Many strains of Myxos abound. Here is one possible matrix.
Opening | Meanings (ACOL) | Meanings (Strong Club) |
2 |
An ACOL 2 opener A weak two in diamonds 5/5 in and , 5-10 HCP |
10-15 HCP, 6 clubs Same Same |
2 |
An ACOL 2 opener A weak two in hearts 5/5 in and , 5-10 HCP 21-22 HCP, balanced |
10-15 HCP, 6 diamonds Same Same N/A (Open 1) |
2 |
An ACOL 2 opener A weak two in spades 5/5 in and , 5-10 HCP |
Same Same Same |
2 |
An ACOL 2 opener A weak three-bid in clubs 5/5 in and , 5-10 HCP |
Same Same Same |
2NT |
5/5 in and , 5-10 HCP 5/5 in or , 5-10 HCP |
Same Same |
3 |
A weak three-bid in diamonds |
Same |
3 |
A weak three-bid in hearts |
Same |
3 |
A weak three-bid in spades |
Same |
3 |
Gambling 3NT |
Same |
3NT |
A minor suit preempt (4/) |
Same |
4 |
Namyats |
Same |
4 |
Namyats |
Same |
Note that the 3-level bids are optional and up to partnership agreement.
Additionally, some partnerships use 2NT as a natural strong bid, and remove this hand type from the
Myxos are forcing for one round. Responder should assume that opener has a weak two, the most frequent hand type.
Myxomatosis was invented in the 1970s by Dr. Bob Sebesfi of Australia, who also created the SWINE convention. Technically speaking, Myxomatosis is a disease used by the Australian government to control the country's rabbit population. The crossover reference to weak bridge players was described by Alan Truscott in a 1983 bridge column about Dr. Sebesfi in the New York Times.
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