Responder's Bid | Meaning |
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Double | Natural with interest in penalizing the opponents in either of their suits. |
Raising partner's suit | A raise to the 3-level is a constructive raise (7-10 points). Larry Cohen recommends that this shows 3-card support for a major, or 4-card support for a minor.1 Non-forcing.
A jump raise to the 4-level is weak and preemptive, showing 4+ card support. Non-forcing. |
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Cuebidding the opponents' "higher" suit | If the opponents show both suits, e.g. a 2![]() |
Cuebidding the opponents' "lower" suit | If the opponents show both suits, e.g. a 2![]() |
Bidding the "fourth" suit | If the opponents show both suits, e.g. a 2![]() |
Responder's priority is to show major-suit support, either via a direct raise or cuebid. Below are all the responses in greater detail.
Natural with interest in penalizing the opponents in either of their suits. Shows about 7+ points, and typically a balanced hand. Denies 3-card support if partner opened /
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West Pass |
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East 2 ![]() |
South Dbl (2) |
A 3-level raise is natural, showing 7-10 points. A 4-level raise is preemptive. Both bids are non-forcing.
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West Pass |
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East 2 ![]() |
South 3 ![]() |
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2 ![]() |
South 4 ![]() |
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2 ![]() |
South 3 ![]() |
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2 ![]() |
South 2 ![]() |
Opener | Responder | ||||
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2 ![]() |
South 2 ![]() |
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2 ![]() |
South 3 ![]() |
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West Pass |
North 1 ![]() |
East 2 ![]() |
South 3 ![]() |
Opener's rebids are generally natural. However, a cuebid of either enemy suit typically asks for a stopper in that suit. Partner is asked to bid 3NT with a stopper.
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