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Unusual
Versus Unusual (Unusual Over Unusual, Invisible Cuebid) - When opponents' make an Unusual Notrump (or Michaels Cuebid) overcall showing a two-suited hand, many
players employ invisible cuebids of the opponents' implied suits and other
treatments to bid effectively. While several methods exist, here is
one popular treatment:
Also
see page 70 in:
Better Bidding With Bergen: Volume 2 - Competitive Bidding, Fit Bids,
and More
| 1. |
A bid in partner's suit or
a new suit is competitive without showing game interest |
| 2. |
A cuebid of the opponents'
lower implied suit shows an invitational limit raise of partner's suit,
typically showing 5 cards in the suit not implied by the opponents |
| 3. |
A cuebid of the opponents'
higher implied suit shows game forcing values, typically showing 5 cards
in the suit not implied by the opponents |
| 4. |
A double shows the ability
to penalize at least one of the opponent's implied suits. Any
subsequent double by the partnership is for penalty |
Examples:
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1C - (2N) - 3C |
Competitive with Club, no
interest in game |
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1S - (2N) - 3H |
Competitive with 5 Hearts,
no interest in game |
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1S - (2N) - 3C |
Invitational, typically 2+
Spades and 5 Hearts |
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1S - (2N) - 3D |
Game forcing, typically 2+
Spades and 5 Hearts |
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1N - (2N) - X |
A double shows values in at
least one minor and the ability to penalize opponents in one or both
their suits. |
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