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Detail specifications 44HC - Level 3 ★

The 1NT opener after the responder's transfer is doubled.

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The 1NT opener after the responder's transfer is doubled
The double of a transfer is always 'lead directind'. The opener then has 3 main options :
  • Redouble: fitted, without a stopper in the opps' suit
  • Rectification of the Transfer : fitted, with a stopper in the opps' suit
  • Pass : not fitted, without a stopper in the opps' suit

Exercise 6592 Without a fit, pass. the rectification by the responder at the minimum level then shows that he wants to leave it there. Pass after 2 ♠
 
 
Redouble
The redouble promises a 3 cards fit and no stoppers in the overcalled suit.
Exercise 1535 XX By convention, it shows a 3 cards fit in ♥ and no stopper in ♦.Your partner will be the declarer and will have his honors protected on the lead (Imagine the King in his hand...)...With a fit and a ♦ stopper, you would have rectified the transfer
 
 
Rectification of the transfer
Caution, the rectification premises both a 3 cards fit and a stopper in the overcalled suit !
Exercise E1865 After the opps' double, you cann only rectify the transfer with a 3 cards fit and a stopper in the opps' suit. It is the case her.
 
Exercise 1533 Jum Rectification : Ideal, isn't it non ? A beautiful 4 cards fit, effective honors and a doubleton in the opps' suit.
 
 
Examples
Exercise 6591 Cue bid that shows a maximum 1NT opening, a 4 cards fit in ♥ and, also, no desire to be the declarer : nothing to protect in ♦.
 
 
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