What is Michaels cue bid in bridge Convention?
Michaels is a cue-bid that promises a two-suited hand, with at least five cards in each suit. There is no point minimum for making a Michaels overcall, although obvious factors like vulnerability should be considered. Some partnerships also agree to specific ranges (see “Other Considerations”, below).
What is an unassuming cue bid in bridge?
Unassuming Cue Bid (UCB). The “Unassuming Cue Bid” allows you to ask your partner how good their overcall is. To do this, you bid the “enemy’s” suit ! You should have at least 10 points and 3+ card support of partner’s overcalled suit.
What is a western cue bid in bridge?
Western Cuebid – A bid in opponent’s suit used to ask if partner possesses a stopper, anticipating partner may chose to call Notrump. Generally, Western Cuebids are made at the 3 level while a 2 level cuebid is usually a Limit Plus Raise (see All Purpose Cuebid).
What is a cue raise in bridge?
Cue Raises What happens if you hold a strong hand with a fit for partner’s overcall? (10+ high card points) Now make a Cue raise, i.e. bid the opponent’s suit. It shows real values, and a hand interested in game. e.g. 1♥ (1♠) 2♥ (3♥).
How many points do you need to overcall one no trump in bridge?
15-17 points
The 1 no trump overcall is one of the easiest to learn. It’s the same as the 1NT opening bid, except you need a stopper (a high card that will win a trick) in the suit they opened. Overcall 1NT with a balanced hand of 15-17 points and a stopper in their suit.
What is the Michaels bridge bidding convention?
The Michaels bridge bidding convention involves a direct overcall in the opponents’ suit.
How do you bid on a major in bridge?
Bid to the 3-level with 4-cards in a major (not an invitation), the 4-level with 5 cards. After 1 -2 or 1 -2, the partner uses the same guidelines as above if he is “supporting” the major. If he has no interest in partner’s major, he can bid notrump (on the appropriate level, again using the guidelines above) to ask partner to name his minor.
How do you respond to partner’s minor in bridge?
Use care as responder; if you have only 2 in partner’s major, and only 2 in one of the minors, don’t get carried away (your partner’s minor will usually match your 2-card minor–that is the story of life, as well as the bridge probabilities). If you want to play in the minor, you should bid 3 to allow partner to pass or correct (don’t guess!).