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Detail specifications 43GA - Level 1 ★

The responder's sputnik double

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The sputnik double is a bid by the responder after an overcall
It promises:
  • four cards in an unbid major, or an interest in the minors if both majors have been bid,a minimum strength of 7-8HCP with no maximum
SWNE
1
1
X
A
10
9
8
A
J
9
7
7
2
9
6
5
Problème E11571
A sputnik DOUBLE >for the hearts
 
SWNE
1
2
X
K
Q
J
9
K
10
7
4
4
3
7
6
2
Problème E1574
sputnik double with 9HCP and four cards in each major, there's only one correct bid!
 
 
The responder's sputnik double
As the bidding level goes up so does the number of points needed to double:at the one level 7-8HCP are enoughat the two level you need 8-9HCPat the three level you need a minimum of 9-10HCPBe careful! There is no maximum to a sputnik double...
5
J
6
3
A
Q
9
8
A
K
8
6
4
SWNE
1
1
X
Q
10
8
4
A
K
9
7
7
3
9
5
2
Problème E5417
DOUBLE A sputnik straight out of the book with four cards in each major and 9HCP!
 
SWNE
1
1
X
7
6
3
8
K
J
9
6
5
A
J
10
7
Problème E5143
DOUBLE Specially for the minors when both majors have been bid, one by the opener and one by the overcaller.
 
 
The sputnik could be a good defensive bid against preempts. Assess your hand!
SWNE
1
3
X
Q
J
9
7
4
4
3
A
9
3
K
10
7
Problème E4725
DOUBLEWith enough strength to be thinking about game, you can perfectly well use the sputnik after the opponents' preempt. (3 spades would be forcing)
 
 
The ensuing bids
A
8
7
6
10
5
4
3
K
5
A
K
5
SWNE
1
1
X
Pass
2
Pass
Pass
5
3
K
J
9
6
A
8
6
4
3
7
2
Problem E8458
PASS After doubling South passes. The opener has shown a first-zone hand so there aren't enough points for game.
 
 
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