks &
" QTs, so we can safely bid a slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// else, just pass
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "SHUTR9! With " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & "/" & fAdjPts &
" points in hand, for a total of " & fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, holding " & bidState.szHP &
" in support of partner's " & bidState.szPSS & " suit, and with only " &
numQuickTricks & " QTs and " & numLikelyWinners &
" likely winners, we have no real reason to bid anything, so just pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
//===============================================================================
//
// TryConvention()
//
// check if we can use an Gambling 3NT Bid here
//
BOOL CGambling3NTConvention::TryConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
//
// the requirements for opening a STANDARD Gambling 3NT Bid are:
// 1: a solid 7+ card minor suit,
// 2: 10-12 HCPs,
// 3: no voids or small singletons, and
// 4: no outside stoppers
//
// the requirements for opening an ACOL Gambling 3NT Bid are:
// 1: a solid 7+ card minor suit,
// 2: 16-21 HCPs,
// 3: no voids or small singletons, and
// 4: stoppers in at least 2 of the remaining 3 suits
// see which version we're playing
int bStandardGambling3NT = (pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tnGambling3NTVersion) == 0);
// see if we have any small singletons
bool bSmallSingletons = false;
if (bidState.numSingletons > 0)
{
for(int i=0; i<4; i++)
{
CSuitHoldings& suit = hand.GetSuit(i);
if ((suit.GetNumCards() == 1) && (suit[0]->GetFaceValue() < TEN))
{
bSmallSingletons = true;
break;
}
}
}
// see if we have a solid suit
int nSuit = NONE;
if (hand.GetSuit(CLUBS).IsSolid() && (bidState.numCardsInSuit[CLUBS] >= 7))
nSuit = CLUBS;
else if (hand.GetSuit(DIAMONDS).IsSolid() && (bidState.numCardsInSuit[DIAMONDS] >= 7))
nSuit = DIAMONDS;
// test for std and ACOL Gambling 3NT conditions
int numValidBidsMade = pDOC->GetNumValidBidsMade();
if ( bStandardGambling3NT && (numValidBidsMade == 0) && (ISSUIT(nSuit)) &&
(bidState.fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) && (bidState.fCardPts <= OPEN_PTS(12)) &&
(bidState.numVoids == 0) && !bSmallSingletons &&
(bidState.numSuitsStopped == 1) )
{
// passed the test for standard gambling 3NT
status << "G3NT1! With a solid " & bidState.numCardsInSuit[nSuit] &
"-card " & STSS(nSuit) & " suit, " & bidState.fCardPts &
" HCPs, no voids, no small singletons, and no outside stoppers, "
" go ahead and bid a Gambling 3NT.\n";
}
else if ( !bStandardGambling3NT && (numValidBidsMade == 0) && (ISSUIT(nSuit)) &&
(bidState.fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(16)) && (bidState.fCardPts <= OPEN_PTS(21)) &&
(bidState.numVoids == 0) && !bSmallSingletons &&
(bidState.numSuitsStopped >= 3) )
{
// passed the test for ACOL gambling 3NT
status << "G3NT2! With a solid " & bidState.numCardsInSuit[nSuit] &
"-card " & STSS(nSuit) & " suit, " & bidState.fCardPts &
" HCPs, no voids, no small singletons, and stoppers in " &
((bidState.numSuitsStopped == 4)? "all four suits" : "two outside suits") &
", go ahead and bid an ACOL Gambling 3NT.\n";
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// OK, go ahead and bid 3NT
bidState.SetBid(BID_3NT);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED);
return TRUE;
}
//
//-----------------------------------------------------
//
// respond to partner's Gambling 3NT Bid
//
BOOL CGambling3NTConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
if ((bidState.GetActiveConvention() != NULL) &&
(bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
return FALSE;
//
// make a responding bid
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nOpeningBid = pDOC->GetOpeningBid();
int nBid = NONE;
//
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus == CONV_INACTIVE)
{
//
// Bidding in response to partner's Gambling 3NT
//
// and test conditions
// partner must have opened at 3NT
if ( (nOpeningBid == nPartnersBid) && (bidState.nPartnersBid == BID_3NT) )
{
// passed the test
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// see which version of gambling 3NT we're playing
int bStandardGambling3NT = (pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tnGambling3NTVersion) == 0);
//
if (bStandardGambling3NT)
{
// standard Gambling 3NT
status << "G3NT10! Partner bid a Gambling 3NT, indicating " &
OPEN_PTS(10) & "-" & OPEN_PTS(12) & " HCPs, a solid 7+ card minor, "
" no voids or small singletons, and no outside stoppers.\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(10, 12);
// if we have stoppers in at least 3 suits and no void minors, pass
if ((bidState.numSuitsStopped >= 3) &&
(bidState.numCardsInSuit[CLUBS] > 0) && (bidState.numCardsInSuit[DIAMONDS] > 0))
{
status << "G3NT12! Since we have " & bidState.numSuitsStopped & " suits stopped and no minor suit voids, we can pass.\n";
nBid = BID_3NT;
}
else
{
nBid = BID_4C;
if (bidState.numSuitsStopped < 3)
status << "G3NT13! But since we have only " & bidState.numSuitsStopped & " suits stopped, we have to respond with " & BTS(nBid) &
", which partner can correct to 4D if necessary.\n";
else
status << "G3NT14! But since we are void in the " &
((bidState.numCardsInSuit[CLUBS] == 0)? "Club" : "Diamond") &
" suit, we have to respond at " & BTS(nBid) &
", which partner can correct to 4D if necessary.\n";
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1);
return TRUE;
}
}
else
{
// ACOL Gambling 3NT
// pass unless there's interest in slam
status << "G3NT20! Partner bid an ACOL Gambling 3NT, indicating " &
OPEN_PTS(16) & "-" & OPEN_PTS(21) & " HCPs, a solid 7+ card minor, "
" no voids or small singletons, and stoppers in at least 2 outside suits.\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(16, 21);
// respond positively only if there's interest in slam
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= PTS_SLAM)
{
// bid slam directly
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GRAND_SLAM)
{
nBid = BID_7NT;
status << "G3NT21! With a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, bid a grand slam directly at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_6NT;
status << "G3NT22! With a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, bid slam directly at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
// gotta pass
status << "G3NT29! But with a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we have no interest in slam and have to pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1)
{
// we must have responded with a 4C, so pass here
// see if partner made sense
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_4D) || (nPartnersBid == BID_PASS))
status << "G3NT40! Pass partner's " & BTS(nPartnersBid) & " and conclude the Gambling 3NT convention and pass.\n";
else
status << "G3NT41! Partner's " & BTS(nPartnersBid) & " bid doesn't make sense, so end the Gambling 3NT convention and pas.\n";
//
bidState.SetBid(BID_PASS);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
return FALSE;
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------------
//
// MakeOpeningBid()
//
// make initial bid
//
int CBidEngine::MakeOpeningBid()
{
CPlayerStatusDialog& status = *m_pStatusDlg;
//
status << "2Opening bid for team.\n";
//
//--------------------------------------------------------
//
// First check to see if we can open using a convention
// e.g., weak 2, stong 2, preemptive 3/4, etc.
//
if (pCurrConvSet->ApplyConventionTests(*m_pPlayer, *m_pHand, *m_pCardLocation, m_ppGuessedHands, *this, *m_pStatusDlg))
{
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
//
//--------------------------------------------------------
//
// see if we can open No Trumps
//
int NTMin[3], NTMax[3];
//
NTMin[0] = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn1NTRangeMinPts);
NTMax[0] = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn1NTRangeMaxPts);
NTMin[1] = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn2NTRangeMinPts);
NTMax[1] = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn2NTRangeMaxPts);
NTMin[2] = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn3NTRangeMinPts);
NTMax[2] = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn3NTRangeMaxPts);
//
if ((bBalanced) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(NTMin[0])))
{
//
status << "A00! Have " & fCardPts & " HCP's with a balanced hand.\n";
// but if we have a good 5-card major, open it in a suit
// but not if we have to overcall to do so
BOOL bNeedToOvercall = FALSE;
if ( ((nLHOBid > BID_PASS) || (nRHOBid > BID_PASS)) && (nPartnersBid <= BID_PASS))
bNeedToOvercall = TRUE;
//
if (IsSuitOpenable(HEARTS) && !bNeedToOvercall)
{
status << "A02! But with an openable " & numCardsInSuit[HEARTS] &
"-card Heart suit, prefer to open in the major instead of in No Trump.\n";
goto escape1;
}
if (IsSuitOpenable(SPADES) && !bNeedToOvercall)
{
status << "A04! But with an openable " & numCardsInSuit[SPADES] &
"-card Spade suit, prefer to open in the major instead of in No Trump.\n";
goto escape1;
}
// check range for 1NT
// NCR-285 Need stopper if opponents have bid!!!
BOOL bHaveOppsStopped = TRUE;
if ((nRHOBid != BID_PASS) && ISSUIT(nRHOSuit))
bHaveOppsStopped = m_pHand->IsSuitStopped(nRHOSuit); // NCR-285 consider if their suit is stopped
else if ((nLHOBid != BID_PASS) && ISSUIT(nLHOSuit))
bHaveOppsStopped = m_pHand->IsSuitStopped(nLHOSuit); // NCR-285 ditto
if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(NTMin[0])) && (fCardPts <= NTMax[0]) && bHaveOppsStopped) // NCR-285 added test
{
// NCR-18 Check if RHO bid NT and double
if(nRHOBid == BID_1NT){
m_nBid = BID_DOUBLE; // NCR-337 Problem here. This is not a Takeout double???
status << "A07! This meet the rqmts for the 1NT opening range (" & NTMin[0] & "-" & NTMax[0]
& "), but RHO has bid 1NT, so Double.\n";
}else {
// open 1NT
m_nBid = BID_1NT;
status << "A08! This meet the rqmts for the 1NT opening range (" & NTMin[0] & "-" & NTMax[0] & "), so bid 1NT.\n";
}
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
else if ((fCardPts > OPEN_PTS(NTMax[0])) && (fCardPts < NTMin[1]))
{
// in-between 1 & 2 situation; bid interim suit
m_nNextIntendedBid = NIB_JUMP_NT;
if (numOpenableSuits > 0)
{
// bid 1 of lowest openable suit
m_nBid = GetLowestOpenableBid(SUITS_ANY,OT_OPENER,1);
// NCR-335 Don't bid 4 card major with 5CardMajor convention
if (ISMAJOR(BID_SUIT(m_nBid)) && pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tid5CardMajors)
&& (numCardsInSuit[BID_SUIT(m_nBid)] < 5) )
{
// Use Diamonds if 4, else clubs (have balanced hand here)
Suit bidThis = numCardsInSuit[DIAMONDS] >= 4 ? DIAMONDS : CLUBS;
m_nBid = MAKEBID(bidThis, 1); // NCR-335 use minor
}
status << "A10! This exceeds the max pts for a 1NT opening (" & NTMax[0] &
"), but is less than min pts for 2NT (" & NTMin[1] &
"). So bid the lowest openable suit of " & BTS(m_nBid) &
" for now, then try for a jump shift to 2NT later.\n";
}
else
{
// go ahead and bid the preferred suit
if (!pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tid5CardMajors) )
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit,1);
}
else
{
m_nBid = BID_1C;
}
status << "A14! This exceeds the max pts for a 1NT opening (" & NTMax[0] &
"), but is less than min pts for 2NT (" & NTMin[1] &
" and we have no good openable suit, so just bid " & BTS(m_nBid) &
" for now.\n";
}
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
// NCR can't use 2NT if using unusual NT convention
else if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(NTMin[1])) && (fCardPts <= NTMax[1])
// && !pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tidUnusualNT) // NCR not relevant for Opening???
// NCR test that hand does NOT have a worthless doubleton
&& ((m_pHand->GetNumDoubletons() == 0) // OK if no doubletons
|| (m_pHand->GetNumDoubletons() >= 1)
&& !m_pHand->HasWorthlessDoubleton()) //or if its not worthless
)
{
// open 2NT
m_nBid = BID_2NT;
status << "A20! This meets the rqmts for a 2NT opening (" &
NTMin[1] & "-" & NTMax[1] & "), so bid 2NT.\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
else if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(NTMax[1])) && (NTMin[2] < 0)) // NCR ??? see next else if
{
// > pts for 2NT, but 3NT opening not allowed NCR what does not allowed mean???
// so bid 2C
m_nBid = BID_2C;
status << "A30! This exceeds the max pts for a 2NT opening (" & NTMax[1] &
"), but a 3NT opening has been disallowed, so open with " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
else if ((fCardPts > OPEN_PTS(NTMax[1])) && (fCardPts < NTMin[2]))
{
// in-between 2 & 3 situation; bid 2 of interim suit
// and bid NT later
m_nNextIntendedBid = NIB_NT;
if (numOpenableSuits > 0)
{
// bid 1 of lowest openable suit
m_nBid = GetLowestOpenableBid(SUITS_ANY,OT_OPENER,1);
status << "A40! This exceeds the max pts for a 2NT opening (" &
NTMax[1] & "), but is less than min pts for 3NT (" &
NTMin[2] & "). So bid the lowest openable suit of " &
BTS(m_nBid) & " for now, then jump shift to NT later.\n";
}
else
{
// no good openable suits; just bid preferred suit
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit,1);;
status << "A42! This exceeds the max pts for a 2NT opening (" &
NTMax[1] & "), but is less than min pts for 3NT (" &
NTMin[2] & "), and have no good openable suit, so bid " &
BTS(m_nBid) & " for now.\n";
}
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
else if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(NTMin[2])) && (fCardPts <= NTMax[2])
// NCR test that hand does NOT have a worthless doubleton
&& ((m_pHand->GetNumDoubletons() == 0) // OK if no doubletons
|| (m_pHand->GetNumDoubletons() >= 1)
&& !m_pHand->HasWorthlessDoubleton()) //or if its not worthless
)
{
// open 3NT
m_nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "A50! Bid 3NT.\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
/* NCR remove falling into a 3NT bid
else // if(!pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tidUnusualNT)) // NCR added Unusual test???
{
// > 3NT point range? unusual, but open 3NT for now
m_nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "A60! bid 3NT with balanced hand and " & fCardPts & " points.\n"; // NCR
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
*/
} // end balanced hand with > min pts
escape1:
//
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
//
// See if we can open at the 1-level
//
// open at the 1-level if we have:
// 1: 14+ points in high cards
// 2: 13+ HCPs with 2 Quick Tricks
// 3: 12+ HCPs with 2 QTs and a rebiddable suit
// 4: 12+ HCPs with 2 QTs and a 5-card suit
// 5: 12+ HCPs with balanced dist (weak NT mode only)
// 6: 10+ HCPs opening in 3rd or 4th seat and a good suit NCR ???
// 7: 15+ Total points with 2 QTs
// 8: 14+ Total points with 2 QTs and a rebiddable suit
// 9: 13+ Total points with 2 QTs and a rebiddable suit of 6+ cards
//
// we can only open if the opponents haven't opened yet
// if they have, the COvercallsCovention object should have looked into
// a posssible overcall.
if ((nLHOBid > BID_PASS) || (nRHOBid > BID_PASS))
{
status << "B00! We cannot overcall and the hand is not appropriate for any other bid, so pass.\n";
m_nBid = BID_PASS;
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
// the suit to open us usually the best suit
nSuit = GetBestOpeningSuit();
// case 1: 14+ points in high cards
if (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(14))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E01! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
// case 2: 13+ HCP's && 2 QT's
if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(13)) && (numQuickTricks >= 2))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E02! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards and " & numQuickTricks &
" quick tricks, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
// case 3: 12+ HCP's, 2 QT's, & a rebiddable suit
// NCR-680 reduce QTs
if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(12)) && (numQuickTricks >= PT_COUNT(2)) &&
(numRebiddableSuits > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E03! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards, " & numQuickTricks &
" quick tricks, and a rebiddable suit in " & STS(nSuit) &
", so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
// case 4: 12+ HCP's, 2 QT's, & a 5-card suit
if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(12)) && (numQuickTricks >= 2) &&
(m_pHand->GetNumSuitsOfAtLeast(5) > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E04! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards, " & numQuickTricks &
" quick tricks, and a " & numCardsInSuit[nSuit] &
"-card suit, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
// case 5: 12+ HCP's & a balanced dist in Weak NTs
if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(12)) && (bBalanced) &&
(pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn1NTRange) == 0))
{
m_nBid = BID_1NT;
status << "E05! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards, a balanced hand, " &
"and playing Weak No Trumps, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
// case 6: 10+ HCPs opening in 3rd or 4th seat & a good suit
// if ((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10))
if ((fCardPts >= 10) // NCR-206 Hard 10 and > 4 cards
&& (((nBiddingOrder == 2) && (numCardsInSuit[nSuit] > 4))
// NCR require Having spades to open light in 4th
|| ((nBiddingOrder == 3) & (numCardsInSuit[SPADES] > 3))
&& (nSuit == SPADES))
&& (numOpenableSuits > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E07! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards in "
& ((nBiddingOrder == 2)? "3rd" : "4th") &
" position and a " & SSTS(nSuit) & " " & STSS(nSuit) &
" suit, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
// case 7: 15+ Total points and 10 HCPs, with 2 QTs
if ((fPts >= OPEN_PTS(15)) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) && (numQuickTricks >= 2))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E08! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & " total points with "
& numQuickTricks & " QT's, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
//
// case 8: 14+ Total points with 10+ HCPs, 2 QTs
// and a rebiddable suit
if ((fPts >= OPEN_PTS(14)) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) && (numRebiddableSuits > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E09! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & " total points with "
& numQuickTricks & " QT's and a rebiddable suit, so bid "
& BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
//
// case 9: 13+ Total points with 10+ HCPs, 2 QTs and a
// rebiddable suit of 6+ cards
if ((fPts >= OPEN_PTS(13)) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) && (numRebiddableSuits > 0) &&
(numPrefSuitCards >= 6) &&
(nSuitStrength[nPrefSuit] > SS_OPENABLE))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E10! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & " total points with "
& numQuickTricks & " QT's and a " & numCardsInSuit[nSuit] &
"-card rebiddable suit, so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------
//
// now test for optional 1-level openings
//
int nAllowed1Opens = pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tnAllowable1Openings);
//
// option 1: 11+ HCPs with 2 QTs, a rebiddable suit, &
// length in both majors
//
if ((nAllowed1Opens & OB_11_HCPS_RBS_LM) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(11)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) && (numRebiddableSuits > 0) &&
(numCardsInSuit[HEARTS] >= 4) && (numCardsInSuit[SPADES] >= 4))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E21! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards, " & numQuickTricks &
" quick tricks, a rebiddable suit, and length in both majors " &
"(optional opening condition #1), so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
//
// option 2: 11+ HCPs with 2 QTs and a 6-card suit
//
if ((nAllowed1Opens & OB_11_HCPS_6CS) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(11)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) &&
(m_pHand->GetNumSuitsOfAtLeast(6) > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E22! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards with " & numQuickTricks &
" QT's and a " & numCardsInSuit[nSuit] &
"-card suit (optional opening condition #2), so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
//
// option 3: 14+ Total points with 10 HCPs, 2 QTs, and a
// good suit
//
if ((nAllowed1Opens & OB_14_TCPS_GS) &&
(fPts >= OPEN_PTS(14)) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) && (numSolidSuits > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E23! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & "total points with " & numQuickTricks &
" QT's and a " & SSTS(nSuit) & " " & STSS(nSuit) &
" suit (optional opening condition #3), so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
//
// option 4: 14+ Total points with 10 HCPs, 2 QTs, and a
// long suit (6+ cards)
//
if ((nAllowed1Opens & OB_14_TCPS_LS) &&
(fPts >= OPEN_PTS(14)) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) &&
(m_pHand->GetNumSuitsOfAtLeast(6) > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E24! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & " total points with " & numQuickTricks &
" QT's and a " & numCardsInSuit[nSuit] &"-card " & STSS(nSuit) &
" suit (optional opening condition #4), so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
//
// option 5: 13+ Total points with 2 QTs, 10 HCPs,
// and a 6-card suit
//
if ((nAllowed1Opens & OB_13_TCPS_LS) &&
// NCR-390 Add in distribution points here and below in status msg
((fPts + fDistPts) >= OPEN_PTS(13)) && (fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)) &&
(numQuickTricks >= 2) &&
(m_pHand->GetNumSuitsOfAtLeast(6) > 0))
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E25! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & (fPts+fDistPts) &" total points with " & numQuickTricks &
" QT's and a " & numCardsInSuit[nSuit] & "-card " & STSS(nSuit) &
" suit (optional opening condition #5), so bid " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
/*
//
// special case: 13 pts + 1 for every 0.5 QTs missing
if ((fPts > OPEN_PTS(13)) && (numQuickTricks < 2))
{
int nRqmt = 13 + (int)(((2.0 - numQuickTricks)*2));
if (fPts >= nRqmt)
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E27! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts &
" total points; shade opening requirement of 2 QT's and make do with " & numQuickTricks &
" QT's in light of the high total point count; open " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
}
*/
// NCR-356 Loosen up a bit here - bid 5 card major if ...
if((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(13)) && ISMAJOR(nSuit) && (numCardsInSuit[nSuit] >= 5)
&& pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tid5CardMajors) )
{
m_nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit,1);
status << "E28! Have " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts &
" total points; shade opening requirement of 2 QT's and make do with " & numQuickTricks &
" QT's; open " & BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
} // end NCR-356
// NCR Is Convenient minor (goes with 5card Majors) appropriate - 13 HCPs and 3 clubs
if((fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(13)) && pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tid5CardMajors)
&& (numCardsInSuit[CLUBS] >= 3))
{
m_nBid = BID_1C;
if(numCardsInSuit[DIAMONDS] > numCardsInSuit[CLUBS]) // NCR-507 Bid Diamonds if more of them
m_nBid = BID_1D;
status << "E31! Have " & fCardPts & " points in high cards , so bid a Convenient minor "
& BTS(m_nBid) & ".\n";
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);
}
//
//--------------------------------------------------------
//
// All attempts at opening failed, so return a PASS
//
status << "Z00! Hand is insufficient for any opening, so pass.\n";
m_nBid = BID_PASS;
return ValidateBid(m_nBid);;
}
//
//===============================================================================
//
// TryConvention()
//
// check if we can bid a takeout double here
//
BOOL CNegativeDoublesConvention::TryConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
//
// Negative doubles are made in the third position after
// partner opens and RHO overcalls up to 2S.
// The requirements for a negative doubles are:
// 1: partner must have opened the bidding,
// 2: we must either have passesed or not bid yet
// 3: RHO must have overcalled at a level no higher than 2S,
// 4: have 4+ cards in each unbid major, (5+ at the 2-level),
// 5: holding 6+ points at the 1-level, or 11+ at the 2-level, and finally,
// 6: don't have decent support for partner's suit
// test conditions 1, 2, 3, and 5
if ((bidState.m_bPartnerOpenedForTeam) && (bidState.m_numBidTurns <= 1) &&
(bidState.nLHOBid <= BID_PASS) && (bidState.nRHOBid > BID_PASS)
// NCR-145 Can't do NegDouble over Opening bid of Double
&& (bidState.nPartnersOpeningBid != BID_DOUBLE)
// NCR-294 Can't do NegDbl over NT
&& (bidState.nRHOSuit != NOTRUMP)
// NCR-116 split test into 2 parts depending on bid level
&& (((bidState.nRHOBid <= BID_1S) && (bidState.fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(6)))
// NCR-116 higher level takes more points
|| ((bidState.nRHOBid <= BID_2S) && (bidState.fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(11))))
&& !ISBID(bidState.nPreviousBid)) // NCR test if we made a previous bid
{
// passed the initial tests
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// test condition #6
// if we can raise partner or shift over the opponent,
// don't bother with a negative double
int nRHOBid = bidState.nRHOBid;
int nRHOBidLevel = bidState.nRHOBidLevel;
int nRHOSuit = bidState.nRHOSuit;
//
if (nRHOBidLevel == 1)
{
/*
// see if we can raise partner at the 2-level
if (pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tidLimitRaises))
{
if ((bidState.numSupportCards >= 3) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(6)))
{
// we can raise partner at the 2-level, so forget the neg double
return FALSE;
}
else if (bidState.numSupportCards >= 3) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(6)))
{
// likewise, w/o limit raises
return FALSE;
}
}
*/
if ((bidState.numSupportCards >= 3) &&
(bidState.numSupportCards >= 3) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(6)))
{
// if we can raise partner at the 2-level, forget the neg double
if (pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tidLimitRaises) &&
(bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(11)) && (bidState.fPts < OPEN_PTS(13)))
return FALSE; // limit raise
else if (!pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tidLimitRaises) &&
(bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(13)) && (bidState.fPts < OPEN_PTS(17)))
return FALSE; // single raise
}
// check up to 2 suits
for (int i=0;i<2;i++)
{
// see if we can switch to this suit
int nSuit = hand.GetSuitsByPreference(i);
if (bidState.IsSuitShiftable(nSuit) && (nSuit > nRHOSuit))
return FALSE;
}
}
//
if (nRHOBidLevel == 2)
{
// see if we can safely raise partner at the 2-level
if ((bidState.numSupportCards >= 3) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(6)) && (bidState.nPartnersSuit > nRHOSuit))
{
// we can raise partner at the 2-level, so forget the neg double
return FALSE;
}
// see if we can raise partner to the 3-level (either 11 or 13 pts)
double nReqPts = pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tidLimitRaises)? OPEN_PTS(11) : OPEN_PTS(13);
if ((bidState.numSupportCards >= 4) && (bidState.fPts >= nReqPts))
{
// we can raise partner to the 3-level, so forget the neg double
return FALSE;
}
// check up to 2 suits for a shift at the 2-level
for (int i=0;i<2;i++)
{
// see if we can switch to this suit
int nSuit = hand.GetSuitsByPreference(i);
if (bidState.IsSuitShiftable(nSuit))
{
// we can shift to the suit, but see if we have the pts
if ((nSuit < bidState.nPartnersSuit) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(10)))
return FALSE; // can shift to a lower suit at the 2-level
else if ((nSuit > bidState.nPartnersSuit) && (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(19)))
return FALSE; // can (jump) shift to a higher suit at the 2-level
}
}
}
else if (nRHOBidLevel == 3)
{
// opp. overcalled at 3-level; too high a level for a neg. double
return FALSE;
}
// test condition 4
// mark which majors are unbid
int nMajorSuits[2] = { 1, 1 };
if (bidState.nPartnersSuit == HEARTS)
nMajorSuits[0] = 0; // Hearts have been bid
else if (bidState.nPartnersSuit == SPADES)
nMajorSuits[1] = 0; // spades have been bid
//
if (bidState.nRHOSuit == HEARTS)
nMajorSuits[0] = 0;
else if (bidState.nRHOSuit == SPADES)
nMajorSuits[1] = 0;
// if both majors have been bid, we can't use negative doubles
if ((!nMajorSuits[0]) && (!nMajorSuits[1]))
return FALSE;
//
if (bidState.nRHOBidLevel == 1)
{
// at the 1-level, need 4+ cards in each unbid major and 6+ pts
if ( ((nMajorSuits[0]) && (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS) < 4)) ||
((nMajorSuits[1]) && (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES) < 4)) ||
(bidState.fPts < OPEN_PTS(6)))
return FALSE;
}
else
{
// at the 2-level, need 5+ cards in each unbid major and 11+ pts
if ( ((nMajorSuits[0]) && (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS) < 5)) ||
((nMajorSuits[1]) && (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES) < 5)) ||
(bidState.fPts < OPEN_PTS(11)))
return FALSE;
}
//
// finally, see if we have _too many_ points for a neg. double (19+)
//
if (bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(19))
{
// status << "NEGDBLX! We have the holdings for a negative double, but our " &
// bidState.fPts & " points are too much\n";
return FALSE;
}
//
// we've now passed all the tests, so make the bid
//
if (bidState.nRHOBidLevel == 1)
status << "NEGDBL1! With " & bidState.fPts & "/" & bidState.fPts &
" points and 4 cards in the unbid majors, bid a negative double.\n";
else
status << "NEGDBL2! With " & bidState.fPts & "/" & bidState.fPts &
" points and 5+ cards in the unbid majors, bid a negative double.\n";
int nBid = BID_DOUBLE;
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
// bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
//-----------------------------------------------------
//
// respond to partner's negative double
//
BOOL CNegativeDoublesConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
if ((bidState.GetActiveConvention() != NULL) &&
(bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
return FALSE;
//
// Bidding in response to partner's negative bid? check requirements
//
// the identifying marks of a negative double are:
// 1: this must be round #1 or 2
// 2: we must have opened bidding, and
// 3: LHO must have bid over our initial bid, up to 2S
//
int nBid;
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nMajorSuits[2] = { 1, 1 };
if (bidState.nPreviousSuit == HEARTS)
nMajorSuits[0] = 0;
else if (bidState.nPreviousSuit == SPADES)
nMajorSuits[1] = 0;
//
if (bidState.nLHOSuit == HEARTS)
nMajorSuits[0] = 0;
else if (bidState.nLHOSuit == SPADES)
nMajorSuits[1] = 0;
// apply tests #1, 2, and 3
if ( (nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) &&
((bidState.nRound == 0) || (bidState.nRound == 1)) &&
(bidState.m_bOpenedBiddingForTeam) &&
(bidState.nLHOBid > BID_PASS) && (bidState.nLHOBid <= BID_2S)
// NCR-195 bid must be suit
&& ISSUIT(BID_SUIT(bidState.nLHOBid))
)
{
//
status << "NEGDR2! Partner has bid a negative double, indicating 4+ cards in the unbid majors " &
((nMajorSuits[0] && nMajorSuits[1])? "(Hearts and Spades)" :
nMajorSuits[0]? "(Hearts)" : "(Spades)") & ".\n";
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
//
// estimate partner's strength
//
if (bidState.nLHOBidLevel == 1)
{
// 6-9 pts for a neg dbl the 1-level (NCR TryConvention uses 19 max???)
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = OPEN_PTS(6);
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = Min(OPEN_PTS(19),40 - bidState.fCardPts); // NCR changed 9 to 19
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints = bidState.fPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints = bidState.fPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints = bidState.fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints = bidState.fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
status << "2NEGDR8! Partner's negative double indicates " &
bidState.m_fPartnersMin & "-" & bidState.m_fPartnersMax &
" points, for a total in the partnership of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points.\n";
}
else
{
// 11-18 pts for a neg double at the 2 level
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = OPEN_PTS(11);
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = Min(OPEN_PTS(18),40 - bidState.fCardPts);
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints = bidState.fPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints = bidState.fPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints = bidState.fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints = bidState.fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
status << "2NEGDRT8! Partner's negative double indicates 11+ pts, for a total in the partnership of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points.\n";
}
//
// and respond to the bid
//
int nSuit;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
int nLHOBid = bidState.nLHOBid;
int nRHOBid = bidState.nRHOBid;
//
// with support for one or the other major, raise
// but discount the majors already bid by us or LHO
//
int numHearts = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS);
int numSpades = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES);
// gotta beat RHO's bid if possible
int nTopBid = nLHOBid;
if ((nRHOBid > BID_PASS) && (nRHOBid != BID_REDOUBLE))
nTopBid = nRHOBid;
// see if the majors are available
if ( (nMajorSuits[0] && nMajorSuits[1]) &&
((numHearts >= 3) || (numSpades >= 3)) )
{
// both majors are available, so pick the better one
int nSuit = bidState.PickSuperiorSuit(HEARTS,SPADES);
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit, nTopBid);
// see if the bid is affordable
if (bidState.IsBidSafe(nBid))
{
status << "NEGDTR20! With " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & " pts in the partnership and " &
" both majors available in response to the negative double, go with the " &
hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nSuit) & "-card " & STSS(nSuit) & " suit and bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
else
{
status << "NEGDTR21! We have both majors avaialblem but with " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we do not have enough points to bid either suit and have to pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(BID_PASS);
}
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if ( ((nMajorSuits[0]) && (numHearts >= 3)) ||
((nMajorSuits[1]) && (numSpades >= 3)) )
{
// bid the suit
if ((nMajorSuits[0]) && (numHearts >= 3))
nSuit = HEARTS;
else
nSuit = SPADES;
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit, nTopBid);
// see if the bid is affordable
double fAdj = bidState.fAdjPts; // NCR-717 theApp.GetBiddingAgressiveness()*1.5; // NCR change test amt?
if (bidState.IsBidSafe(nBid, fAdj)) // NCR adjust???
{
status << "NEGDTR30! With " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & " pts in the partnership and " &
hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nSuit) & " cards available in " &
STS(nSuit) &", bid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
else
{
status << "NEGDTR31! We have " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nSuit) & " cards in the " &
STSS(nSuit) & " suit, but with only " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we can't go any higher.\n";
bidState.SetBid(BID_PASS);
}
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
// we have no majors available, so bid NT if possible
//
if (bidState.BidNoTrumpAsAppropriate(FALSE))
{
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// else bid something, anything
nSuit = bidState.GetRebidSuit(bidState.nPreviousSuit);
if(nSuit == NONE) { //NCR test for no rebidable suit return
nBid = BID_1NT; // NCR Hardcoded ??? vs get cheapest
}else{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit, nTopBid);
}
// NCR-415 Test if safe bid
if (!bidState.IsBidSafe(nBid, bidState.fDistPts) // NCR-592 set adj to dist pts
&& (bidState.nRHOBid > BID_PASS) ) // NCR-637 Only if RHO bid
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "NEGDTR36! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints
& " pts in the partnership, we cannot safely bid further, so pass.\n";
} // end NCR-415
else
{
if (!ISMAJOR(nSuit))
status << "NEGDTR40! Unfortunately we don't have a major to respond with, so bid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "NEGDTR41! Our best response is " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------------
//
// RespondToConvention()
//
// Check to see if a Gerber query has been made,
// and if so, respond as appropriate
//
//
BOOL CGerberConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
// if ((bidState.GetActiveConvention() != NULL) &&
// (bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
// return FALSE;
//
// first look for a Gerber _Query_ from partner --
// any 4C in response to a natural NT bid is Gerber
// NCR unless partner has bid clubs before
//
int nGerberStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
int numAces = bidState.numAces;
int numKings = bidState.numKings;
int nPrevioousBid = bidState.nPreviousBid;
int nBid;
// is partner asking for aces?
if ( (bidState.nPartnersBid == BID_4C)
// NCR-552 I didn't open 1C
&& (bidState.nNextPrevBid != BID_1C) // Or test if CLUBs ???
// NCR-521 4C must be Jump to be Gerber
&& ((bidState.GetBidType(bidState.nPartnersBid) & (BT_Jump + BT_Leap)) != 0) // NCR-551 Also Leap
&& ((nPrevioousBid == BID_1NT) || ((nPrevioousBid == BID_2NT)
// NCR-184 was it Unusual 2NT ? use pts ???
&& (bidState.fCardPts >= OPEN_PTS(13))) // NCR-324 use OPEN_PTS
/* NCR-466 || ((nPrevioousBid == BID_3NT)
// NCR-152 & NCR-170 Check if clubs are partner's suit
// NCR-299 Not if I bid clubs
&& ((bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit != CLUBS) && (bidState.nNextPrevSuit != CLUBS)) ) */ // NCR-14 After 3NT ???
//NCR-246a Also after Stayman 2C
|| ((bidState.nPartnersPrevBid == BID_2C) && (bidState.nNextPrevSuit == NOTRUMP)
// NCR-509 Pard is using Gerber only if I opened NT
&& bidState.m_bOpenedBiddingForTeam) ) )
{
// respond
if ((numAces == 0) || (numAces == 4))
nBid = BID_4D;
else if (numAces == 1)
nBid = BID_4H;
else if (numAces == 2)
nBid = BID_4S;
else if (numAces == 3)
nBid = BID_4NT; // NCR 4NT NOT 5
//
status << "GRB10! With " & numAces & " Ace" & ((numAces > 1)? "s," : ",") &
" respond to partner's Gerber inquiry with " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1); // answered Aces, ready for Kings
return TRUE;
}
// is partner asking for kings?
if ((nGerberStatus == CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1) &&
(bidState.nPartnersBid == BID_5C))
{
// respond
if ((numKings == 0) || (numKings == 4))
nBid = BID_5D;
else if (numKings == 1)
nBid = BID_5H;
else if (numKings == 2)
nBid = BID_5S;
else if (numKings == 3)
nBid = BID_5NT;
//
status << "GRB12! With " & numKings & " King" & ((numKings > 1)? "s," : ",") &
" respond to partner's Gerber inquiry with " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND2); // Gerber complete
return TRUE;
}
// no Gerber
return FALSE;
}
//
//-----------------------------------------------------
//
// respond to partner's Jacoby 2NT Bid
//
BOOL CJacoby2NTConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
if ((bidState.GetActiveConvention() != NULL) &&
(bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
return FALSE;
//
// make a responding bid
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPreviousBid = bidState.nPreviousBid;
int numTotalBidTurns = pDOC->GetNumBidsMade();
//
int nBid;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
//
// see what round this is
//
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus == CONV_INACTIVE)
{
//
// Bidding in response to partner's Jacoby 2NT bid?
//
// the requirements for a Jacoby 2NT Bid are:
// 1: we must have opened the bidding with 1 of a major
// 2: Partner responded with 2NT
int nOpeningBid = pDOC->GetOpeningBid();
// test conditions
if ( (bidState.m_numBidTurns == 1) && (ISMAJOR(BID_SUIT(nPreviousBid))) &&
(nOpeningBid == nPreviousBid) && (BID_LEVEL(nPreviousBid) == 1) &&
(bidState.nPartnersBid == BID_2NT) )
{
// passed the test
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
status << "J2N20! Partner has made a Jacoby 2NT inquiry bid, indicating " &
OPEN_PTS(13) & " pts and 4+ card support.\n";
// adjust points as declarer
int nSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
bidState.SetAgreedSuit(nSuit);
fPts = bidState.fAdjPts = hand.RevalueHand(REVALUE_DECLARER, nSuit, TRUE);
// partner has 13+ pts
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(13, 13);
//
// our options are as follows, in order:
//
// - with 18+ pts, rebid the suit at the 3 level
// - with 15-17 pts and a strong 5-card side suit, bid that suit at the 4-level
// - with 15-17 pts and a short suit, bid the short suit at the 3 level
// - with 15-17 pts an no short suit, bid 3NT
// - otherwise, sign off in game at the 4-level
// check point count
if (fPts >= 18)
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 3);
status << "J2N21! With " & fPts & " points in hand, "
"respond to partner's Jacoby 2NT inquiry with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if (fPts >= 15)
{
// see if we have a strong side suit
int nSideSuit = NONE;
for(int i=0;i<4;i++)
{
if ((i != nSuit) && (bidState.nSuitStrength[i] <= SS_STRONG) &&
(bidState.numCardsInSuit[i] >= 5))
break;
}
//
if (i < 4)
{
// bid the suit at the 4 level
nSuit = i;
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 4);
status << "J2N22! With " & fPts & " points in hand and a good " &
bidState.numCardsInSuit[nSuit] & "-card suit in " & STS(nSuit) &
", respond to partner's Jacoby 2NT inquiry with " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if (bidState.numVoids >= 1)
{
// bid the void suit
for(nSuit=0;nSuit<4;nSuit++)
{
if (bidState.numCardsInSuit[nSuit] == 0)
break;
}
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 3);
status << "J2N24! With " & fPts & " points in hand and a void suit in " & STS(nSuit) &
", respond to partner's Jacoby 2NT inquiry with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if (bidState.numSingletons >= 1)
{
// bid the singleton
for(nSuit=0;nSuit<4;nSuit++)
{
if (bidState.numCardsInSuit[nSuit] == 1)
break;
}
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 3);
status << "J2N26! With " & fPts & " points in hand and a singleton in " & STS(nSuit) &
", respond to partner's Jacoby 2NT inquiry with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// bid 3NT
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "J2N28! With " & fPts & " points in hand and no short suits, "
" respond to partner's Jacoby 2NT inquiry with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
// sign off at the 4-level
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 4);
status << "J2N31! With only " & fPts & " points in hand, sign off in game at " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// and return
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
return FALSE;
}
//
//==========================================================
//
// Rebidding as opener after partner responds to an Jacoby 2NT Bid
//
BOOL CJacoby2NTConvention::HandleConventionResponse(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// check status
if ((bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1) &&
(bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2))
return FALSE;
// get some info
//
int nBid = NONE;
int nPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
int nSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
//
// handling partner's Drury response
//
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED)
{
//
// here, our actions depend on partner's response
//
if (bidState.nPartnersBid == MAKEBID(nPrevSuit, 3))
{
// partner responded in the suit at the 3-level, for 18+ pts
status << "J2N40! Partner responded to our Jacoby 2NT inquiry by rebidding his " &
STSS(nPrevSuit) & " suit at the 3-level, indicating " &
OPEN_PTS(18) & "+ points.\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(18, pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn2ClubOpeningPoints));
}
else if ((nPartnersBidLevel == 3) && ISSUIT(nSuit) && (nSuit != nPrevSuit))
{
// partner responded in a different suit at the 3-level
status << "J2N41! Partner responded to our Jacoby 2NT inquiry by bidding the " &
STSS(nSuit) & " suit at the 3-level, indicating " & OPEN_PTS(15) & "-" & OPEN_PTS(17) &
" points and a singleton or void in " & STS(nSuit) & ".\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(15, 17);
}
else if (nPartnersBid == BID_3NT)
{
// partner responded with 3NT
status << "J2N42! Partner responded to our Jacoby 2NT inquiry by bidding 3NT, indicating " &
OPEN_PTS(15) & "-" & OPEN_PTS(17) & " points with a balanced hand.\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(15, 17);
}
else if ((nPartnersBidLevel == 4) && ISSUIT(nSuit) && (nSuit != nPrevSuit))
{
// partner responded in a different suit at the 4-level
status << "J2N44! Partner responded to our Jacoby 2NT inquiry by bidding the " &
STSS(nSuit) & " suit at the 4-level, indicating a strong 5-card side suit and " &
OPEN_PTS(15) & "-" & OPEN_PTS(17) & " points in the hand.\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(15, 17);
}
else if ((nPartnersBidLevel == 4) && (nSuit == nPrevSuit))
{
// partner responded in the original suit at the 4-level
status << "J2N44! Partner responded to our Jacoby 2NT inquiry by rebidding his " &
STSS(nSuit) & " suit at the 4-level, indicating a minimum opener of approx. " &
OPEN_PTS(12) & "-" & OPEN_PTS(14) & " points in the hand.\n";
// revalue partnership totals
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(12, 14);
}
else if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// the convention is cancelled!
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}
// now figure out what to do
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= PTS_SLAM)
{
// go to Blackwood
status << "J2N60! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, push on to slam in partner's " & STSS(nPrevSuit) & " suit.\n";
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(nPrevSuit);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= PTS_MAJOR_GAME)
{
// we want to bid game
if (nPartnersBid < bidState.GetGameBid(nPrevSuit))
{
// raise or shift to game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPrevSuit);
status << "J2N62! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, go to game in " & STS(nPrevSuit) &
" with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// here partner bid game or higher -- pass unless it needs correction
if (nSuit == nPrevSuit)
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "J2N64! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, pass partner's " & BTS(nPartnersBid) & " bid.\n";
}
else
{
// correct to the original suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrevSuit, nPartnersBid);
status << "J2N66! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we want to stop at game in " & STS(nPrevSuit) &
"; correct partner's " & BTS(nPartnersBid) & " bid to " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
}
else
{
// oops, caught with too few points
// either pass 3NT , or return to the suit at the cheapest level possible
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_3NT) || ((nSuit == nPrevSuit)))
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "J2N70! With a total of only " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we have to stop here at " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
", so pass.\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrevSuit, nPartnersBid);
status << "J2N72! With a total of only " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we have to return to the " & STSS(nPrevSuit) &
" and stop at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// oops!
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}
//
//===============================================================================
//
// TryConvention()
//
// check if we can use a Michaels Cue Bid here
//
BOOL CMichaelsCueBidConvention::TryConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
//
// the requirements for a Michaels Cue Bid are:
// 1: RHO must have opened a suit (not NT) at the 1-level
// 2: this must be our first bidding opportunity
// 3: need a 2-suited hand; i.e.,
// - if RHO bid a minor, need 5/5 or 5/(good)4 in the majors
// - if RHO bid a major, need 5 in the other major, plus 5 in a minor
// the two suits should also be rather comparable
// 4: need either 6-11 pts or 17+ pts
// (with 12-16 pts, we generally overcall or double for takeout)
// 5: if we have 12+ pts and playing takeout doubles, cannot have a
// hand suitable for a takeout (???)
// test conditions 1, 2, & 4
if ( ((bidState.nRHOBid >= BID_1C) && (bidState.nRHOBid <= BID_1S)) &&
( ((bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(6)) && (bidState.fPts <= OPEN_PTS(11))) || ((bidState.fPts >= OPEN_PTS(17))/*&& (bidState.fPts <= 18)*/) ) &&
(bidState.m_numBidTurns == 0) && (bidState.m_numPartnerBidTurns == 0) )
{
// passed
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// test condition #3
int nOppSuit = bidState.nRHOSuit;
BOOL bEnoughLength = FALSE;
//
if (ISMINOR(nOppSuit))
{
// need 5/5 in the majors, or 5 + good 4
int numHearts = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS);
int numSpades = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES);
if ((hand.GetSuitStrength(HEARTS) < SS_MARGINAL_OPENER) || (hand.GetSuitStrength(SPADES) < SS_MARGINAL_OPENER) ||
(Abs(hand.GetSuitStrength(HEARTS) - hand.GetSuitStrength(SPADES)) > 1) )
return FALSE;
//
if ((numHearts >= 5) && (numSpades >= 5))
{
bEnoughLength = TRUE;
status << "2MCL1! We have at least 5/5 in the majors, so we can make a Michaels cue bid.\n";
}
else if ((numHearts >= 5) && (numSpades == 4) &&
(hand.GetSuitStrength(SPADES) >= SS_STRONG))
{
bEnoughLength = TRUE;
status << "2MCL2! We have 5/4 in the majors, but the 4 Spades are strong, so we can make a Michaels cue bid.\n";
}
else if ((numHearts == 4) && (numSpades >= 5) && (hand.GetSuitStrength(HEARTS) >= SS_STRONG))
{
bEnoughLength = TRUE;
status << "2MCL3! We have 5/4 in the majors, but the 4 Hearts are strong, so we can make a Michaels cue bid.\n";
}
}
else
{
// need 5 in the unbid major, and 5 in a minor
int nOtherMajor = (nOppSuit == HEARTS)? SPADES : HEARTS;
int numMajors = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nOtherMajor);
int numClubs = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(CLUBS);
int numDiamonds = hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(CLUBS);
// check that the major suit is OK
if ((numMajors < 5) || (hand.GetSuitStrength(nOtherMajor) < SS_MARGINAL_OPENER))
return FALSE;
// then check the minor & compare the suits
if ((numClubs >= 5) && (hand.GetSuitStrength(CLUBS) >= SS_MARGINAL_OPENER) &&
(Abs(hand.GetSuitStrength(nOtherMajor) - hand.GetSuitStrength(CLUBS)) <= 1) )
{
bEnoughLength = TRUE;
status << "2MCL5! We have 5+ cards in " & STS(nOtherMajor) &
" and 5+ cards in a minor (Clubs), so we can make a Michaels cue bid.\n";
}
else if ((numDiamonds >= 5) && (hand.GetSuitStrength(DIAMONDS) >= SS_MARGINAL_OPENER) &&
(Abs(hand.GetSuitStrength(nOtherMajor) - hand.GetSuitStrength(DIAMONDS)) <= 1) )
{
bEnoughLength = TRUE;
status << "2MCL5! We have 5+ cards in " & STS(nOtherMajor) &
" and 5+ cards in a minor (Diamonds), so we can make a Michaels cue bid.\n";
}
}
// check condition
if (!bEnoughLength)
return FALSE;
// OK, go ahead and cue-bid the enemy suit
int nBid = MAKEBID(nOppSuit, 2);
status << "MCL9! With a 2-suited hand, make a Michaels cue bid over RHO's " & STS(nOppSuit) &
" with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED);
return TRUE;
}
//
//-----------------------------------------------------
//
// respond to partner's Michaels Cue Bid
//
BOOL CMichaelsCueBidConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
if ((bidState.GetActiveConvention() != NULL) &&
(bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
return FALSE;
//
// make a responding bid
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
//
int nBid, nSuit;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
//
// see what round this is
//
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus == CONV_INACTIVE)
{
//
// Bidding in response to partner's Michael's bid? check requirements
//
// the identifying marks of a Michaels bid are:
// 1: we must not have bid yet
// 2: LHO must have bid a suit at the 1 level, and
// 3: partner overcalled LHO's suit at the 2 level
int nLastValidBid = pDOC->GetLastValidBid();
// apply tests #1, 2, and 3
int nOpeningBid = pDOC->GetOpeningBid();
int nOpeningBidder = pDOC->GetOpeningBidder();
BOOL bLHOMajor = ISMAJOR(nOpeningBid);
if (ISBID(nOpeningBid) && (GetPlayerTeam(nOpeningBidder) != player.GetTeam()) &&
((nOpeningBid >= BID_1C) && (nOpeningBid <= BID_1S)) &&
(nPartnersSuit == bidState.nLHOSuit) && (nPartnersBidLevel == 2) &&
(bidState.m_numBidsMade == 0) )
{
//
status << "MCLR10! Partner has made a Michaels Cue bid of " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
", indicating 5/5 length in " &
(bLHOMajor? ((bidState.nLHOSuit == HEARTS)? "Spades and a minor" : "Hearts and a minor") : "the majors") & ".\n";
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// did partner bid a minor, indicating both majors?
if (ISMINOR(nPartnersSuit))
{
// Pard has both majors -- pick the preferred one
nSuit = bidState.PickSuperiorSuit(HEARTS, SPADES);
if (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nSuit) < 3)
{
// should have at least 3 trumps
int nOtherSuit = (nSuit == HEARTS)? SPADES : HEARTS;
if (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nOtherSuit) >= 3)
nSuit = nOtherSuit;
}
}
else if (nPartnersSuit == HEARTS)
{
// pard has Spades + a minor
// see if Spades are decent (3-card support)
// if ((hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES) >= 3) && (hand.GetSuitStrength(SPADES) >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT))
if (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES) >= 3)
{
// fine, go with Spades
nSuit = SPADES;
}
else
{
// Spades are too weak; look for a minor
if ((hand.GetSuitStrength(CLUBS) >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT) || (hand.GetSuitStrength(DIAMONDS) >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT))
nSuit = NOTRUMP;
else
nSuit = SPADES; // minors are no good either, so go with Spades
}
}
else
{
// pard has Hearts + a minor
// see if Hearts are decent (3-card support)
// if ((hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS) >= 3) && (hand.GetSuitStrength(HEARTS) >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT))
if (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS) >= 3)
{
// fine, go with Hearts
nSuit = HEARTS;
}
else
{
// Spades are too weak; look for a minor
if ((hand.GetSuitStrength(CLUBS) >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT) || (hand.GetSuitStrength(DIAMONDS) >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT))
nSuit = NOTRUMP;
else
nSuit = HEARTS; // minors are no good either, so go with Hearts
}
}
// now adjust point count
if (ISSUIT(nSuit))
{
bidState.SetAgreedSuit(nSuit);
fPts = bidState.fAdjPts = hand.RevalueHand(REVALUE_DECLARER, nSuit, TRUE);
}
// partner may have 6-11 OR 17+ pts; assume it's a weak hand
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(6, 11);
// and make a responding bid
CString strChoices = ISMINOR(nPartnersSuit)? "the two majors" :
(nPartnersSuit == HEARTS)? "Spades and a minor" : "Hearts and an unknown minor";
int numTrumps = ISSUIT(nSuit)? hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nSuit) : 0;
// set initial convention status to finished
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
// see if we need to look at the minor
if (nSuit == NOTRUMP)
{
// bid 2NT to ask for the minor
nBid = BID_2NT;
if (nBid > nLastValidBid)
{
if (nPartnersSuit == HEARTS)
status << "MCLR12! Given a choice between a " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(SPADES) &
"-card Spade suit and an unknown minor, we're forced to ask for the minor by bidding " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "MCLR12! Given a choice between a " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(HEARTS) &
"-card Heart suit and an unknown minor, we're forced to ask for the minor by bidding " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
// this convention will go another round
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1);
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLR13! We'd like to bid 2NT to ask for partner's minor, but we can't do so after RHO's interference, so we have to pass.\n";
}
}
else if ((numTrumps >= 5) && (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PT_COUNT(20)) &&
ISMAJOR(nSuit) && (MAKEBID(nSuit, 4) > nLastValidBid))
{
// make a preemptive bid if possible
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 4);
status << "MCLR15! With " & numTrumps & " " & STS(nSuit) & " and a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, make a shutout bid in " & STS(nSuit) &
" by jumping to " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PT_COUNT(21))
{
// respond at the 2-level
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit, nLastValidBid);
if (BID_LEVEL(nBid) == 2)
{
status << "MCLR20! Given a choice between " & strChoices &
", respond to partner's Michaels with the preferred " &
STSS(nSuit) & " suit with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLR21! After RHO interference, we don't have the points to go to the 3-level in response to partner's Michaels, so pass.\n";
}
}
else if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PT_COUNT(24))
{
// bid at the 3-level
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 3);
if (nBid > nLastValidBid)
{
status << "MCLR24! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership and a choice between " & strChoices &
", invite game in " & STS(nSuit) & " by jumping to " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLR25! After RHO interference, we don't have the points to go to the 4-level in response to partner's Michaels, so pass.\n";
}
}
else if (ISMINOR(nSuit) && (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PT_COUNT(27)))
{
// with 25+ pts, bid game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nSuit);
if (nBid > nLastValidBid)
{
status << "MCLR27! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership and a choice between " & strChoices &
", jump to the 4-level in " & STS(nSuit) & " with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLR28! After RHO interference, we don't have the points to go to the 5-level in response to partner's Michaels, so pass.\n";
}
}
else
{
// with 25+ pts in a major, or 28+ pts in a minor, bid game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nSuit);
if (nBid > nLastValidBid)
{
status << "MCLR30! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership and a choice between " & strChoices &
", jump to game in " & STS(nSuit) & " at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLR31! After RHO interference, we don't want to bid past game, so pass.\n";
}
}
// done!
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1)
{
//
// round 2 -- we must've bid 2NT last time to ask for partner's minor
//
// see if partner cue bid the enemy suit again
if (nPartnersSuit == nPartnersPrevSuit)
{
// partner has 17+ pts
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(OPEN_PTS(17), MIN(17,40 - bidState.fCardPts));
// bid 4NT to ask for the minor again
if (fPts >= PT_COUNT(15))
{
// else make a natural game bid
nBid = BID_4NT;
status << "MCLR35! Partner cue bid the enemy suit again, indicating a strong Michaels opening hand with " &
OPEN_PTS(17) & "+ pts; so with " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, ask for the other minor by bidding " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND2);
}
else
{
// else make a natural 3NT game bid
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "MCLR36! Partner cue bid the enemy suit again, indicating a strong Michaels opening hand with " &
OPEN_PTS(17) & "+ pts; but with " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, stop at game with a natural bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// see if partner's bid is valid
if (!ISMINOR(nPartnersSuit))
{
status << "MCLR40! After his opening Michaels Cue Bid, partner did not respond properly to our 2NT minor suit inquiry, so michaels is off.\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}
// see if we can live with partner's minor
int nAgreedSuit;
if (hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nPartnersSuit) >= 3)
{
// stick with the minor
status << "4MCLR41! Since we have " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nPartnersSuit) &
" cards in the " & STSS(nPartnersSuit) & " suit, choose that suit for our response.\n";
nAgreedSuit = nPartnersSuit;
}
else
{
// minor's not so great; select the better of the minor or the major
nAgreedSuit = bidState.PickSuperiorSuit(nPartnersSuit, bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit);
if (nAgreedSuit == nPartnersSuit)
status << "4MCLR42! The " & STSS(nPartnersSuit) & " suit isn't great, but it's better than " &
STS(bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit) & ", so choose that suit for our response.\n";
else
status << "4MCLR43! The " & STSS(nPartnersSuit) & " suit is poor, so pick the major suit ("&
STS(bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit) & ") for our response.\n";
bidState.SetAgreedSuit(bidState.PickSuperiorSuit(nPartnersSuit, bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit));
}
// recalc points as dummy
bidState.SetAgreedSuit(nAgreedSuit);
fPts = bidState.fAdjPts = hand.RevalueHand(REVALUE_DECLARER, nAgreedSuit, TRUE);
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints();
// select the bid level
if (ISMINOR(nAgreedSuit))
{
// Clubs or Diamonds
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PTS_MINOR_GAME-6) // <= 22
nBid = BID_PASS;
else if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PTS_MINOR_GAME-4) // <= 24
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersBid, 4);
else
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersBid, 5); // go for game
//
if (nBid == BID_PASS)
status << "MCLR45! Partner showed his minor to be " & STS(nPartnersSuit) &
", which we can support with " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nPartnersSuit) &
" trumps, but with only " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we have to pass.\n";
else
status << "MCLR46! Partner showed his minor to be " & STS(nPartnersSuit) &
", which we can support with " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nPartnersSuit) &
" trumps, so with " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we bid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// sticking with the major (though not a very good one!)
// sign off at the 3-level or go to game
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints < PTS_MAJOR_GAME) // < 25
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersBid, 3);
else
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersBid, 4);
//
if (BID_LEVEL(nBid) == 3)
status << "MCLR47! With " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nAgreedSuit) &
"-card support for partner's " & STS(nAgreedSuit) &
", and with only " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we have to pass.\n";
else
status << "MCLR47! With " & hand.GetNumCardsInSuit(nAgreedSuit) &
"-card support for partner's " & STS(nAgreedSuit) &
", and with " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we can go to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// done!
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND2)
{
//
// round 3 -- we must've bid 4NT last time to ask for partner's minor
// after partner's second Michaels cue bid
//
}
//
return FALSE;
}
