//
//===============================================================================
//
// 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;
}
//
//-----------------------------------------------------
//
// handle an artificial 2C opening bid (23+ pts)
//
BOOL CArtificial2ClubConvention::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() &&
(bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
return FALSE;
//
// Bidding in response to an opening 2C bid? check requirements
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int numPartnerBidsMade = bidState.m_numPartnerBidsMade;
int nBid;
// see if this is our second response to partner's opening 2C bid
if (bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) == CONV_RESPONDED)
{
// see if we responded 2D last time
if (bidState.nPreviousBid == BID_2D)
{
status << "R2CLR2! Partner showed his best suit of " & bidState.szPS &
" in response to our negative 2D response.\n";
// what to do here???
// if partner shows a suit, adjust point count as dummy
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts = (ISSUIT(bidState.nPartnersSuit))? hand.RevalueHand(REVALUE_DUMMY, bidState.nPartnersSuit, TRUE) : bidState.fPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
// adjust partnership point count minimums & maximums
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;
//
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints <= PTS_GAME-2)
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "R2CLR10! But with only " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & " points in the partnership, we have to pass.\n";
}
else
{
// either shift to our own suit, raise partner to game, or bid 3NT
if ((nPartnersSuitSupport >= SS_MODERATE_SUPPORT) && (nPartnersBid < bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit)))
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "R2CLR20! Raise partner's & " & bidState.szPS &
" to game at "& BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if (bidState.IsSuitOpenable(bidState.nPrefSuit) && (nPartnersBidLevel <= 3))
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(bidState.nPrefSuit);
status << "R2CLR22! Bid our own " & bidState.szPrefSS &
" suit in preference to partner's " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit .\n";
}
else if (nPartnersBid < BID_3NT)
{
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "R2CLR25! With only " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner and no good suit of our own, bid 3NT.\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "R2CLR30! With only " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner and no good suit of our own, we have to pass.\n";
}
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// mark this convention as completed
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return FALSE;
}
//
//
// partner must've bid 2 Club at his first opportunity,
// and partner's bid must have been the first bid made
//
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_2C) && (bidState.m_bPartnerOpenedForTeam) &&
(numPartnerBidsMade == 1) &&
(nPartnersBid == pDOC->GetValidBidRecord(0)))
{
// condition valid
// record that we responded
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED);
}
else
{
return FALSE;
}
// state expectations
status << "R2CLUB! Partner made an artificial bid of 2 Clubs, showing either a game suit or " &
pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn2ClubOpeningPoints) &
"+ points. We want to respond positively if interested in a slam.\n";
// the bid is forcing to game
bidState.m_bGameForceActive = TRUE;
//
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
//
bidState.AdjustPartnershipPoints(pCurrConvSet->GetValue(tn2ClubOpeningPoints), 40 - fCardPts);
// respond negatively (2D) with < 33 points
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints < PTS_SLAM)
{
nBid = BID_2D;
status << "R2C04! With only " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts &
" points, we deny interest in slam by making the negative response of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
// else with 33+ points, state slam hopes
//
status << "2R2C08! With a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
"+ points in the partnership, we want to invite slam.\n";
// show an openable suit
if (nPrefSuitStrength >= SS_OPENABLE)
{
if (ISMAJOR(nPrefSuit))
nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit,2);
else
nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit,3);
status << "R2C14! With " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & " points in hand, and a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we express possible interest in slam by showing our best suit (" &
bidState.szPrefS & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// or a SOLID suit (jump shift)
if (bidState.bPrefSuitIsSolid)
{
if (ISMAJOR(nPrefSuit))
nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit,3);
else
nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit,4);
status << "R2C18! With " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts & " points in hand and a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we express interest in a slam by showing our solid " &
bidState.szPrefSS & " suit in a jump bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// else assume a balanced hand
// with a balanced hand & >= 26 total HCPs, bid 3NT;
// with < 26 total HCPs, 2NT
if (bidState.bBalanced)
{
if (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_NT_GAME)
nBid = BID_3NT;
else
nBid = BID_2NT;
status << "R2C22! With " & fCardPts &
" HCPs and a balanced hand, and a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints &
"+ HCPs in the partnership, we respond with " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// else just bid the best suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit, BID_2C);
status << "R2C26! With " & fCardPts & "/" & fPts &
" points but with no strong suit and an unbalanced hand, we have to respond with our best suit of " &
bidState.szPrefS & " by bidding " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
} // end of 2C opening section
//
//==========================================================
//
// Rebidding as opener after a strong 2-level opening
//
//
BOOL CArtificial2ClubConvention::HandleConventionResponse(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus <= 0)
return FALSE;
//
// estimate partner's strength
//
int nBid;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
int nPreviousSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
BOOL bBalanced = bidState.bBalanced;
BOOL bSemiBalanced = bidState.bSemiBalanced;
// see if this is our first rebid
if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
//
// did we get a negative response? (2D in response to the 2C)
//
if (nPartnersBid == BID_2D)
{
status << "CRB0! After our strong 2 Club opening, partner's 2 Diamond bid is a negative response, denying slam values (less than 1 Quick Trick).\n";
// estimate points -- 0 to 6 for now
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 0;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 6;
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;
// bid game or slam with 26+ pts
if ((bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_NT_GAME) && (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints < PTS_SMALL_SLAM))
{
if (bBalanced || bSemiBalanced)
{
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "CRB1! With a balanced distribution and " &
fCardPts & " HCPs in hand, rebid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if ( (ISMAJOR(nPrefSuit) && (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= PTS_MAJOR_GAME)) ||
(ISMINOR(nPrefSuit) && (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= PTS_MINOR_GAME)) )
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "CRB2! With no help from partner, we have to unilaterally push on to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
}
else if ((bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_SMALL_SLAM) && (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints < PTS_GRAND_SLAM))
{
if (bBalanced || bSemiBalanced)
{
nBid = BID_6NT;
status << "CRB4! With a balanced distribution and " &
fCardPts & " HCPs in hand, bid a slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit, 6);
status << "CRB5! With no help from partner but with a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we have to unilaterally push on to a slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
}
else if (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_GRAND_SLAM)
{
if (bBalanced || bSemiBalanced)
{
nBid = BID_7NT;
status << "CRB6! With a balanced distribution and " &
fCardPts & " HCPs in hand, bid a grand slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPrefSuit, 7);
status << "CRB5! With no help from partner but with a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we have to unilaterally push on to a grand slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
}
else
{
// else show our preferred suit and see if partner bids again
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "CRB8! Show our strongest suit (" & bidState.szPrefS &
") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
// otherwise, we got a positive response, and partner has shown
// his long suit -- so either raise partner's suit, bid NT, or
// rebid our own suit
//
status << "2CRB20! After our strong 2 Club opening, partner's " & bidState.szPB &
" bid was a positive response, indicating 7+ pts and 1+ Quick Tricks.\n";
// estimate points -- 7+ pts for now
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 7;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = MIN(22, 40 - 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;
// respond to partner's NT bid here
// bid No Trump if reasonably balanced or have poor support
if (nPartnersBid == BID_2NT)
{
if ( bidState.bSemiBalanced ||
((nPartnersSuitSupport <= SS_WEAK_SUPPORT) && (bBalanced)) )
{
if (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_SLAM)
nBid = BID_6NT;
else
nBid = BID_3NT;
if (ISSUIT(nPartnersSuit))
status << "CRB21! With a balanced hand and " &
bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) & " support for partner's " & bidState.szPS &
", plus a total of " & bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, move to Notrump and bid " &
((BID_LEVEL(nBid) >= 6)? "slam" : "game") & " at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "CRB22! With a " & (!bBalanced? "semi-" : "") &
"balanced hand and a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, raise partner to " & ((BID_LEVEL(nBid) >= 6)? "slam" : "game") &
" at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// we're not balanced, so show our preferred suit if possible
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "CRB25! We don't like Notrump, so so bid our " &
bidState.szPrefS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
// raise partner's suit if possible
if ((nPartnersSuit != NOTRUMP) && (nPartnersSuitSupport >= SS_GOOD_SUPPORT))
{
// double raise partner if major, or go directly to Blackwood
// if minor (double raise from 3C or 3D would exceed 4NT
if (ISMAJOR(nPartnersSuit))
{
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = nPartnersSuit;
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
BOOL bJumped = (nPartnersBidLevel == 2);
status << "CRB28! With " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner's " & bidState.szPS &
" (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), go ahead and " & (bJumped? "jump" : "") &
" raise to " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
else
{
status << "CRB32! We have " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner's " & bidState.szPS &
" (holding " & bidState.szHP & "), so push towards slam.\n";
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(nPartnersSuit);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
}
return TRUE;
}
// else show our preferred suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "CRB44! But we don't like partner's " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit (holding " & bidState.szHP & "), so bid our own " &
bidState.szPrefS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// partner bid another suit after our rebid of our suit
// AFTER her negative response to our opening strong 2C
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
if ((nPartnersSuit != NOTRUMP) && (nPartnersSuit != bidState.nPreviousSuit))
{
status << "CRB60! Partner bid " & bidState.szPB & " after we bid our " & bidState.szPVS &
" suit, indicating a strong preference for the " & bidState.szPS & " suit.\n";
// support partner's suit if we have decent holdings, else bid our own suit
if (bidState.nPartnersBid < bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit))
{
// see if we like partner's suit
if (bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport >= SS_GOOD_SUPPORT)
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "CRB62! So with " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuitSupport) & " support for partner's " &
bidState.szPS & ", raise to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(bidState.nPreviousSuit);
status << "CRB62! But with only " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuitSupport) & " support for partner's " &
bidState.szPS & ", return to our own suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
// partner bid game!
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints < PTS_SLAM)
{
// we don't have points for a slam, so pass
nBid = BID_PASS;
if (bidState.nPartnersBidLevel < 6)
status << "CRB68! Partner's " & bidState.szPB & " bid is at game level, so pass.\n";
else
status << "CRB69! Partner's " & bidState.szPB & " bid is at slam level, so pass.\n";
}
else
{
// we do have the points for a slam!
if (bidState.nPartnersBidLevel < 6)
{
nBid = BID_6NT;
status << "CRB72! While we do not have suit agreement, we have the points for a slam, so bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "CRB74! Partner has bid slam in his suit, so pass.\n";
}
}
}
}
else if (nPartnersSuit == NOTRUMP)
{
// partner bid NT
// bid 3NT if possible
if ( bidState.bSemiBalanced ||
((nPartnersSuitSupport <= SS_WEAK_SUPPORT) && (bBalanced)) )
{
if (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_SLAM)
nBid = BID_6NT;
else
nBid = BID_3NT;
if (ISSUIT(nPartnersSuit))
status << "CRB76! With a balanced hand and " &
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, respond at " &
((BID_LEVEL(nBid) >= 6)? "slam" : "game") & " with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "CRB77! With a " & (!bBalanced? "semi-" : "") &
"balanced hand and a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, raise partner to " & ((BID_LEVEL(nBid) >= 6)? "slam" : "game") &
" at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// we're not balanced, so show our preferred suit if possible
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "CRB78! We don't like Notrump, so so bid our " &
bidState.szPrefS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// partner raised, which is strange!
status << "CRB80! Partner raised our " & bidState.szPVSS & " suit, which is strange, ";
if (bidState.nPartnersBid < bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit))
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(bidState.nPartnersSuit);
status << "but go ahead and raise to game.";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "but since we're at game, stop here and pass.\n";
}
}
// and we're done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// shouldn't be here!
return FALSE;
}
//
//=========================================================
//
// 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;
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------------
//
// TryCueBid()
//
BOOL CCueBidConvention::TryCueBid(CHandHoldings& hand, CBidEngine& bidState, CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// check basic requirements
if (bidState.m_nAgreedSuit == NONE)
return FALSE;
// don't make a cue bid if we're already done with it
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus != CONV_INACTIVE)
return FALSE;
// get adjusted point count as declarer
// NCR BIG PROBLEM HERE - This changes a global variable. The changes are now always wanted ???
bidState.fAdjPts = hand.RevalueHand(REVALUE_DECLARER, bidState.m_nAgreedSuit, TRUE);
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints = bidState.fAdjPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints = bidState.fAdjPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints = bidState.fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMin;
bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints = bidState.fCardPts + bidState.m_fPartnersMax;
//
// try a cue bid only if we have an interest in slam
//
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints < 30)
return FALSE;
// also, we shouldn't use cue bid if we have all four aces
if (bidState.numAces == 4)
return FALSE;
// or if we're already at a slam level
if (bidState.nPartnersBidLevel >= 6)
return FALSE;
int nLastBid = pDOC->GetLastValidBid();
if (nLastBid >= bidState.GetGameBid(BID_SUIT(nLastBid)))
return FALSE;
// special test -- dont' cue bid if partner just raised a suit that we
// shifted to artificially
if ((bidState.nPartnersSuit == bidState.nPreviousSuit) &&
( (ISSUIT(bidState.m_nAgreedSuit) && (bidState.nPreviousSuit != bidState.m_nAgreedSuit)) ||
(ISSUIT(bidState.m_nIntendedSuit) && (bidState.nPreviousSuit != bidState.m_nIntendedSuit)) ) )
return FALSE;
//
// see what stage we're at
//
if (nStatus == CONV_INACTIVE)
{
//
// showing first round controls
//
// bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1);
// find cheapest ace
int nBid;
int nAgreedSuit = bidState.m_nAgreedSuit;
int nSuit = GetCheapestAce(hand, nAgreedSuit);
//
if ((nSuit != bidState.m_nAgreedSuit) && (nSuit != bidState.nPartnersSuit))
{
// found a suit to cue bid
// the bid must be at a level that commits the partnership to game
// i.e., for a major, it must be > 3 of the suit; for a minor, > 4
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
int nBidLevel = BID_LEVEL(nBid);
// see if the bid is too high to qualify as a cue bid
if ( (ISMAJOR(nAgreedSuit) && (nBidLevel >= 5)) ||
(ISMINOR(nAgreedSuit) && (nBidLevel >= 6)) )
return FALSE;
// else if it's too low, adjust it upwards
if ( (ISMAJOR(nAgreedSuit) && (nBid < MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit,3))) ||
(ISMINOR(nAgreedSuit) && (nBid < MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit,4))) )
nBid += 5;
// alternatively, see if the bid is too high
if (nBid > bidState.GetGameBid(nAgreedSuit))
return FALSE;
status << "CUET10! With " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
"+ pts and possible slam aspirations, make a cue bid, showing the cheapest ace (" &
STS(nSuit) & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// either we don't have any aces, or the ace is in the trump suit
// either way, we can't make a cue bid with this holding
return FALSE;
}
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1)
{
//
// showing second round controls, necesary if we want to proceed to a grand slam
//
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
// find cheapest king or void suit
int nSuit = GetCheapestKingOrVoid(hand, bidState.m_nAgreedSuit);
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
//
if (nSuit != bidState.m_nAgreedSuit)
{
// found a suit to cue bid
int nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "CUET20! Make a second-round cue bid, showing the cheapest " &
((hand.GetSuitLength(nSuit) == 0)? "void suit" : "king") &
" (in " & STS(nSuit) & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// either we don't have any second-round control to show,
// so stop cue bidding and return to the trump suit
int nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(bidState.m_nAgreedSuit);
status << "CUET24! With no second-round controls to cue bid, we have to return to the trump suit at a bid of " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2)
{
// both we and partner have shown first and second-round controls, so
// it;s time to put up or shut up
}
else
{
// error!
AfxMessageBox("Error while attempting cue bid!");
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
}
//
return TRUE;
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------------
//
// 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);;
}
//
//==========================================================
//
// Rebidding as opener after partner responds to a takeout double
//
BOOL CNegativeDoublesConvention::HandleConventionResponse(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// there's no code here for now
return FALSE;
// check status
if ((bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1) &&
(bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2))
return FALSE;
//
// get some info
//
// int nBid;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
int nPreviousSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
BOOL bBalanced = bidState.bBalanced;
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int nPartnersPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
//
if (bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1)
{
//
//--------------------------------------------------------
// responding to partner's forced bid
// - estimate partner's strength
//
//
// did partner pass? (horror of horrors!)
//
if (nPartnersBid == BID_PASS)
{
if (bidState.nLHOBid >= BID_PASS)
status << "NGDRb10! After interference from the left-hand opponent, partner passed our takeout.\n";
else
status << "NGDRb12! Partner unexpectedly passed our takeout double, which is supposed to be forcing. Bidding will proceed as if the takeout was not made\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return FALSE;
}
// set team point estimates -- be conservative
BOOL bPartnerJumped = FALSE;
BOOL bPartnerJumpedToGame = FALSE;
int nEnemyBid = pDOC->GetValidBidRecord(0);
int nEnemyBidLevel = BID_LEVEL(nEnemyBid);
int nEnemySuit = BID_SUIT(nEnemyBid);
if (nPartnersBidLevel > (nEnemyBidLevel + 1))
bPartnerJumped = TRUE;
if (nPartnersBid == bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit))
bPartnerJumpedToGame = TRUE;
// flag to see if we doubled in preference to an overcall
BOOL bWantedToOvercall = FALSE;
//
if (nPartnersSuit == NOTRUMP)
{
//
if (nPartnersBid == BID_1NT)
{
// partner has 6-9 HCPs
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 6;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 9;
}
else if (nPartnersBid == BID_2NT)
{
// partner has 10-12 HCPs, maybe more
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 10;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 12;
}
else if (nPartnersBid == BID_3NT)
{
// partner has 13+ HCPs
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 13;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 40 - fCardPts;
status << "NGDRb20! Partner's response of 3NT to our takeout double indicates that the opponent's suit is well stopped.\n";
}
else
{
// partner has 13+ HCPs???
status << "NGDRb21! Partner's response of " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
" to our takeout double is unorthodox; treating it like a 3NT response.\n";
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 13;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = MIN(22, 40 - fCardPts);
}
// accept NT if we hold at least a semi-balanced
// and we don't have a 6-card major
if ( !(ISMAJOR(bidState.nPrefSuit) && (bidState.numPrefSuitCards >= 6)) &&
(bidState.bSemiBalanced) )
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = NOTRUMP;
//
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;
status << "NGDRb29! Partner's response of " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
" to our takeout double indicates " &
bidState.m_fPartnersMin & "-" & bidState.m_fPartnersMax &
" HCPs, for a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints & " / " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership.\n";
}
else
{
// partner bid a suit
// see if we really intended to overcall last time
if (bidState.GetConventionStatus(&overcallsConvention) == CONV_SUBSUMED)
bWantedToOvercall = TRUE;
//
if (nPartnersSuit == nEnemySuit)
{
// partner bid the enemy suit, showing 13+ pts.
status << "NEGDRb40! Partner has responded in the enemy suit, indicating 13+ pts but no long suits.\n";
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 13;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = MIN(22, 40 - bidState.fCardPts);
bidState.m_bGameForceActive = TRUE;
}
else if (bPartnerJumpedToGame)
{
// partner had 13+ pts & a 5-card major
status << "NEGDRb41! Partner has jumped to game in " & STS(nPartnersSuit) &
", indicating 13+ pts and a 5+ card suit.\n";
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 30;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = MIN(22, 40 - bidState.fCardPts);
if (!bWantedToOvercall)
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = nPartnersSuit;
}
else if (bPartnerJumped)
{
// partner had 10-12 pts
status << "NEGDRb42! Partner has made a jump response of " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
", indicating 10-12 pts and a 4-5 card suit.\n";
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 10;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 12;
if (!bWantedToOvercall)
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = nPartnersSuit;
}
else
{
// partner had <= 9 pts
status << "NEGDRb43! Partner has made a minimum response of " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
", indicating no more than 9 points.\n";
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 0;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 9;
if (!bWantedToOvercall)
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = nPartnersSuit;
}
//
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;
status << "NGDRb49! The total point count in the partnership is therefore " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts.\n";
}
//
// see if RHO bid after partner's response -- that mitigates our responsibility
// to bid again, unless partner's bid was game forcing
//
// if (bidState.nRHOBid > BID_PASS)
if ((bidState.nRHOBid > BID_PASS) &&
(bidState.nRHOBid != BID_DOUBLE) && (bidState.nRHOBid != BID_REDOUBLE))
{
status << "2NGDRb51! The right-hand opponent has " &
((bidState.nRHOBid == BID_DOUBLE)? "doubled" : "bid") &
" after partner's response, interfering with our communication.\n";
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------------------
// see if we have an agreed suit
//
int nBid;
if (bidState.m_nAgreedSuit > NONE)
{
if (bidState.m_nAgreedSuit == NOTRUMP)
{
// we've agreed to play in NoTrump
// see if we can raise partner to a higher NT contract
if (bidState.BidNoTrumpAsAppropriate(FALSE,STOPPED_DONTCARE))
{
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// else pass
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "NGDRb69! With a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, we have insufficient strength to raise partner's " &
BTS(nPartnersBid) & " bid, so we have to pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// we've agreed on a suit, so raise if possible
// if partner didn't jump, we may have credited him with
// zero pts, so adjust rqmts accordingly
// if partner jumped to game && we have < 32 pts, pass
if ((bPartnerJumpedToGame) && (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints < 32))
{
status << "NGDRb70! Partner jumped to game in his " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit, so with a team total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points, we pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(BID_PASS);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// raise partner if possible -- bearing in mind that
// partner may have a wide range of points
// raise a major to game with 23-31 pts and 4 trumps
// or with 26-31 pts and 3 trumps
// or raise to the 3-level with 20-24 pts and 3 trumps
if ( (bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MAJOR,RAISE_TO_4,PTS_MAJOR_GAME-3,31,SUPLEN_4)) ||
(bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MAJOR,RAISE_TO_4,PTS_MAJOR_GAME,31,SUPLEN_3)) ||
(bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MAJOR,RAISE_TO_3,PTS_MAJOR_GAME-6,24,SUPLEN_3)))
{
if (!bPartnerJumped)
status << "NGDRb71a! (we can assume partner has some strength in the " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit, so we are shading the requirements slightly.\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// raise a minor to game with 28-32 pts and 4 trumps
// or with 29-32 pts and 3 trumps
// or raise to the 4-level with 26-28 pts and 3 trumps
// or raise to the 3-level with 23-25 pts and 3 trumps
if ( (bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MINOR,RAISE_TO_5,PTS_MINOR_GAME-1,PTS_SLAM-1,SUPLEN_4)) ||
(bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MINOR,RAISE_TO_5,PTS_MINOR_GAME,PTS_SLAM-1,SUPLEN_3)) ||
(bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MINOR,RAISE_TO_4,PTS_MINOR_GAME-3,PTS_MINOR_GAME-1,SUPLEN_3)) ||
(bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_MINOR,RAISE_TO_3,PTS_MINOR_GAME-6,PTS_MINOR_GAME-4,SUPLEN_3)) )
{
if (!bPartnerJumped)
status << "NGDRb71b! We can assume partner has some strength in the " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit, so we can shade the requirements slightly.\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// with 32+ pts, invoke Blackwood
if (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= 32)
{
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(bidState.m_nAgreedSuit);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// else pass
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "NGDRb90! With a total of " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we have insufficient strength to raise partner's " &
BTS(nPartnersBid) & " bid, so we have to pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
}
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------
// here, we have no suit agreement (e.g., partner bid the opponents' suit)
//
int nLastBid = pDOC->GetLastValidBid();
if (bBalanced)
{
// try notrumps
if (hand.IsSuitProbablyStopped(nEnemySuit))
{
status << "NGDRb80! Without clear suit agreement, and holding a blanaced hand, we want to steer towards a contract in No Trump.\n";
if (bidState.BidNoTrumpAsAppropriate(FALSE,STOPPED_DONTCARE))
{
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
}
// else pass
status << "NGDRb81! But as we do not have a proper hand to bid No Trump at the appropriate level, we have to pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(BID_PASS);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (bidState.numPrefSuitCards >= 5)
{
// bid the suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit, nLastBid);
if (bidState.IsBidSafe(nBid, 4))
{
if (bWantedToOvercall)
status << "NGDRb90! Partner's forced response of " & bidState.szPB &
" not withstanding, we can now show the " &
STSS(nPrefSuit) & " suit that we wanted to overcall with last round by bidding " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "NGDRb91! Without clear suit agreement, we bid our " &
bidState.numPrefSuitCards & "-card " & STSS(bidState.nPrefSuit) &
" suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
}
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------
// else we have no other options, so pass
status << "NEGDRb99! We see no good fit with partner and no other options, so pass.\n";
bidState.SetBid(BID_PASS);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
//
// responding after partner's second response to our takeout
//
// did partner pass?
if (nPartnersBid == BID_PASS)
{
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return FALSE;
}
//
// otherwise, consider the choices:
//
// - with suit agreement, raise if possible
// S N S N S
// e.g., X -> 1C -> 1S -> 2S -> ???
// - without suit agreement,
// e.g., X -> 1C -> 1S -> 2H -? ???
// bid the 4th suit if we have the pts (26+)
// - without suit agreement, but if partner bids NT,
// or if we have a balanaced hand, bid NT
//
double fMinTPPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPPoints;
double fMaxTPPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints;
double fMinTPCPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints;
double fMaxTPCPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints;
int nBid;
//
// see if we have suit agreement
//
if (nPartnersSuit == nPreviousSuit)
{
// partner raised our suit -- re-raise if possible
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = nPreviousSuit;
if (nPartnersBid >= bidState.GetGameBid(nPreviousSuit))
{
// partner bid game or beyond
if ((nPartnersBidLevel == 7) ||
((nPartnersBidLevel == 6) && (fMinTPPoints <= 36)) )
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "NGDRc10! Partner raised our " & bidState.szPVSS &
" suit to a slam, so pass.\n";
}
else if ((nPartnersBidLevel <= 6) && (fMinTPPoints >= 37))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPreviousSuit, 7);
status << "NGDRc11! Partner raised our " & bidState.szPVSS &
" suit to " &
((nPartnersBidLevel == 6)? "slam" : "game") &
", but we have the poitns to push to a grand slam, so bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if ((nPartnersBidLevel < 6) && (fMinTPPoints >= 33))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPreviousSuit, 6);
status << "NGDRc12! Partner raised our " & bidState.szPVSS &
" suit to game, but we have the poitns for a slam, so bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "NGDRc13! Partner raised our " & bidState.szPVSS &
" suit to game, which is acceptable with " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, so pass.\n";
}
}
else
{
// partner raised below game
// re-raise if possible
if ( (ISMAJOR(nPreviousSuit) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_MAJOR_GAME)) ||
(ISMINOR(nPreviousSuit) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_MINOR_GAME)) )
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPreviousSuit);
status << "NGDRc20! With a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, raise to game in the " &
bidState.szPVSS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// else try to raise cheaply
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPreviousSuit);
if (bidState.IsBidSafe(nBid))
{
status << "NGDRc22! With a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we can raise again to " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "NGDRc29! With a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we cannot safely raise any partner further, so pass.\n";
}
}
}
}
else if ((nPartnersSuit == NOTRUMP) || (bidState.bBalanced))
{
//
// partner bid NT, or else we have a balanced hand
//
if (bidState.BidNoTrumpAsAppropriate(FALSE, STOPPED_DONTCARE))
{
nBid = bidState.m_nBid;
status << "NGDRc30! With a total of " &
fMinTPCPoints & "-" & fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, we can bid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
if (nPartnersSuit == NOTRUMP)
status << "NGDRc35! We're willing to accept a contract in NoTrumps, but don't have the points to raise further, so pass.\n";
else
status << "NGDRc36! We'd like to play in NoTrumps, but don't have the points to bid agian, so pass.\n";
}
}
else
{
//
// else we have no suit agreement, and can't play NT
//
//
// bid the 4th suit if we have enough pts
//
int nSuit = bidState.GetFourthSuit(nPreviousSuit, nPartnersSuit, nPartnersPrevSuit);
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
if ((fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GAME) && (nBid < bidState.GetGameBid(nSuit)))
{
status << "NGDRc40! With a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership and no suit agreement, bid another suit (" &
STS(nSuit) & ") at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// gotta pass
nBid = BID_PASS;
if (nPartnersBid >= bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit))
status << "NGDRc45! With a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, partner has gone to game in his suit at " &
bidState.szPB & ", so pass.\n";
else if (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GAME)
status << "NGDRc46! With a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, but having run out of bidding room, we have to bail out and pass.\n";
else
status << "NGDRc47! With a total of only " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, and no agreement in suits, we have to pass.\n";
}
}
// done with the second rebid
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.ClearConventionStatus(this);
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;
}
//
//==========================================================
//
// Rebidding as opener after a strong 2-level opening
//
//
BOOL CStrongTwoBidsConvention::HandleConventionResponse(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
if (bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED)
return FALSE;
bidState.ClearConventionStatus(this);
//
// estimate partner's strength
//
int nBid;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
int nPreviousSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
BOOL bBalanced = bidState.bBalanced;
//
// did we get a negative response from partner?
//
if (nPartnersBid == BID_2NT)
{
status << "2S2Rb0! After our strong " & bidState.szPVB &
" opening bid, partner's 2NT bid is a negative response, denying slam values (less than 1 Quick Trick).\n";
// estimate points -- 0 to 6 for now
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 0;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = 6;
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;
// after a negative response, bid 3NT if balanced
// with 26+ HCPs
if ((bBalanced) && (bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_NT_GAME))
{
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "S2RB1! With a balanced distribution and " &
fCardPts & " HCPs in hand, rebid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// else show a second preferred suit if available
if (bidState.numPreferredSuits > 0)
{
int nSuit = bidState.GetRebidSuit(nPreviousSuit);
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "S2RB4! With a good second suit in " &
STS(nSuit) & ", show it in a rebid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// otherwise rebid our original suit (if not 2C)
if (bidState.nPreviousBid == BID_2C)
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "S2RB6! With no other good suits, go ahead and bid our " &
bidState.szPrefS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPreviousSuit);
status << "B3E32! With no other good suits, go ahead and rebid our " &
bidState.szPVSS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
// otherwise, got a positive response, and partner has shown
// his long suit -- so either raise partner's suit, bid NT, or
// rebid our own suit
//
status << "2S2Rb20! After our strong " & bidState.szPVB &
" opening bid, partner's " & bidState.szPB &
" bid was a positive response, indicating 1+ Quick Tricks.\n";
// estimate points -- 3+ pts for now
bidState.m_fPartnersMin = 3;
bidState.m_fPartnersMax = MIN(22, 40 - 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;
// bid No Trump if balanced
if (bBalanced)
{
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "With a balanced hand, bid game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// see if there's a suit agreement from a strong 2 bid
if ((nPreviousSuit == nPartnersSuit) && (bidState.nLastBid != BID_2C))
{
// try for a slam; use Blackwood
status << "S2RB24! Partner's encouraging raise to " & bidState.szPB &
" indicates 1+ Quick Tricks and slam possibilities.\n";
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(nPartnersSuit);
return TRUE;
}
// raise partner's suit if possible
if (nPartnersSuitSupport >= SS_GOOD_SUPPORT)
{
// double raise partner if major, or go directly to Blackwood
// if minor (double raise from 3C or 3D would exceed 4NT
if (ISMAJOR(nPartnersSuit))
{
bidState.m_nAgreedSuit = nPartnersSuit;
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit,nPartnersBidLevel+2);
status << "S2RB28! With " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner's " & bidState.szPS &
" (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), go ahead and jump raise to " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
status << "S2RB32! We have " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" support for partner's " & bidState.szPS &
" (holding " & bidState.szHP &
").\n";
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(nPartnersSuit);
return TRUE;
}
}
// else show a second preferred suit if available
if (bidState.numPreferredSuits > 1)
{
int nSuit = bidState.GetRebidSuit(nPreviousSuit);
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "S2RB36! But we don't like partner's " & bidState.szPSS &
" suit (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), and we hold a good second suit in " & STS(nSuit) &
", so show it in a rebid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// otherwise rebid our original suit (if not 2C)
if (bidState.nPreviousBid == BID_2C)
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "S2RB44! But we don't like partner's " &
bidState.szPSS & " suit (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), so bid our own " & bidState.szPrefS &
" suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPreviousSuit);
status << "S2RB50! But we don't like partner's " &
bidState.szPSS & " suit (holding " & bidState.szHP &
"), so rebid our own " & bidState.szPVSS &
" suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
//
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
//==================================================================
//
//
BOOL C4thSuitForcingConvention::TryConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
//
// if (!pCurrConvSet->IsConventionEnabled(tid4thSuitForcing))
// return FALSE;
//
// see if the conditions are right to apply this convention
//
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
int nFirstRoundSuit = bidState.nFirstRoundSuit;
int nPreviousSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
// NCR-342 Quick test if 4 suits were bid
if ((bidState.m_numBidsMade != 2) || (bidState.m_numPartnerBidsMade != 2)
|| !ISSUIT(nPartnersSuit) || !ISSUIT(nPartnersPrevSuit)
|| !ISSUIT(nFirstRoundSuit) || !ISSUIT(nPreviousSuit) )
{
return FALSE; // NCR-342 Not possible without these
}
/* //NCR NB- Following logic is weak???
if ((bidState.m_numBidsMade == 2) && // NCR-334 changed to 2 (was 1)
(bidState.m_numPartnerBidsMade == 2) &&
(nPartnersSuit != nPartnersPrevSuit) && (nPartnersPrevSuit != NONE) &&
(nFirstRoundSuit != nPreviousSuit) && (nFirstRoundSuit != NONE) &&
(nFirstRoundSuit != NOTRUMP) && // NCR-338 NT not a suit
(nPartnersSuit != NOTRUMP)) \
*/
// NCR-342 Now test 4 suits bid
bool suitBid[4] = {false, false, false, false};
suitBid[nPartnersSuit] = true;
suitBid[nPartnersPrevSuit] = true;
suitBid[nFirstRoundSuit] = true;
suitBid[nPreviousSuit] = true;
if(suitBid[CLUBS] && suitBid[DIAMONDS] && suitBid[HEARTS] && suitBid[SPADES])
{
//
// since we're playing 4th suit forcing, we can't pass
// partner's bid, no matter what
//
status << "SF0! Since we're playing fourth-suit forcing, we are required to respond to partner's bid of the 4th suit.\n";
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
double fMinTPPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPPoints;
double fMaxTPPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints;
double fMinTPCPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints;
double fMaxTPCPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints;
int nBid;
//
// choice 1: rebid a strong major, if it's our preferred suit, with 22+ pts
//
if ((ISMAJOR(nPrefSuit)) && (nPrefSuitStrength >= SS_STRONG) &&
(fMinTPPoints >= 22))
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPrefSuit);
status << "SF2! With no agreement in suits, along with " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" partnership points, return to our preferred " &
bidState.szPrefSS & " suit at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
// bid 3NT with no voids and 26+ HCPs
//
if ((bidState.numVoids == 0) && (nPartnersBidLevel <= 3) &&
(fMinTPCPoints >= PTS_NT_GAME))
{
nBid = BID_3NT;
status << "SF4! With no agreement in suits, but with " &
fMinTPCPoints & "-" & fMaxTPCPoints &
" high card points in the partnership and no void suits, bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
// raise one of partner's suits with 23+ points and 2-card support
//
int nSuit;
if (bidState.nPPrevSuitSupport > bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport)
nSuit = SUIT_PREV;
else
nSuit = SUIT_ANY;
// raise to game level with 26+ total pts
if (bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_PREV,RAISE_TO_NO_MORE_THAN_GAME,PTS_GAME,99,SUPLEN_2))
{
// the bid (m_nBid) is set automatically
return TRUE;
}
// raise to 3-level with 23 pts
if (bidState.RaisePartnersSuit(SUIT_PREV,RAISE_TO_3,PTS_GAME-3,99,SUPLEN_2))
{
return TRUE;
}
//
// bid 2NT with no voids
//
if ((bidState.numVoids == 0) && (nPartnersBidLevel <= 2))
{
nBid = BID_2NT;
status << "SF10! With no agreement in suits, but with " & // NCR changed from 4 to 10
fMinTPCPoints & "-" & fMaxTPCPoints &
" high card points in the partnership and no void suits, bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
//
// else we've run out of other options, so
// raise partner's first or second suit with single-card support
//
if (bidState.numCardsInSuit[nPartnersPrevSuit] >= 1)
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nPartnersPrevSuit);
status << "SF20! With no better options, raise partner's first suit to " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit, nPartnersBidLevel+1);
status << "SF24! With no better options, raise partner's second suit to " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// the 4th suit forcing convention didn't apply here
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 a Michaels Cue Bid
//
BOOL CMichaelsCueBidConvention::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;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
int nPreviousSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
int nPreviousBidLevel = bidState.nPreviousBidLevel;
BOOL bBalanced = bidState.bBalanced;
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int nPartnersPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
//
// handling partner's Michaels response
//
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// if we're holding the STRONG Michaels hand indicate it by cue-bidding the
// enemy suit again
if (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(17))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPreviousSuit, 3);
status << "MCLRH12! with a strong Michaels hand (" & bidState.fPts &
" pts), cue bid the enemy suit again at " & BTS(nBid) &
" to indicate our strength.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// did partner bid 2NT, asking for the minor?
if (ISMAJOR(nPreviousSuit) && (nPartnersBid == BID_2NT))
{
// with a weak Michaels opener, indicate the minor
int nSuit = bidState.GetLongerSuit(CLUBS, DIAMONDS);
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 3);
status << "MCLRH10! With the weak flavor of Michaels, respond to partner's Michaels minor inquiry with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) &
", indicating " & STS(nSuit) & " as the unknown minor.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// did partner cue-bid the enemy suit (a slam try)?
if ((nPartnersSuit == nPreviousSuit) && (nPartnersBidLevel == nPreviousBidLevel+1))
{
// determine the cheapest of the two suits
int nCheapestSuit;
if (ISMINOR(nPreviousSuit))
nCheapestSuit = HEARTS; // 5/5 in the majors, so Hearts is cheapest
else
nCheapestSuit = bidState.GetLongerSuit(CLUBS, DIAMONDS);
// respond affirmatively only with a strong hand
status << "2MCLRH20! Partner cue bid the enemy suit, which is a game or slam try.\n";
if (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(17))
{
// jump into Blackwood
status << "MCLRH21! And with " & bidState.fPts & " pts in hand, proceed towards slam in the preferred "&
STSS(bidState.nPrefSuit) & " suit.\n";
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(bidState.nPrefSuit);
}
else if ( (ISMAJOR(nCheapestSuit) && (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(9))) ||
(ISMINOR(nCheapestSuit) && (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(12))) )
{
// stop at game in the cheapest suit
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nCheapestSuit);
status << "MCLRH22! But with only " & bidState.fPts & " pts in hand, forget about slam and stop at game in the cheapest suit ("&
STS(nCheapestSuit) & ") at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
else
{
// 8 or fewer pts -- bail out in the cheapest suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nCheapestSuit);
status << "MCLRH23! But with only " & bidState.fPts & " pts in hand, forget about slam and bail out in the cheapest suit (" &
STS(nCheapestSuit) & ") at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
// done
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
// else partner made a signoff, invitational, or game bid
//
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
status << "MCLRH30! Partner responded to our Michaels Cue bid with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
status << "2MCLRH40! Partner responded to our Michaels Cue bid with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", a possible invitation to game.\n";
// go to game with 17+ pts (strong hand)
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(17))
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLRH41! But since we opened Michaels with a weak hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we likely do not have the points for game and have to pass.\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH42! and since we opened Michaels with a strong hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we can raise to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
status << "2MCLRH49! Partner passed" & (bidState.bLHOInterfered? "after opponents interference" : "") &
", so Michaels is off.\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return FALSE;
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2)
{
// last time, we either showed our minor suit or indicated our strength
// with another cue bid of the opponents' suit
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// did we have the strong hand?
if (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(17))
{
// see what partner's reaction was
if (nPartnersSuit == BID_4NT)
{
// parter still wants to see our minor!!!
int nSuit = bidState.GetLongerSuit(CLUBS, DIAMONDS);
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "MCLRH50! After our second Michaels cue bid of the enemy suit, partner still wants to see the unknown minor, so show it (" &
STS(nSuit) & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND3);
return TRUE;
}
// else partner's bid was natural
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(20))
{
status << "MCLRH55! Partner responded to our second Michaels cue bid with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else
{
// jump to slam
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit, 6);
status << "MCLRH55! Partner responded to our second Michaels cue bid with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", and with " & fPts & "+ in hand, we can go ahead and jump to slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH56! Partner responded to our second Michaels cue bid of the enemy suit with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", an invitation to game -- so go ahead and bid game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
if (bidState.bLHOInterfered)
status << "MCLRH58! Partner passed our second Michaels cue bid after interference, so we have to pass also.\n";
else
status << "MCLRH59! Partner passed in spite of our second Michaels cue bid, so we should pass also.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
}
else
{
// partner responded to our minor answer
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
status << "MCLRH60! Partner responded to our Michaels minors answer with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
status << "MCLRH70! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", a possible invitation to game.\n";
// go to game with 17+ pts (strong hand)
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(17))
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLRH72! But since we opened Michaels with a weak hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we likely do not have the points for game and have to pass.\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH72! and since we opened Michaels with a strong hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we can raise to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
if (bidState.bLHOInterfered)
status << "MCLRH75! Partner passed our Michaels minor answer after interference, so we have to pass also.\n";
else
status << "MCLRH76! Partner passed our Michaels minor answer, so we should pass also.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND3)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// we indicated our strength with another cue bid, and partner asked
// to see our minor, _then_ bid
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(20))
{
status << "MCLRH80! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else
{
// jump to slam
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit, 6);
status << "MCLRH81! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", and with " & fPts & "+ in hand, we can go ahead and jump to slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH85! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", an invitation to game -- so go ahead and bid game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
if (bidState.bLHOInterfered)
status << "MCLRH86! Partner passed our Michaels minor answer after interference, so we have to pass also.\n";
else
status << "MCLRH87! Partner passed in spite of our Michaels minor answer, so we should pass also.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
// done (finally!)
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// oops!
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}
//
//-----------------------------------------------------
//
// 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;
}
