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Cue-bid after a take-out double

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After a take-out double : The Overcaller's Partner's cue-bid
A cue-bid in response to a take-out double shows:
  • a strong hand of 11HCP or more
  • This bid is Game forcing

The "doubler" describes his hand in order to find the best contract.
J
10
9
4
A
K
9
5
A
8
3
8
5
SWNE
1
X
Pass
2
A
Q
7
5
8
7
6
5
2
A
K
7
4
Exercise 4958 As South bid a non-jump cue-bid to ask Opener to describe his hand in order to find the best contract.
 
 
Jump cue-bid from Overcaller's P after he has bid a take-out double
Jump cue-bid in response to a take-out double shows :
  • Both majors 4-4
  • and from 8-10HCP

This bid is not Game forcing : if the "doubler" has overcalled with minimum points, he sign off at 3♥ or 3♠.
SWNE
1
X
Pass
3
K
J
10
7
K
Q
8
6
10
9
8
6
3
Exercise 5797 Jump cue-bid showing at the same time both majors 4-4 and 8-10HCP
 
 
Cue-bid at the 4 level of the opening minor in response to a take-out double
This cue bid shows :
  • Both majors 5-5
  • and ... strength to play Game

SWNE
1
X
3
4
Q
J
9
8
6
K
J
10
9
4
K
7
7
Exercise 1019 Cue-bidding in Opp's opening minor at the 4 level always requires a two-suiter major 5-5 minimum
 
 
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