Other Defences
Michael Cue Bid and Unusual 2NT
- (1m) 2m: Majors. 5+5+ (8)10-12 or strong
- (1M) 2M: 5+oM 5+m. (8)10-12 or strong
- (1X) 2M: 5+5+ in 2 lowest unbid suits. 10-12 or strong
Similar for the balancing position except 2N (which is 19-21 Bal).
Advancing Michael Cue Bid / Unusual 2N
Cue bid ask for stopper for 3 N- 2N
balanced invite Known suit To play New suit P/C when partner has shown only 1 known suit, to play otherwise
Unusual vs Unusual
When 2 suits are specified
Dbl Penalty in at least one suit (not yet set up forcing pass) Cue low Limit raise or better in partner’s suit Cue high GF with 5+ in the 4th suit Others Compete
When only 1 suit is specified
Dbl Penalty in the known suit Cue Limit raise or better in partner’s suit New suit F1 Others Compete
Limited Hand Bidding
1M (1X/2X) P (P)
Dbl Best suit is M, partner can show pref with singleton honor. Expected to have some defensive value P Convert to penalty. Be cautious 2M Preference Others No M tolerance. P/C
NT Tolerance in unbid suits. Offensive hand - ♣
P/C Others Nat. Cannot raise unless opponent further intervene
- ♣
M Nat. 6+M. Good suit m Best suit. 6+. Good suit. No tolerance in unbid suits
P (1M) P (1N)
Dbl Any 5-5 New suits P/C Cue Inv - 2N
Inv with oM
2X Nat