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Detail specifications 31JC - Level 3

Jump cue-bids of a major opening
In overcalls, jump cue-bids of a major opening is a request for a stopper to play 3 NT
This overcall, conventionally promisest :
  • an established 7 cards minore
  • and, in principle, stoppers in the other 2 suits
If the partner has a stopper in the opening major, he signs off at 3 NT, il annonce 3 SA : sif not, he bids 4 and the overcaller passes or corrects.
SWNE
1 Coeur
3 Coeur
Ace Spades
7 Spades
9 Hearts
6 Hearts
Ace Clubs
5 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
5 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
Problem E4126 3 asks a simple question : "If you have a stopper, bid 3SA...I'll take care of the reste".