Intro to Rockstar

Written by Keith Schwols in Rockstar on Mon 16 January 2023. Tags: Bridge, Rockstar,

Rockstar is a transfer based modern 2/1 bidding system.

Unique elements:

• Colorado 2♣, the 1 1/2 NT opener. Balanced hand with 18-19 HCP
• MH 2, the strong bid. Hands with 23+ points or 9+ quick tricks
• Toucan 1♣ - 1♣ is 12-14 balanced hand or opening hand with 5 …

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Sample Table

Written by Keith Schwols in testing on Mon 14 January 2013. Tags: Bridge, Rockstar,

Using Markdown extension

When writing we can type "!" and first character of suit name to generate ♣: clubs, ♦: diamonds, ♥: hearts, ♠ spades We can insert hands inline with one pragma. Start with '!' and '{' and the keyword 'hand'. Then type in the hand in pseudo .LIN format. E.g. SAKQ.HAKQ.DAKQ.CAKQJ …

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