| Beta Cuebid - A control asking structure associated with 
    the Precision bidding system.  Beta asking responses are typically 
    initiated when responder makes a positive response to opener's Big Club 
    opener, with a subsequent Notrump rebid by partner. 
      
        |  | 1C | 1N |  
        |  | 2N  - Beta ask | Beta response |  
        |  |  |  |  
        |  |  |  |  
        |  | 1C | 1H/S/2C/2D |  
        |  | Notrump - Beta ask | Beta response |  Beta response steps are: 
      
        | Step | Meaning of Beta Response |  
        | 1st | 0-2 controls |  
        | 2nd | 3 controls |  
        | 3rd | 4 controls |  Note: When 
    responder's first bid promises 4+ controls, as 3D or other Unusual 
    Positive responses, the Beta first step response shows 4 controls, second 
    shows 5 controls, etc. Also see 
    Precision systems,
    Alpha Cuebid , 
    Beta Cuebid,  
    Trump Asking Bid,
    Control Asking Bid,
    Suit Asking Bid,
    Delta Asking Bid and  
    
Precision/Big Club Books |