Ogust is a forcing bid for one round. After hearing a Ogust 2NT response, the preemptor's conventional rebids are:
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3![]() | Bad hand (5-7 points) with only one of the top three honors in the preempt suit |
3![]() | Bad hand (5-7 points), two of the top three honors |
3![]() | Good hand (8-10 points), one of the top three honors |
3![]() | Good hand (8-10 points), two of the top three honors |
3NT | Good hand (8-10 points), all three top honors |
The mnemonic for remembering Ogust responses is "Minors are Minimum, 1-2-1-2-3."
Rebids by the Ogust bidder are natural.
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Opener 2 ![]() 3 ![]() Pass |
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Opener 2 ![]() 3 ![]() Pass |
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If Ogust is doubled, the conventional responses are on; after an overcall, they are off. The preempter can double for penalties, pass with a bad hand, or rebid his suit if it is worth it.
Ogust is named for its American inventor, Harold Ogust.
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