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Detail specifications 31GA - Level 1 ★

Two-suiter overcalls

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bleThe various two-suiter overcalls:
  • 2NT shows 5-5 in the two lowest ranked suits (after all one level openings)
  • 2 diamonds after a one level minor opening shows the 2 major suits 5-5
  • a cue bid after a one level major opening shows the other major and clubs 5-5
  • 3 clubs after a one level major opening shows the other major and diamonds 5-5
SWNE
1 Trefle
2 SA
3 Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
4 Hearts
5 Clubs
2 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem E3790 2NT with a jump = the 2 lowest ranked suits of the remaining 3. This means never ♠, never the opponents' suit.
 
SWNE
1 Trefle
2 Carreau
Queen Spades
10 Spades
8 Spades
4 Spades
3 Spades
Ace Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
6 Hearts
4 Hearts
8 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
Problem E4401 2♦ It's up to the Partner to decide which major he prefers. How many HCP for a Michaels bid? It varies according to the vulnerability. How to decide? The main criteria are the respective strengths of ♥ and ♠.
 
 
Be careful!
  • You can only bid these overcalls if you are in the immediate seat after Opener ... not in 4th seat!
  • Suit quality and vulnerability are worth considering more carefully than point count.
  • High card points should be in your main 2 suits.

SWNE
1 Coeur
Pass
Queen Spades
7 Spades
8 Hearts
Ace Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
4 Clubs
3 Clubs
King Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
6 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem 4132 If you are red against greenYou should pass with these 10HCP! The Q of ♣ isn't looking good and you have no intermediary cards in your 2-suiter.
 
SWNE
1 Trefle
2 SA
3 Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
4 Hearts
5 Clubs
2 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem E3790 10HCP but in this case they are all useful! Overcall without hesitation.
 
 
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