Bridge Venue

• Question 1
  
  How should you at North respond to your partner's "double for takeout" of the enemy's opening bid from East of 1D, noting that West has supported his partner with a bid of 2D? Either of the Major suits seems acceptable and preferable, so how do you tell your partner this?

• Answer 1
  
  How should you at North respond to your partner's "double for takeout" of the enemy's opening bid from East of 1D, noting that West has supported his partner with a bid of 2D? Either of the Major suits seems acceptable and preferable, so how do you tell your partner this?
  
  Answer
  
  Well, you're also strong, having an opening hand. So tell your partner this by bidding the opponent's suit (a Cue bid)

• Question 2
  
  The opening (enemy) bidder at East raises to 4 diamonds! Have a quick look at south's hand: can you tell me what South ought to bid?

• Answer 2
  
  The opening (enemy) bidder at East raises to 4 diamonds! Have a quick look at south's hand: can you tell me what South ought to bid?
  
  Answer
  
  Well, with two opening hands and no less that 8 Spades, you should go for game. Bid 4S.

• Question 3
  
  

• Answer 3
  
  

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  173 Overcall Unassuming cue bid 121 Doubles, Double for takeout