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Detail specifications 62RD - Level 3 ★

The Lightner Double

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The Lightner double
It's a double against a slam in a suit, which asks Partner to lead in an unnamed suit or to find an unusual lead. Partner has to exclude :
  • leading in the slam suit
  • leading in a suit in which the Opps have a fit
  • leading in an unbid suit
Most of the time, the player on lead needs to find a void in his P's hand.
SWNE
1
X
4
5
5
7
X
Pass
Pass
Pass
A
Q
10
6
5
3
K
Q
10
8
8
7
2
Problem E7771
A Lightner double against : A killer lead. Lead ♦ : if your partner's void is in ♣.. you'll make
a ♣ trick !
 
 
An example of a Lightner Double
SWNE
1
Pass
4
5
5
6
6
Pass
6
Pass
Pass
X
Pass
Pass
Pass
Q
Q
8
5
4
3
2
Q
9
7
4
3
2
Your Partner bids a Lightner Double which means : "find my void when you lead". Lead 8 heart which is a preference signal for ♦
 
 
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