In this series of 7 Quizzes (this is the first) our partner opens on the one level and the opponents overcall or Double.
In this quiz, our opponents make a takeout double.
Responder should usually redouble with 10+. But, with 10+ and a very shapely hand, tend to bid naturally (no XX--the opponents might get in your way and prevent you from showing your suits).
If you Pass after the Double, it doesn't really say anything. Usually it is a weak hand. It doesn't show (nor deny) support for the suit partner has opened. For example, 1
(X) Pass is usually 0-6 with nothing special to say (but could be a bit stronger).
New suit bids: forcing on the 1-level, but not on the 2-level. (This is a matter of partnership agreement, but this is a reasonable way to play it). So, 1 (X) 1
is forcing, but 1 (X) 2 is not forcing.
Jump-raise is weak. Example: 1 (X) 3. With a good raise, start with XX or a conventional 2NT.
For more, see this article.
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Double | ?? |
Q32 
AJ3 K72 
A542
Pass
Redouble
1NT
2NT
3NT
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Double | ?? |
Q876 Q765 87 932
Pass
XX
1
1
1NT
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Double | ?? |
6 AQ8542 A76 Q76
Pass
XX
1
2
4
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Double | ?? |
6 J876 K10872 987
Pass
XX
2
2
3
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Double | ?? |
J62 K5 Q1087 9865
Pass
XX
1NT
2
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dbl | ? |
98 KQJ1098 54 632
Pass
1
2
3
4
With both sides vulnerable, what is your call as South?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dbl | ? |
J9832 4 A973 542
Pass
2
2NT (Jordan 2NT showing a limit raise or better in spades)
3
4
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