Term
| When playing inverted minors, if a 1C/1D opening is doubled or overcalled at the one level, what are two options for responder with support and less than 10 pts? |
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Definition
A single raise shows 6-9 points. A double raise shows 2-5 points. All raises of partner's minor suit opening deny a four card major. |
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Term
| When playing inverted minors, if a 1C/1D opening is doubled, how does responder show a limit raise or better (10+)? |
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Definition
2NT All raises of partner's minor suit opening deny a four card major. |
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Term
| When playing inverted minors, if a 1C/1D opening is overcalled, how does responder show a limit raise or better (10+)? |
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Definition
Cuebid the opponent's suit. All raises of partner's minor suit opening deny a four card major. |
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Term
| What does a response of 2NT to 1C/1D show? |
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Definition
11-12 hcp All raises of partner's minor suit opening deny a four card major. |
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Term
| Playing inverted minors, what does a single raise of a minor suit opening show? |
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Definition
| It is strong and forcing, showing at least 10+ points, 5 card support and denies a four card major. |
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Term
| Playing inverted minors, what does a double raise of a minor suit opening show? |
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Definition
| It is weak, showing 6-9 points, 5 card support and denies a four card major. |
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Term
| Playing inverted minors, after a start of 1C - 2C or 1D - 2D, what is the next step? |
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Definition
| Both players show stoppers in other suits for NT purposes. Subsequent bids of 2NT or three of opener's minor may be passed. |
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Term
Partner opens 1C. As responder, holding an opening hand, what is your response with the following pattern? 4-1-5-3 |
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Definition
You bid 1D and then 2S. Opener is obligated to rebid 1NT, waiting for your second bid. |
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