{"id":53302,"date":"2022-11-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=53302"},"modified":"2022-11-04T10:45:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T08:45:21","slug":"responders-sputnik-double","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/responders-sputnik-double\/","title":{"rendered":"Responder&#8217;s Sputnik double"},"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-lesson-responders-sputnik-double-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-lesson-responders-sputnik-double-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-lesson-responders-sputnik-double-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-lesson-responders-sputnik-double-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-lesson-responders-sputnik-double-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-lesson-responders-sputnik-double.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Sputnik Double does not date from yesterday. It was invented in 1957 by the Americans Alvin Roth and Tobias Stone at the time of the launch of the first satellite, and then very quickly baptized by their compatriot Oswald Jacoby. Our collaborator has broken down his study into four parts. Learn how to get into the right orbit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"#a\">A. The simple Sputnik double<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#b\">B. The sequence 1&#x2666;-2&#x2663;&#xfe0f;-Double<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#c\">C. After an overcall at the one-level<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#d\">D. After a one in a major opening and an overcall on the two-level<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\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\" id=\"a\"><strong>A. The simple Sputnik double<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When an opponent overcalls 1&#x2660; after an opening of 1! or 1&#x2666;, a 1&#x2665; response beco-mes impossible. Sputnik, one of the oldest conventions, thus replaces this 1&#x2665; bid with a Double:<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-1-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54545\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-1-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-1-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-1-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-1-1536x772.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-1-2048x1029.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Double\u2794I would have answered 1&#x2665; without this overcall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Conditions of use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In competitive auctions we see the concept of &#8220;free bids&#8221; appear. North must reply 1&#x2665; to an opening of 1&#x2663;&#xfe0f; or 1&#x2666; with 5-7HCP in order to reach game opposite 18-19HCP. After the overcall, this is no longer necessary. South now gets to speak again and will be able to show his strength. Sometimes the response of 1&#x2665; can also be tactical, with a very weak hand, to hinder the opponents in their quest for a game contract or a bet-ter low-level part-score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660;&#xfe0f; J 10 8 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2665; K 10 8 6 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2666; 9 3 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f; 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is more to gain than to lose by re-ponding 1&#x2665; to 1<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>. But these weak bids are no longer possible after the 1&#x2660; overcall: North must pass. Hence a first fundamental principle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Rule<\/strong><\/p><cite>You need at least four Hearts and at least 7-8HCP to double the 1&#x2660; overcall.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sputnik Double is conventional and must not replace a satisfactory natural call. With five Hearts and 11+HCP or six Hearts and 8-10 HCP, responder bids his Hearts on the two-level.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-2-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54546\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-2-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-2-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-2-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-2-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-2-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the same vein, if the Sputnik Double replaces the 1&#x2665; bid, it cannot be justified when responder is about to make a bid other than 1&#x2665; in response to the opening, despite his four Heart cards.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-3-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54547\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-3-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-3-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-3-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-3-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-3-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The same applies if you exchange opener\u2019s and responder\u2019s minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence this second fundamental principle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Rule<\/strong><\/p><cite>When the opponent overcalls 1&#x2660; and responder has 11+HCP, his priority is to show his suits (five cards or more) at the two-level.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We can therefore formulate this definition of a simple Sputnik Double: The Sputnik Double promises either 8+HCP (with no upper limit) and four Hearts or 7-10HCP and five Hearts.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-4-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54548\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-4-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-4-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-4-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-4-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-4-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The four-card Heart suit has priority, No-trump can wait.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-5-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54550\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-5-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-5-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-5-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-5-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-5-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Sputnik Double is unlimited; a cue-bid would deny four Hearts.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-6-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54551\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-6-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-6-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-6-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-6-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-6-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One has to know to pass with only 6HCP.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-7-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54552\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-7-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-7-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-7-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-7-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-7-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is acceptable with 7HCP because of the fifth Heart and a two-suited distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 WITH FOUR HEARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opener\u2019s priority is to raise the Hearts shown by his partner\u2019s Double when he has four cards. The minimum range for a Sputnik Double is two points higher than the one for a 1&#x2665;. reply. It follows that the point ranges for opener\u2019s raises are changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At the two-level:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With 12-14HCP balanced or 11-12HCP unbalanced.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-8-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54554\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-8-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-8-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-8-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-8-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-8-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The maximum of the first zone, but no distributional values.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-9-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54555\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-9-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-9-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-9-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-9-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-9-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You have useful honors and a singleton Diamond, but that is not enough to justify a jump raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At the three-level:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With unbalanced hands in the range immediately below a 1NT opening, so 13-14HCP.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-10-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54556\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-10-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-10-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-10-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-10-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-10-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At the four-level:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like at the three-level with unbalanced hands, now in the 1NT range (or even a little below), with 6-4 distribution. The message is simple. Opener considers that it is his duty to jump to game facing four Hearts and at least 8HCP.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-11-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54558\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-11-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-11-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-11-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-11-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-11-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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-responders-sputnik-double-12-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54559\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-12-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-12-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-12-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-12-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-12-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>With 18-19HCP, balanced:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Opener begins with a cue-bid at 2&#x2660; and then may jump to 4&#x2665;. Example: &#x2660;J10 &#x2665;AK106 &#x2666;AQ9 <strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>AJ76. Careful, the cue-bid does not promise Heart support. It is also used to ask for a Spade stopper and responder has to give priority to the answer to this question.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-13-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54560\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-13-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-13-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-13-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-13-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-13-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 WITHOUT FOUR HEARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No-trump bids:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; 1NT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12-14HCP, balanced, with or without a Spade stopper. Reminder of an important principle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>R\u00e8gle<\/strong><\/p><cite>In competitive auctions, the 1NT bid promises a stopper when it is made behind the overcall, it doesn\u2019t promise one in front of it.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\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-responders-sputnik-double-14-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54561\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-14-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-14-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-14-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-14-1536x772.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-14-2048x1029.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a Spade stopper.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-15-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54562\" width=\"512\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-15-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-15-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-15-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-15-1536x772.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-15-2048x1029.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With or without a Spade stopper.<\/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-responders-sputnik-double-16-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54563\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-16-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-16-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-16-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-16-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-16-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2013 2NT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15-17HCP, unbalanced, with a singleton Heart and a good Spade stopper. In this range, South cannot have a balanced hand because he did not open 1NT. The singleton must not be in the suit that is suggested by partner\u2019s Sputnik Double.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-17-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54564\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-17-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-17-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-17-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-17-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-17-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a singleton in the other minor, opener will have to choose between repeating his minor with a minimum (15HCP) and making a cue-bid with a maximum (17HCP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 3NT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18-19HCP balanced, with a Spade stopper. With the same distribution but without a stopper he makes a cue-bid.8-19H r\u00e9guliers, avec une tenue \u00e0 Pique. Avec cette m\u00eame distribution sans tenue, il fait un cue-bid.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-18-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54565\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-18-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-18-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-18-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-18-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-18-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before signing off in 3NT, opener can also rebid 2&#x2660;, hoping to find a 5-3 Heart fit.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-19-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54566\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-19-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-19-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-19-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-19-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-19-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Opener\u2019s other actions:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Opener rebids his minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without a jump<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hand in the first zone, most of the times six cards or five cards and an unbalanced hand.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-20-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54567\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-20-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-20-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-20-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-20-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-20-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>With a jump<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always six cards, 13 (good)-15HCP. With 16HCP and more you have to make a cue-bid or jump to 2NT. The absence of a 1NT opening should suggest an unbalanced distribution.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-21-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54568\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-21-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-21-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-21-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-21-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-21-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To encourage North to say 3NT.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-22-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54569\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-22-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-22-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-22-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-22-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-22-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The bid that best describes the hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Two-suiter bids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple Two-suiters<\/strong><\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-23-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54570\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-23-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-23-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-23-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-23-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-23-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Classic, 12-16HCP, nine cards in the minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reverse Two-suiters<\/strong><\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-24-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54571\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-24-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-24-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-24-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-24-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-24-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is not a raise &#8211; remember: the Sputnik Double does not promise anything in Diamonds &#8211; but the execution of a reverse two-suiter, lowered by two points: 16+HCP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jump two-suiters<\/strong><\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-25-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54572\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-25-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-25-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-25-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-25-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-25-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Game-forcing, at least 17HCP. Opener may have five Clubs, but this jump does not promise them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p><p>The Sputnik Double concerns four situations: A) 1m-1&#x2660;-Double; B) a Double after all other suit overcalls at the one-level (for example 1<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>-(1&#x2666;\/1&#x2665;)-Double or 1&#x2665;-1&#x2660;-Double); C) the Double after an overcall at the two-level over a one of a major opening (1M-2m or 1&#x2660;-2&#x2665;); D) the Double after 1&#x2666;-2<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p><p>1) After the start 1m-1&#x2660;, the Double promises four Hearts and at least 8HCP without upper limit. By inference, the cue-bid (2&#x2660;) categorically denies four Hearts.<\/p><p>2) After the start 1m-1&#x2660;-Double, opener raises Hearts to the appropriate level if he has four cards unless holding 18-19 HCP balanced where he starts with a cue-bid of 2&#x2660; before possibly jumping to 4&#x2665;.<\/p><\/blockquote>\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\" id=\"b\"><strong>B. The sequence 1&#x2666;-2<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>-Double<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section you will find the basics of what you need to know about one of the most difficult sequences in the field of competitive auctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Conditions of use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one four-card major, 8+HCP, with no upper limit. In the lower range from 8-10HCP, responder has either both majors or one major and four Diamonds in order to maximize his chances of finding an eight-card fit.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-26-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54573\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-26-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-26-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-26-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-26-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-26-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>No Double without a four-card Major.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-27-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54574\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-27-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-27-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-27-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-27-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-27-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Double is not limited; a cue-bid would deny a four-card major.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-28-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54575\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-28-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-28-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-28-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-28-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-28-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you double you risk getting 2&#x2665; as an answer.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-29-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54576\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-29-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-29-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-29-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-29-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-29-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If opener rebids 2&#x2660;, responder then goes back to 3&#x2666;, non-forcing.<\/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>2. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 WITH A FOUR-CARD MAJOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2&#x2665; or 2&#x2660; in the 12-14HCP range.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-30-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54577\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-30-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-30-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-30-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-30-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-30-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>3&#x2665; or 3&#x2660;with 15+HCP and an unbalanced hand.<\/strong> This jump has no upper limit. It is not only forcing for one round, it is game-forcing.<\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-31-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54578\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-31-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-31-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-31-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-31-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-31-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>3&#x2663;&#xfe0f; with 18-19HCP balanced<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-32-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54579\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-32-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-32-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-32-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-32-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-32-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What is left is to find the best game contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 WITH BOTH FOUR-CARD MAJORS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2&#x2665; in the 12-14HCP range.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-33-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54580\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-33-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-33-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-33-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-33-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-33-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>4&#x2663;&#xfe0f; in the 15-17HCP range, therefore unbalanced, with Club shortness.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-34-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54581\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-34-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-34-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-34-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-34-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-34-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>4&#x2665; in the 18-19HCP range and a balanced hand.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-35-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54582\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-35-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-35-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-35-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-35-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-35-2048x1653.png 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><strong>\u2192 WITHOUT A FOUR-CARD MAJOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Opener repeats his Diamonds with or without jump depending on his point range, usually with at least five cards (or exceptionally four if there is no better call available) without jump and at least six with a jump.<\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-36-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54584\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-36-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-36-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-36-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-36-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-36-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What else?<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-37-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54585\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-37-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-37-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-37-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-37-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-37-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simple for South; the hard time is for North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 NO-TRUMP REBIDS WITH A CLUB STOPPER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2NT rather with 14HCP than 12-13HCP.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-38-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54587\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-38-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-38-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-38-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-38-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-38-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Close to a 1NT opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>3NT with 18-19HCP balanced or gambling with solid Diamonds.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-39-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54588\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-39-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-39-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-39-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-39-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-39-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll see if it works out or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The 3&#x2663;&#xfe0f; cue-bid is used to ask for a stopper, either with 18-19HCP balanced, or based on long and solid Diamonds.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-responders-sputnik-double-40-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54589\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-40-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-40-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-40-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-40-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-40-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>North\u2019s priority is to conf irm if he stops the Clubs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p><p>After 1m-1&#x2660;-Double opener must not systematically jump to 3NT whenever he has a Spade stopper and sufficient strength to play game. If he has three Hearts, he can opt for a cue-bid (2&#x2660;) in search of a 5-3 Heart fit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p><p>1) After 1&#x2666;-2<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>, responder must not blindly double with a four-card major and a hand with 8+HCP. If he has a minimum (8-9HCP), he needs a \u201cparachute\u201d (four Diamonds) in order to double. Otherwise, he has to pass in order to avoid ending up playing without a fit at the three-level.<\/p><p>2) After the start 1<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>-1&#x2666;, the overwhelming majority of the champions do not play \u201cla collante\u201d (1M= five cards in the major) in order not to be reduced to silence when they have 8-10HCP, no four-card major and no Diamond stopper. In that situation, they double.<\/p><\/blockquote>\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\" id=\"c\"><strong>C. After an overcall at the one-level<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. 1<strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>-1&#x2666;-Double<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a. Conditions of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general idea of the Sputnik Double stays the same: it is used when there is no satisfactory natural bid available. With that in mind it is easy to understand that the double denies four Hearts and four Spades &#8211; after all responder has plenty of space to bid 1&#x2665;or 1&#x2660;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is done with balanced hands that don\u2019t have a Diamond holding that justifies a bid in No-trump. In the original definition, it showed a hand with 8-10HCP. It is recommended to use it without an upper limit and thus to use the definition of unlimited strength for all Doubles by responder.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-41-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54590\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-41-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-41-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-41-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-41-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-41-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It would be a pity to pass: your side is in the offensive position and it\u2019s possible that West will make 1 Diamond while you can make 1NT, 2NT or even 3NT but opener cannot re-open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the reason why neither the convention called \u201cLa collante\u201d in France (\u201cthe sticky one\u201d, nickname \u201cflykiller\u201d), promising exactly four cards in the suit immediately above opponent\u2019s (here Hearts), nor a Double promising both four-card majors can be kept for use.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-42-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54591\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-42-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-42-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-42-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-42-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-42-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You are ready to bid game quickly: either by directly jumping to 3NT or by first cue-bidding 2&#x2666;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note for advanced players<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under these conditions, the cue-bid of 2&#x2666; directly over 1&#x2666; is no longer necessary to ask for a stopper (Double, then 2&#x2666; in this case) nor to show a forcing raise in Clubs (Double then a jump to 3<strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong>, for example). Some use it as a transfer with a six-card Heart suit. My preference is to use the cue-bid to show a two-suiter with 5-5 in the majors in a range of 6-9HCP because otherwise these hands are not strong enough to show in competitive auctions. Example:<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-43-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54593\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-43-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-43-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-43-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-43-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-43-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everything is said with one bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>opener will rebid 1NT whenever he has 12-14 HCP and a balanced hand, no matter if he has a major and no matter if he has a Diamond stopper.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-44-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54594\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-44-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-44-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-44-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-44-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-44-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Under these conditions, a rebid of 1&#x2665; or 1&#x2660;shows an unbalanced or semi-unbalanced hand.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-45-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54597\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-45-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-45-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-45-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-45-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-45-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A better anticipation than a 1NT response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With strong hands, opener has the usual choice of weapons: a jump rebid, the cue-bid looking for a stopper, reverses into two of a major (game forcing), or a jump to 2NT with 18-19 balanced.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-46-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54598\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-46-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-46-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-46-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-46-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-46-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the way to a Club slam if partner likes the idea.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-47-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54599\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-47-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-47-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-47-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-47-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-47-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once again, it is useless to show the four-card Spade suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p><p>After 1<strong><strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>-1&#x2666;-Double (which denies a four-card major), opener will only bid his four-card major if he has an unbalanced or semi-balanced hand. If he has a balanced minimum, he will hide it and say 1NT, with or without stopper in the opponent\u2019s suit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. 1<strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong>(&#x2666;)-1&#x2665;-Double<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a. Conditions of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same vein as before, the Double denies four Spades and promises at least 8HCP and a balanced hand with which one cannot or does not want to bid No-trumps.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-48-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54600\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-48-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-48-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-48-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-48-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-48-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A No-trump contract must be played by partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, opener only bids his Spades if he has an unbalanced hand.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-49-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54602\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-49-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-49-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-49-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-49-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-49-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Despite the absence of a Heart stopper, the response of 1NT is mandatory; 1&#x2660; would show a two-suited hand.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-50-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54604\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-50-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-50-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-50-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-50-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-50-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Still no reason to show the Spades; 1&#x2660; and 2&#x2660; are for two-suiters, one simple, the other showing a reverse and therefore forcing to game. The cue-bid asks for a Heart stopper and is game forcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. 1&#x2665;-1&#x2660;-Double<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a. Conditions of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When opener\u2019s suit is a major, responder\u2019s attitude is changed: his priority is to show a fit if he has one. The point ranges for raises stay the same as without an overcall. 2&#x2665; is a free bid, 8-10 points and three trumps. 2NT stays a conventional bid, showing three or four trumps in a range of 11- (bad) 14 points, distribution included. The jump to 3&#x2665; is a mixed raise, with four trumps and 8-10 points. Finally, the cue-bid at 2&#x2660; promises a four-card fit and 14+ points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under these conditions, it is clear that the Double denies any of the above cited hands but it can hide three-card support in a hand worth 15 points or more:<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-51-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54606\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-51-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-51-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-51-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-51-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-51-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, most of the time the Double is made with either a balanced hand of 8+HCP with no upper limit, or with a semi-balanced hand of 8-10HCP.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-52-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54607\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-52-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-52-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-52-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-52-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-52-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Careful, 2NT would promise Heart support. You\u2019ll bid 2NT on the next round.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-53-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54609\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-53-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-53-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-53-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-53-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-53-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Careful again, the cue-bid would promise four-card Heart support.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-54-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54610\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-54-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-54-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-54-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-54-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-54-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the minors. With 11HCP or more, responder can bid his five-card minor directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rebid of 1NT, showing 12-14HCP balanced, does not guarantee a Spade stopper. On the contrary bids of 2NT (17-18HCP) and 3NT (19-20HCP balanced) do guarantee it. North never passes 2NT. The cue-bid is game forcing, either balanced without a Spade stopper or a hand with a singleton in a minor and no other satisfactory bid.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-55-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54611\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-55-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-55-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-55-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-55-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-55-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If partner bids 3<strong><strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, you can bid 3NT without even thinking. If he says 3&#x2666;, you ask for a Club stopper with 3&#x2660;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All other bids are natural, the same as over a 1NT reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p><p>1) After 1x-1y-Double, even though opener\u2019s rebid of 1NT does not promise a stopper in the suit \u201cy\u201d, 2NT (17-18HCP) and 3NT (19-20HCP balanced) do promise a good stopper (not only something like Axx because then the wrong hand would be declarer).<\/p><p>2) After 1&#x2665;-1&#x2660;- Double, opener uses the cue-bid of 2&#x2660;(game forcing) either with a balanced hand with no Spade stopper, or with a singleton in a minor and no other satisfactory natural call.<\/p><\/blockquote>\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\" id=\"d\"><strong>D. After a one in a major opening and an overcall on the two-level<\/strong><\/h2>\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>1. 1&#x2665;(&#x2660;)-2<strong><strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>(&#x2666;)-Double<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a. Conditions of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We join the principle of the Sputnik Double in search of a fit in the other major: always 8+HCP without upper limit, but we do not promise the other major.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-56-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54612\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-56-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-56-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-56-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-56-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-56-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The same choice of raises of partner\u2019s major applies; the Double denies a fit, unless with three trumps and 15+ points.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-57-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54614\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-57-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-57-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-57-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-57-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-57-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Classic, showing support and 11-14 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Double can also show a balanced hand that is not interested in a fit in a major but lacks a natural call:<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-58-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54615\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-58-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-58-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-58-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-58-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-58-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Not strong enough to respond 3<strong><strong><strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, which would be more or less game forcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His priority is to bid the other major with four cards, at the lowest level with a hand in the first zone and with a jump with 15+HCP.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-59-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54616\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-59-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-59-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-59-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-59-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-59-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is not a reverse but a simple raise at the lowest level.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-60-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54617\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-60-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-60-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-60-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-60-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-60-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All two-suiters shown by a jump shift are game forcing.<\/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>2. 1&#x2660;-2&#x2665;-Double<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a. Conditions of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No longer looking for support in the major but the Double can again hide strong three-card support with 15+ points. Otherwise, the Double is made either with balanced hands with 8+HCP (no upper limit) or with hands that are interested in the minors (nine cards) in the 8-10HCP range.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-61-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54619\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-61-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-61-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-61-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-61-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-61-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your side has a majority of the points, so you need to speak, but the singleton Spade remains a cause for concern.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-62-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54620\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-62-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-62-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-62-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-62-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-62-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You understood the principle. North cannot answer 2NT, which would show 11-14 points and a Spade fit. He doubles and will later bid No-trumps at the level imposed by opener\u2019s rebid: 2NT over 2&#x2660;, 3NT over 3<strong><strong><strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> or 3&#x2666;, without certainty that it is the right decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Opener\u2019s actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a delicate situation, in which even the best players are not always sure of the best call. Given that the Double denies three Spades (unless it is made with a very strong hand, in which case there won\u2019t be many problems), opener must give priority to finding a fit in a minor and therefore answer 3<strong><strong><strong><strong>&#x2663;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> or 3&#x2666; rather than 2&#x2660; with two-suited hands, even in the first zone.<\/p>\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-responders-sputnik-double-63-1024x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54621\" width=\"512\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-63-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-63-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-63-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-63-1536x1239.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-article-responders-sputnik-double-63-2048x1653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It comes down to raising partner, not bidding a strong two-suiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u00c0 retenir<\/strong><\/p><p>After 1&#x2660;-2&#x2665;, the Double is most often for the minors, but it can also be used with the equivalent of a 2NT bid (careful, 2NT in modern bridge shows Spade support and 11-14 points) and also with very strong three-card support with 15+ points.<\/p><\/blockquote>\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 did you think of this bridge lesson?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share your view in the <em>Comments<\/em> section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sputnik Double does not date from yesterday. It was invented in 1957 by the Americans Alvin Roth and Tobias Stone at the time of the launch of the first satellite, and then very quickly baptized by their compatriot Oswald Jacoby. Our collaborator has broken down his study into four parts. Learn how to get into the right orbit! Summary A. The simple Sputnik double B. The sequence 1&#x2666;-2&#x2663;&#xfe0f;-Double C. After an overcall at the one-level D. After a one in a major opening and an overcall on the two-level A. The simple Sputnik double When an opponent overcalls 1&#x2660;\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":54318,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14923,10635],"tags":[14308,12238],"access":[13334],"class_list":["post-53302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bridge-lessons","category-let-s-talk-about-bridge","tag-cours-et-exercices","tag-lessons-en","access-premium-plus-en"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":5}},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Responder&#039;s Sputnik double - Blog Funbridge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/responders-sputnik-double\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Responder&#039;s Sputnik double - Blog Funbridge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Sputnik Double does not date from yesterday. 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