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Detail specifications 35BZ - Level 2 ★
The dealer's bid after an initial pass and one adverse bid
The dealer's overcalls after an initial pass and a single adverse bid.
They require 8-10HCP in an interesting hand.
The main overcalls are:
They require 8-10HCP in an interesting hand.
The main overcalls are:
- The double which guarantees 8HCP and 4 cards in each of the other suits.
- 1NT which promises a minor two-suiter.
- A major with jump promises a major two-suiter 6-4. It wasn't possible to open a weak two with four cards in the other major.
- The cue bid of the opening minor promises 5-5 in two undetermined suits.
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The double
This is a takeout double for the other suits. It guarantees: at least 8HCP and 4 cards in each of the other suits. As you have already passed, your Partner knows that you don't have the strength of a first round double ...
This is a takeout double for the other suits. It guarantees: at least 8HCP and 4 cards in each of the other suits. As you have already passed, your Partner knows that you don't have the strength of a first round double ...
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Problème e4217
DOUBLE Join in the fray and annoy the opponents. You aren't exactly risking your life!
DOUBLE Join in the fray and annoy the opponents. You aren't exactly risking your life!
1NT after an initial pass.
This bid is conventional and shows a weak minor two-suiter which can be 5-4.
Your Partner knows you passed in the first round. Your 1NT overcall is obviously artificial.
This bid is conventional and shows a weak minor two-suiter which can be 5-4.
Your Partner knows you passed in the first round. Your 1NT overcall is obviously artificial.
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Problème e4122
1NT shows a weak minor two-suiter, which is much more efficient here than a 2 club overcall. Your Partner won't think for even a second that you have 16HCP!
1NT shows a weak minor two-suiter, which is much more efficient here than a 2 club overcall. Your Partner won't think for even a second that you have 16HCP!
The major with jump
This shows a major two-suiter of at least 6-4. Your Partner will understand that you couldn't open a weak two as you had four cards in the other major.
The cue bid of the opening suit. This bid shows an undetermined two-suiter...among the other three suits.
This shows a major two-suiter of at least 6-4. Your Partner will understand that you couldn't open a weak two as you had four cards in the other major.
The cue bid of the opening suit. This bid shows an undetermined two-suiter...among the other three suits.
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Problème e4228
2 hearts. Your Partner will wonder why you didn't open 2 hearts. The answer is because you also have four spades.
2 hearts. Your Partner will wonder why you didn't open 2 hearts. The answer is because you also have four spades.
FR version
An example of an overcall by the first player after an initial pass. Here, 1NT shows a weak minor two-suiter.