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31GF - Michael cue bid -
level 1 ★
Cue bidding the opening major suit shows :
At least 10 HCP
Two solid 5 carders :
The other major
and,♣
Caution The strength must be concentrated in the named suits !
S
W
N
E
1
2
2
A
K
J
9
8
A
K
J
10
9
A
5
Exercise E3953 2♠ A perfect Michael, both descriptive and forcing
S
W
N
E
1
2
K
10
7
6
2
6
A
K
Q
10
4
8
7
Exercise E4142 2♥ Cue bid : ♣ and the other major suit, always. What about the strength? It depends on the quality of the two suiter and the vulnerability.
3 ♣ after a major opening shows : :
About 10 HCP
Two solid 5 carders :
The other major suit
and,♦
S
W
N
E
1
3
A
10
7
5
3
6
7
6
A
K
Q
J
9
Exercise E4146 3 ♣ Michael for ♠ and ♦. Pi are not so great, but ♦ are wonderful !
S
W
N
E
1
3
3
Q
J
9
8
3
A
Q
J
9
7
4
2
Exercise E3947 2♥ precision Michael : ♦ - ♥ There is definitely no restriction with a 7 carder !