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Detail specifications 41IA - Level 2 ★

The cue bid response to an overcall

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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
  • 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.

SWNE
1
1
Pass
2
A
10
9
K
7
Q
8
6
4
K
9
8
7
Problem E5436 2 ♦ This is an investigating cue bid looking for the best game contract...if the overcall wasn't minimum.
 
SWNE
1
1
Pass
2
A
Q
10
7
4
3
J
5
4
K
Q
4
2
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.

SWNE
1
1
Pass
4
A
10
7
A
9
8
7
K
J
10
9
7
7
Problem E4865
3 ♦ which shows a 4-card heart fit and also a hand stronger than that needed for a preempt 3 ♥.
 
SWNE
1
1
Pass
3
A
2
K
10
7
6
Q
8
6
K
9
8
7
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:
  • either 4 ♥ and 4 ♠ with more than 8HCP
  • or a game-forcing hand.

J
10
9
4
A
K
9
5
A
8
3
8
5
SWNE
1
X
Pass
2
A
Q
7
5
8
7
6
5
2
A
K
7
4
Problem E4958
2 ♦ Cue bid to make sure of a game contract.
 
 
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