The Rosenkranz double and redouble convention is used to respond to partner's overcall when right-hand opponent has made a forcing response to his partner's opening bid (a bid in a new suit or a negative double)
Examples
1. South 92
KJ10
10853
A984
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Support double. 6+ HCP, 3+ hearts, 1 round Forcing bid showing a three-card trump support, with the ace, the king or the queen
2. South 92
J106
K853
A984
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6-9 HCP, 3+ hearts, limiting Non forcing bid showing a three-card trump support, without the ace, the king or the queen
3. South 92
KJ10
10853
A984
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Support redouble. 6+ HCP, 3+ hearts, 1 round Forcing bid showing a three-card trump support, with the ace, the king or the queen)
One other thing to talk over with partner: Do you play Rosenkranz when RHO bids NT ?
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