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Detail specifications 35AZ - Level 2 ★
The dealer's bid after an initial pass and two adverse bids
The dealer's overcalls after an initial pass and two adverse bids.
You need an interesting hand of 8-10HCP with the high cards concentrated in the two other suits.The main overcalls are:
You need an interesting hand of 8-10HCP with the high cards concentrated in the two other suits.The main overcalls are:
- Double, which guarantees 8HCP and 4 cards in the other two suits.
- 1NT which promises a two-suiter in the other two suits.
- Cue bid of the minor opening promises a two-suiter 5-5 in the other two suits.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1 |
1NT |
K
Q
9
8
A
10
9
7
5
2
3
6
5
The double
This is a takeout double calling for the other two suits. It guarantees:
At least 8HCP and 4 cards in the other two suits.
You started by passing so your Partner knows that your double isn't as strong as it would have been in the first round.
This is a takeout double calling for the other two suits. It guarantees:
At least 8HCP and 4 cards in the other two suits.
You started by passing so your Partner knows that your double isn't as strong as it would have been in the first round.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1 |
X |
K
J
10
8
A
10
9
2
5
7
5
4
3
Problème e3800
With 8HCP and 4 cards in the other two suits, action is needed!
With 8HCP and 4 cards in the other two suits, action is needed!
1NT after an initial pass.
This bid is conventional and shows a two-suiter in the other two suits. If these are the major suits, it's because there were four spades which prevented a weak two opening. The two-suiter is therefore 6-4 with the six-card suit being always the lowest ranked.If these are the minor suits, the two-suiter could be 6-4, 5-4 or 5-5 in a hand too weak for the cue bid.
This bid is conventional and shows a two-suiter in the other two suits. If these are the major suits, it's because there were four spades which prevented a weak two opening. The two-suiter is therefore 6-4 with the six-card suit being always the lowest ranked.If these are the minor suits, the two-suiter could be 6-4, 5-4 or 5-5 in a hand too weak for the cue bid.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1 |
1NT |
K
Q
9
8
A
10
9
7
5
2
3
6
5
Problème e3804
1NT is conventional and shows a two-suiter 6-4 in the other two suits.
1NT is conventional and shows a two-suiter 6-4 in the other two suits.
The cue bid of the opening suit after an initial pass.
This bid is conventional and shows a two-suiter 5-5 in the other two suits.
This bid is conventional and shows a two-suiter 5-5 in the other two suits.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1 |
2 |
K
J
10
6
4
8
K
Q
10
9
6
10
9
Problème e5339
2 diamonds. The cue bid of the opening after an initial pass shows a two-suiter 5-5 in the other two suits.
2 diamonds. The cue bid of the opening after an initial pass shows a two-suiter 5-5 in the other two suits.
FR version
An example of the overcall situation of the dealer after an initial pass.