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Opener's rebid after player in 4th seat overcalls

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Opener's rebid after player in 4th seat has overcalled
After an overcall, Opener who has a minimum opening and isn't fitted after his P's responding bid, can pass : but Responder can bid again
1) Support fit in Responder's major
  • he has a 4 card fit and a minimum opening: support bid at the lowest possible level
  • with a 4 card fit a 2nd zone opening : jump raise
2) suit shift shows :
  • either a minimum opening with a two-suiter 5-5
  • or a strong opening and a two-suiter which might be 5-4.

SWNE
1
Pass
1
1
Pass
4
3
2
A
9
Q
9
8
6
A
K
9
7
Problem E1002 PASS After an overcall from player in 4th seat, Opener has to pass with a minimum opening. This pass shows your P that you have nothing special to bid.
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
1
3
4
Q
10
9
2
K
J
4
A
K
Q
10
9
Problem E1010 Support fit (by Opener) of Reponder's major at the 3 level isn't forcing. It shows a 2nd zone opening (15-17HCP) and an irregular hand, otherwise he would have opened 1NT
 
 
3) A NT rebid
  • P has bid
    • 1NT with a robust hand, a 1st zone hand and a stopper in Overcaller's suit
    • 2NT with a 3rd zone hand and a double stopper in Overcaller's suit
  • Partner has passed : in this case a rebid of 1NT shows a 3rd zone and a regular hand. Don't take any chances playing 2NT with 18HCP

SWNE
1
Pass
1
1
1NT
K
J
10
K
4
Q
10
9
A
J
10
7
4
Problem E1001 With no major fit and stoppers in the overcalled suit try and see if a NT Game is possible.
 
6
5
3
J
7
6
2
8
6
4
3
J
6
SWNE
1
Pass
Pass
1
1NT
Pass
Pass
Pass
A
J
4
K
8
A
5
2
A
Q
9
7
3
Problem 9577 1NT - no need to bid any higher to show your 3rd zone and a regular hand. Many players make the error of jump bidding to 2NT.
 
 
4) Opener's double after Responder's suit shift and 4th seat Opp's overcall.
shows
  • a good opening
  • a 3 card fit in Responder's major
5) redouble after Sputnik double by 4th seat Opp has the same meaning 6) Opener's rebid of his opening suit shows
  • 6-card suit
  • a minimum opening

SWNE
1
Pass
1
2
2
4
K
9
4
Q
J
4
A
K
10
9
8
6
Problem E1004 After a 2♣ overcall a 2♦ rebid, shows a strong suit.
 
 
(7)Other bids

  • A cue-bid in the overcalled suit shows a good support fit and a strong opening.
  • Redouble shows 3 cards in Responder's major
  • After Partner's 2/1 suit shift, Opener's double remains punitive..
  • After a redouble bid by the team, all doubles are penalty doubles.

J
9
3
A
7
5
A
Q
9
7
4
3
8
SWNE
1
Pass
2
2
4
Q
5
4
K
J
10
8
2
A
K
J
9
6
Problem 9575 A Splinter bid translates into a good opening, a ♣ fit and a short (void or singleton) ♥ suit
 
SWNE
1
Pass
1
1
2
9
7
4
Q
7
6
4
A
K
10
A
K
Q
Problem E1008 Here Opener's cue-bid shows : a 3rd zone (18-19HCP)or a 4 card fit, or a NT contract to be played from the other hand.
 
 
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