{"id":79552,"date":"2023-11-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=79552"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:52:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:52:17","slug":"overcalling-in-fourth-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/overcalling-in-fourth-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcalling in fourth seat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bridge-lesson-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Intervention number 4\" class=\"wp-image-80726\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sandwiched between the response to the opening and the opening itself, the player in fourth seat can come forward. Bidding in that position has similarities as well as differences with overcalling in second seat. <strong>Be careful with bids describing two-suited hands as they can be hazardous!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-674068e\" data-block-id=\"674068e\"><style>.stk-674068e{height:20px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Table-1\">1. After a raise to the 2-level<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Table-2\">2. After a <\/a><strong><a href=\"#Table-2\">1-over-1 suit shift<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Table-3\">3. After a 1NT response<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-48889c5\" data-block-id=\"48889c5\"><style>.stk-48889c5{height:20px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Table-1\"><strong>1. After a raise to the 2-level<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A) Double (promises enough for an opening)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1- After a minor opening<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The double is take-out of the majors, but be aware that it can be used with a 5-4 two-suiter, that is, a hand justifying an overcall at the 1-level in the 5-card suit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-1-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 1\" class=\"wp-image-79617\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is also used with any distribution and at least 18 HCP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-2-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 2\" class=\"wp-image-79616\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2- After a major opening<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The double is primarily take-out of the other major or used with any distribution and at least 18 HCP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids-EN-Correction-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80668\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, you must double the 1&#x2660; opening.<br>But:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-4-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 4\" class=\"wp-image-79614\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the same spirit as after the 1&#x2665; opening.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-5-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 5\" class=\"wp-image-79613\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Followed by 3&#x2666; over the likely 2&#x2660; response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-55778ff\" data-block-id=\"55778ff\"><style>.stk-55778ff{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B) Natural overcalls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1- Non-jump overcalls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They show 10+ HCP, at least 5 cards at the 2-level and 6 at the 3-level. The objectives are the same as any overcall (bidding a contract, suggesting a lead and preparing a sacrifice bid), but the idea is also to disrupt the opponents&#8217; bidding. Vulnerability is important in considering whether or not to overcall.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-6-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 6\" class=\"wp-image-79612\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-7-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 7\" class=\"wp-image-79611\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You didn&#8217;t promise anything more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-8-EN-2-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 8\" class=\"wp-image-79610\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reasonably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-0b7c417\" data-block-id=\"0b7c417\"><style>.stk-0b7c417{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>2- With a jump in a major at the 3-level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here vulnerability plays an important role. Vulnerable, a jump in a major is game-invitational. Non-vulnerable, it is pre-emptive.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-9-EN-1-1024x299.png\" alt=\"Deal 9\" class=\"wp-image-79609\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Non-vulnerable<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-10-EN-2-1024x299.png\" alt=\"Deal 10\" class=\"wp-image-79608\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Both vulnerable<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C) Two-suited bids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the same principle as bidding after a direct opening at the 1-level.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-11-EN-1.png\" alt=\"Deal 11\" class=\"wp-image-79607\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2NT: two-suiter in Hearts and the other minor.<br>3&#x2663;(&#x2666;): major two-suiter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-12-EN.png\" alt=\"Deal 12\" class=\"wp-image-79606\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2NT: minor two-suiter.<br>3&#x2665;(&#x2660;): two-suiter in Clubs and the other major.<br>4&#x2663;: two-suiter in Diamonds and the other major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-f5c31aa\" data-block-id=\"f5c31aa\"><style>.stk-f5c31aa{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Table-2\"><strong>2. After a 1-over-1 suit shift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A) Double<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This double is take-out of the other two suits and promises enough for an opening.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-13-EN-1-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 13\" class=\"wp-image-79605\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-14-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 14\" class=\"wp-image-79604\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e527799\" data-block-id=\"e527799\"><style>.stk-e527799{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-c5634ee is-style-highlighted\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"c5634ee\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-c5634ee-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-3f5917a\" data-block-id=\"3f5917a\"><style>.stk-3f5917a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-3f5917a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f29494 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-3f5917a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-3-f-5917-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" 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!important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Doubling: <\/strong>In fourth seat, over a minor opening, you can double with a 5-4 major two-suiter but you will overcall naturally in second seat.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-eb5f487\" data-block-id=\"eb5f487\"><style>.stk-eb5f487{height:20px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B) 1NT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The equivalent of the 1NT opening extended to the 18 HCP range with a stopper in each bid suit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-15-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 15\" class=\"wp-image-79603\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-16-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 16\" class=\"wp-image-79602\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-0c0c859 is-style-highlighted\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"0c0c859\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-0c0c859-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7f5e2b4\" data-block-id=\"7f5e2b4\"><style>.stk-7f5e2b4 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-7f5e2b4 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f29494 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-7f5e2b4\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7-f-5-e-2-b-4-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7-f-5-e-2-b-4-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-17b7228\" data-block-id=\"17b7228\"><style>.stk-17b7228 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-17b7228 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>The objectives are different:<\/strong> In fourth seat, a jump overcall in a major pursues objectives that are very different depending on vulnerability. Green, it is pre-emptive. Red, it is game-invitational.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>After a pass, the 1NT overcall becomes conventional and shows a 6-4 two-suiter in the other two suits, the 6-card suit being the lower-ranking one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-17-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 17\" class=\"wp-image-79601\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-a9c9f12 is-style-highlighted\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"a9c9f12\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-a9c9f12-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-6bee973\" data-block-id=\"6bee973\"><style>.stk-6bee973 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-6bee973 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f29494 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-6bee973\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6-bee-973-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6-bee-973-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-93e07f8\" data-block-id=\"93e07f8\"><style>.stk-93e07f8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-93e07f8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Warning! <\/strong>The sandwich 1NT overcall after a 1-over-1 suit shift is always dangerous. It promises 18 HCP and stoppers in the two suits bid.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-dcd963d\" data-block-id=\"dcd963d\"><style>.stk-dcd963d{height:20px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C) Two-suited bids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, they show the other two suits, making the difference between defensive two-suiters, that are likely to help find a way to defend, and offensive two-suiters aimed at finding an offensive contract. The defensive and offensive two-suiters are described respectively by a 2NT bid and a cue bid in the suit opened.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-18-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 18\" class=\"wp-image-79600\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-19-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 19\" class=\"wp-image-79599\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>A cue bid in Responder&#8217;s suit is always natural and shows a 6-card suit with the point range of a nice opening.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids-correction-2-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80667\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-2256ba7\" data-block-id=\"2256ba7\"><style>.stk-2256ba7{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Table-3\"><strong>3. After a 1NT response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A) Double<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always take-out of the suit opened. Take-out of the majors after a 1&#x2663; or 1&#x2666; opening. Take-out of the other major after a 1&#x2665; or 1&#x2660; opening. Of course, it guarantees opening values.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-20-EN-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 20\" class=\"wp-image-79598\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-21-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 21\" class=\"wp-image-79597\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is no question of passing just because you have a singleton in the other minor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-22-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 22\" class=\"wp-image-79596\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A 5-4 major two-suiter is not excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b1a83dd\" data-block-id=\"b1a83dd\"><style>.stk-b1a83dd{height:20px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-0a6fcc8 is-style-highlighted\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"0a6fcc8\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-0a6fcc8-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-0314be6\" data-block-id=\"0314be6\"><style>.stk-0314be6 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-0314be6 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f29494 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-0314be6\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-0314-be-6-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-0314-be-6-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-67e19a5\" data-block-id=\"67e19a5\"><style>.stk-67e19a5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-67e19a5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Take-out double:<\/strong> After 1x-Pass-1NT, the double made in fourth seat is always take-out and the presence of a 5-4 major two-suiter is not ruled out.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3f8822c\" data-block-id=\"3f8822c\"><style>.stk-3f8822c{height:20px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B) Two-suited bids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1- After a major opening<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be careful, <\/strong>the cue bid shows a two-suiter in the other major and an unknown minor. The 3&#x2663; overcall is a natural pre-empt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-23-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 23\" class=\"wp-image-79595\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Two-suiter in Spades and a minor. Partner responds 2NT to find out about the minor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-24-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 24\" class=\"wp-image-79594\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Natural pre-empt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2NT bid shows a minor two-suiter, rather 6-5. Risks of misfit are real.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-25-en-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 25\" class=\"wp-image-79593\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2- After a minor opening<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cue bid shows a major two-suiter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-26-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 26\" class=\"wp-image-79592\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 2NT bid shows a two-suiter in Hearts and the other minor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-27-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 27\" class=\"wp-image-79591\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C) Natural overcalls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, they promise opening values. It is often a 6-card suit with 5 nice cards and a good distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-28-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 28\" class=\"wp-image-79590\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-29-EN-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Deal 29\" class=\"wp-image-79588\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-acc5dfe\" data-block-id=\"acc5dfe\"><style>.stk-acc5dfe{height:10px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-3ad637c is-style-highlighted\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"3ad637c\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-3ad637c-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9f8b138\" data-block-id=\"9f8b138\"><style>.stk-9f8b138 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-9f8b138 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#f29494 !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-9f8b138\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9-f-8-b-138-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9-f-8-b-138-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3fe1bb8\" data-block-id=\"3fe1bb8\"><style>.stk-3fe1bb8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3fe1bb8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Natural overcall: <\/strong>After a major opening and a 1NT response, the 3&#x2663; overcall is natural and pre-emptive. 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