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Duplicate Bridge results and tips: Useful conventions worth learning, part 113

By Doppler Online On August 28, 2021 Entertainment

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By Peter Rhead

EXAMPLES OF WHEN TO MAKE A WESTERN CUEBID

Last week we reviewed the Western Cuebid.  The objective of the Western Cuebid is to ask partner if he has a stopper for the opponent’s bid suit when considering a No-Trump contract.

This week we have examples of some hands where you must consider whether or not to use the Western Cuebid of the opponent’s suit.

Spades xx

Hearts  xx

Diamonds KQJx

Clubs KQJxx

Case 1:  Your partner opens One Heart.  Your right-hand opponent overcalls One Spade.  You have twelve points.  You know your partnership may have a Three No-Trump game if partner has a stopper in Spades.  You bid Three Spades asking.  Partner will bid 3NT if he has the Spade stopper.  If he has no Spade stopper he bids Four Hearts.

Case 2: 

Spades xxxx

Hearts  xxx

Diamonds KQJ

Clubs Kxx

Case 2: Again your partner opens One Heart and your right-hand opponent overcalls One Spade.  You have nine points and support for partner’s suit.  This time you bid Two Hearts. 

Case 3: 

Spades AQxx

Hearts  Qxxx

Diamonds K

Clubs KQJx

Case 3:  Your left-hand opponent opens One Diamond.  Partner overcalls Two Clubs.  Your right-hand opponent passes.  You have shortness in Diamonds but stoppers in both majors.  With seventeen points, you know you and partner probably have enough strength for a 3NT game (an easier choice than Five Clubs).  The question is does partner have a stopper in Diamonds?  You bid Three Diamonds telling partner to bid 3NT if he has a stopper in Diamonds.  Otherwise partner will bid Four Clubs and you will raise to Five Clubs.

For more complete information, Google “Western Cuebid”

Next Week: More Examples when you and your partner could use the Western Cuebid

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