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Detail specifications 41IA - Level 2 ★
The cue bid response to an overcall
In response to an overcall by a suit,
The simple cue bid (no jump) of the opener's suit indicates at least 11HCP but doesn't guarantee a fit. It's an investigating cue bid
The simple cue bid (no jump) of the opener's suit indicates at least 11HCP but doesn't guarantee a fit. It's an investigating cue bid
- which makes it possible to look for game at an economic level and to be able to stop if the overcall was minimum.
- This bid is forcing.
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Problem E5436 2 ♦ This is an investigating cue bid looking for the best game contract...if the overcall wasn't minimum.
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Problem E4866 2 ♣ An investigating cue bid looking for a game contract. This is the only forcing bid in response to the overcall.
In response to an overcall by a suit, the jump cue bid of the opener's suit
- indicates a 4-card fit
- and a minimum of 9-10HCP, stronger than a preempt support.
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Problem E4865
3 ♦ which shows a 4-card heart fit and also a hand stronger than that needed for a preempt 3 ♥.
3 ♦ which shows a 4-card heart fit and also a hand stronger than that needed for a preempt 3 ♥.
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Problem E5437 3 ♣ which shows a 4-card heart fit and that game is possible if the overcall wasn't minimum.
In response to an overcall with a takeout double,
the cue bid of the opener's minor shows:
the cue bid of the opener's minor shows:
- either 4 ♥ and 4 ♠ with more than 8HCP
- or a game-forcing hand.
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Problem E4958
2 ♦ Cue bid to make sure of a game contract.
2 ♦ Cue bid to make sure of a game contract.
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