In this series of 7 Quizzes (this is the sixth) our partner opens on the one level and the opponents overcall or Double.
In this quiz, the opponents overcall with a natural bid on the two level. So, we've opened on the one level and they've overcalled with a natural bid of 2, 2
, 2
or 2
.
With 0-5, responder will pass. Even with many 6, 7 or 8 point hands (without support or the ability to make a negative double), responder could pass.
Double is negative. This means at least 6 or 7 points and typically the other 2 suits. The focus is on the other major (if there is one). Even if our opening bid was 1NT, the double should be played as negative.
After we've opened 1 of a suit and they overcall naturally on the 2-level:
2NT=Invitational -- 10-12 balanced with their suit stopped (no Jacoby 2NT when they overcall!)
3NT=13-15 balanced with their suit stopped
Responder can raise (as if there were no overcall) to the 2-level. This would show the same thing as if RHO passed. So, 1 (2
) 2
is still 6-10 in support and 3+ trumps.
A cue-bid shows a limit raise or better. Example: 1 (2
) 3
= Limit or better raise of diamonds
A three-level raise is preemptive (since you can cuebid with a limit or better raise).
A bid of a new suit is natural (5+ cards) and forcing one round.
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
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2![]() |
?? |
KQ32
83
K7
A5432
Pass
Double
2
3
3
Other
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
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2![]() |
?? |
97
AQ5
AQ2
A5432
Pass
Double
2
3
3
3
3NT
4
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
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2![]() |
?? |
A2
52
AKJ1062
J76
Pass
Double
2NT
3
3
3NT
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
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2![]() |
?? |
87
KJ2
KQ872
Q102
Pass
Double
2
2NT
3
3NT
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
1![]() |
2![]() |
?? |
J82
K3
K7
A85432
Pass
Double
2
2NT
3
3
3
3NT
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
1![]() |
2![]() |
? |
4
K1098
J9872
983
Pass
2
2
3
4
Other
With neither side vulnerable, what is your call as South?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
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2![]() |
? |
K72
3
J973
KQ987
Pass
Double
2
2NT
Other