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41DM - The jump fit (by the overcaller's partner) -
level 2 ★
The jump fit response to overcalls
The jump shift by the overcaller's Partner shows:
a four-card fit
five cards in the named suit
ten or so HCP.
The well-informed overcaller can now decide to go to game, part game or pass.
S
W
N
E
1
1
Pass
2
A
Q
J
9
5
7
5
6
3
Q
J
8
6
Problem 20757 2 ♠ In response to an overcall, the jump shift shows a four-card fit, a strong five-card suit and ten or so HCP.
A
K
9
5
4
Q
J
6
5
4
A
8
7
S
W
N
E
Pass
1
1
Pass
3
Q
8
7
6
A
K
10
7
5
3
2
9
4
Problem E4954 3 ♥In response to an overcall, the jump shift shows a four-card fit, a strong five-card suit and ten or so HCP. The well-informed overcaller can now decide what to do next.