{"id":33617,"date":"2022-07-01T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=33617"},"modified":"2022-07-03T22:26:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-03T20:26:36","slug":"when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1nt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1nt\/","title":{"rendered":"When an opponent intervenes over 1NT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-lets-bid-partner-pink-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge article Let's bid partner\" class=\"wp-image-27566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-lets-bid-partner-pink-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-lets-bid-partner-pink-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-lets-bid-partner-pink-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-lets-bid-partner-pink-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-lets-bid-partner-pink.jpg 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One efficient system to deal with an intervention is the Rubensohl convention. This convention essentially comes down to bidding transfers, but one level higher; the three-level. As for the bids up to 2&#x2660;, they become natural and competitive (unless bids of two of a major over an adverse Landy).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealer East. South overcalls 2&#x2660;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-1-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34613\" width=\"512\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-1-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-1-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-1-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-1-1536x522.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-1-2048x696.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-2-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34614\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-2-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-2-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-2-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-2-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-2-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With 10 HCP and five Hearts West uses the transfer at the three-level. East is happy to correct at the same level &#8211; after all, his partner may not want to play game. So, West then gives a choice of games by bidding 3NT and East choses to play in Hearts without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealer West. North overcalls 2&#x2665;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-3-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34615\" width=\"512\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-3-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-3-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-3-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-3-1536x522.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-3-2048x696.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-4-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34616\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-4-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-4-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-4-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-4-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-4-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Double of the adverse overcall is always take-out and shows a hand with at least 5 HCP. Here, East&#8217;s Double allows E\/W to wisely fight for the part-score and the excellent Club contract is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealer East. South overcalls 2&#x2665;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-5-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34618\" width=\"512\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-5-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-5-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-5-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-5-1536x522.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-5-2048x696.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-6-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34620\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-6-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-6-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-6-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-6-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-6-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer into opponent&#8217;s suit is called the &#8216;impossible transfer&#8217;. Indeed, when West bids 3&#x2666; in this sequence, he cannot have Hearts because an opponent has them. This impossible transfer therefore logically acts as Stayman. East therefore naturally indicates his four Spades and voila, the right game contract is found!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealer West. North overcalls 2&#x2665;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-7-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34621\" width=\"512\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-7-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-7-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-7-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-7-1536x522.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-7-2048x696.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-8-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34622\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-8-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-8-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-8-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-8-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-8-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful, 2NT after an overcall is not at all natural. This is a transfer to Clubs with at least 5 HCP. West therefore corrects to his partner&#8217;s suit and East then inquires about the presence of a Heart stopper in his partner&#8217;s hand because he&#8217;d like to play 3NT if he has it. Obviously, West does not have to be asked twice to bid the No-Trump game (E\/W might have played the Club game without a Heart stopper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealer East. South overcalls with a Landy 2&#x2663; (Majors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-9-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34623\" width=\"512\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-9-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-9-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-9-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-9-1536x522.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-9-2048x696.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-10-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34624\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-10-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-10-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-10-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-10-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-10-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After a Landy overcall, two of a major by responder show at least 8 HCP, and a stopper in that suit &#8211; it therefore implies the absence of a stopper in the other major. This way of proceeding is perfect for West who shows his Spade stopper that way. As East has a Heart stopper but a minimum hand, he only rebids 2NT but that does not slow down West, who has 11H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal 6<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealer West. North overcalls 2&#x2666;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-11-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34625\" width=\"512\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-11-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-11-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-11-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-11-1536x522.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-11-2048x696.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-12-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34626\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-12-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-12-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-12-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-12-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-when-an-opponent-intervenes-over-1NT-12-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the take-out Double West&#8217;s priority is to show his four-card major. Now East is annoyed because he has no Diamond stopper. It is in his best interest to use a cue-bid to find out if his partner has one. Alas, West is forced to return to his major because he has no big Diamond honor. Never mind, in these situations it is sometimes successful to play in a &#8220;Moysian&#8221; fit (4-3). Especially when it&#8217;s not the hand with the long trumps that will ruff the opponents&#8217; suit first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do you think of this article?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your view with the Funbridge community in the commentary section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One efficient system to deal with an intervention is the Rubensohl convention. This convention essentially comes down to bidding transfers, but one level higher; the three-level. As for the bids up to 2&#x2660;, they become natural and competitive (unless bids of two of a major over an adverse Landy). Deal 1 Dealer East. South overcalls 2&#x2660;. With 10 HCP and five Hearts West uses the transfer at the three-level. East is happy to correct at the same level &#8211; after all, his partner may not want to play game. 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