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Chapter 3: Major Opening 67

After a Weak Jump Overcall

A weak jump overcall, 2♠, is preemptive bid showing 6⁺ cards, weak hand.

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1♥ - (2♠) -? (2♠ = 5-9 HCP, with 6 ♠)
Responder bids

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• DBL = Negative double, 12⁺ HCP, at least 4 ♣ or 4 ♦
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• 2NT* = LR ; 10 HCP, 4 card support
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• 3♣ = Free bid, 12 HCP, 5 ♣
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• 3♦ = Free bid; 12 HCP, 5 ♦
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• 3♥ = Competitive Raise; 5-9 HCP; 3 ♥
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• 3♠* = Cue bid; 13 HCP, 4 card support
• 3NT = 13-15 HCP, stopper spades
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• 4♣* = FSJ, 13 HCP, 4 ♥ & 5 ♣
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• 4♦* = FSJ, 13 HCP, 4 ♥ & 5 ♦
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• 4♥ = PRE; 4-6 HCP, 5 ♥
After a Preemptive Overcall

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1♠ - (3♦) -? (3♦ = 3-5 HCP, with 7 ♦)
Responder bids

• DBL = Negative double, 12⁺ HCP,
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• 3♥ = Free bid, 12 HCP, 5 ♥
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• 3♠ = Competitive Raise; 5-9 HCP; 3 ♠
• 3NT = 13-15 HCP, stopper diamonds
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• 4♣* = Free bid, 13 HCP, 5 ♣
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• 4♦* = SPL, 13 HCP, 4 ♠ & 0-1 ♦
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• 4♥* = Fit Showing Jump; 13 HCP, 4 ♠ & 5 ♥

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