M J Bridge
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Bidding
M J Bridge
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Bidding
The unassuming cue-
This is one of the most useful conventions that there is -
Quite simply, a lowest level bid of the opponents’ suit by advancer shows a good raise of partner’s suit to at least the next level.
Strength
As a basic rule of thumb, use a support bid such as this with at least three-
Note that this bid promises some defensive strength which partner might rely on if considering a penalty double in the ongoing auction. With this thought in mind you will realise that offensive raises (usually direct raises or fit-
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A 8 3
Q J 6 3
K 5 3
9 5 2
Bid 2♣ to show your good three-
Alternatively bid a constructive 1♥ provided that you have agreed that this bid can be made on a four-
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A 3
K Q 3
K T 9 3
9 8 5 2
Bid 2♠.
Show your diamond support (to at least the three-
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Post-
Having shown support and strength either by way of an unassuming cue-
Competing to the level of the fit will still be a relevant consideration, but a penalty double will also be a possibility in the continuing auction (it can’t be for take-
Other support bids will be found under ‘the way ahead’.
This page last revised 18th May 2021
Context -
Opener |
Overcaller |
Responder |
Advancer |
Opener's rebid |
Overcaller's rebid and beyond |
Responder's rebid and beyond |
The continuing auction |
Opener |
Overcaller |
Responder |
Advancer |
Opener's rebid |
Overcaller's rebid and beyond |
Responder's rebid and beyond |
The continuing auction |