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Detail specifications 32SA - Level 2

Fourth seat overcalls after the opponents have bid two suits

Fourth seat overcalls after the opponents have bid two suits

  • The cue bid of the opening suit promises a two-suiter 5-5 in the two unbid suits.
  • 2NT shows a two-suiter at least 6-5 in the other two suits
  • The double shows a two-suiter 4-4 in the two unbid suits.

SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Pique
2 Carreau
3 Spades
King Hearts
Queen Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
4 Hearts
Ace Clubs
King Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
4 Clubs
4 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
Problem E3830 2 In fourth seat, when two suits have been bid, the cue bid of the opening suit shows a two-suiter 5-5 in the other two suits.
 
SWNE
1 Carreau Pass 1 Coeur
2 SA
Queen Spades
Jack Spades
10 Spades
9 Spades
7 Spades
Ace Clubs
Queen Clubs
10 Clubs
9 Clubs
8 Clubs
6 Clubs
7 Diamonds
5 Diamonds
Problem E5262 2NT Don't forget that in fourth seat, when two suits have been called, you can double with 4-4 in the other two suits, or cue bid the opener with 5-5, or bid 2NT with 6-5.