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Detail specifications 64BH - Level 3

Defence against 2♦ multi

Defence against 2 multi
In 2nd seat, overcall as if Opener had bid a weak 2
  • X is for take-out
  • 2 and 2 : natural bid with a nice 5-carder
  • 2NT : natural and stoppers in both majors
  • 3 and 3 : 6 solid cards and an interesting distribution
  • 3 (jump cue-bid) shows a strong 2-suiter in the minors
  • 4 2-suiter - at least 5-5
  • 4 2-suiter - at least 5-5

If you don't have one of the aforementioned configurations, you can pass and then overcall on the next bidding round!
SWNE
2 Carreau
2 SA
Ace Spades
Jack Spades
8 Spades
Ace Hearts
2 Hearts
10 Clubs
7 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
6 Diamonds
Exercise 9535 2NT : natural, regular hand 15-17HCP and stoppers in both majors.
 
SWNE
2 Carreau
4 Trefle
4 Spades
Ace Hearts
Jack Hearts
10 Hearts
9 Hearts
8 Hearts
Ace Clubs
King Clubs
10 Clubs
8 Clubs
7 Clubs
4 Clubs
4 Diamonds
Exercise 9538 4 showing a 2 suiter CO- (with and you would have bid 4CA!)