Anti Michaels
If the opponents have shown two known suits, you play the same as unusual vs. unusual with some slight changes.
In the auction 1
- 2
, 1
- 2
, you know the opponents have the majors so:
- cheapest cue bid 2
- limit raise or better, shows heart stopper
- higher cue bid 2
- limit raise or better, shows spade stopper
- simple raise - competitive, 6-9 playing points
- 3 of a major - splinter (shortness)
- jump to game - to play, might be preemptive
- jump to 4 of a suit - preemptive with five Trumps
- 2 NT - natural, Invitational to 3NT
- double - 10+ HCP; defense for one of the majors. Same as unusual
- bid of 4th suit - natural, forcing one round
When only one suit is known.
1
- 2
Responses:
- 3
says partner without the interference I would have bid 2
showing 6-9 playing points
- 2
is a game forcing bid in support of Hearts
- 2NT is a limit raise in Hearts
- 3
/3
are natural and forcing.
- Double means I can punish them in one of their suits and promises that if partner passes you will take action.
It also asks partner to participate and double any bid he can.
- 4
- Long trumps and good playing strength, with less than limit-raise high-card values.
- Jump cue-bid 1
- 2
- 3
/4
/4
- Splinter, showing a singleton and slam-try in partner's suit.
- 3NT -To play, showing game values and stoppers in both of overcaller's suits.
1
- 2
. Responses:
- 3
says partner without the interference I would have bid 2
showing 6-9 playing points
- 3
is a game forcing bid in support of Spades
- 2NT is a limit raise in Spades
- 3
/3
are natural and forcing.
- Double means I can punish them in one of their suits and promises that if partner passes you will take action.
It also asks partner to participate and double any bid he can.
- 4
- Long trumps and good playing strength, with less than limit-raise high-card values.
- Jump cue-bid 1
- 2
- 4
/4
/4
- Splinter, showing a singleton and slam-try in partner's suit.
- 3NT - To play, showing game values and stoppers in both of overcaller's suits.