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Detail specifications 31GH - Level 1 ★

Michaels cue-bid : 2♦

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Two-suiter (both majors) overcalls after an opening in a minor at the 1 level
After an opening in a minor at the 1 level, the bid 2♦ is conventional. It means :
  • a 2-suiter both majors with 5 cards. Generally speaking each one of the majors should have 2 of the big 3 honors ... but not always.
  • depending on vulnerability a point count of at least 7-8HCP
  • You should be more concerned about the quality of the majors and vulnerability than your HCP !
    • There is no upper point limit on this bid
SWNE
1
2
Q
10
8
4
3
A
Q
10
6
4
8
6
5
Exercise 4401 Overcall with 8CP : all points are in both majors !
 
SWNE
1
Pass
J
9
7
5
3
Q
7
5
4
3
K
9
4
Exercise E4403 Pass, despite your 2-suiter : your game is worthless !
 
 
Examples
SWNE
1
2
A
Q
J
10
6
A
K
Q
J
3
5
A
7
Exercise E4402 2 ♦ ...even with this enormous hand, a Michael's cue-bid doesn't have an upper limit. With an overcall of 2 ♦, you are certain to be able to bid again on the next round. If your Opp to your left passes, your P has to bid.
 
SWNE
1
2
K
J
9
4
3
A
K
Q
J
9
9
3
2
Exercise E5386 With one bid this overcall describes a 2-suiter in the majors at least 5-5 and with an ambiguous point count.
With 5 ♠ and 5 ♥ double isn't recommended.
 
 
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