Over 3-Level Opening Preempt Bids

Takeout Double

Suit Overcall

  • (5)6+ card suit
  • 14-18 pts
  • Responses:

Strong Overcall:

Cue Bid:

  • Case A: minor suit
    • 2 5-card majors (maybe 5-4)
    • 15-18 HCPs
  • Case B: major suit
    • 4+ card major
    • 5+ card minor
    • 19+ pts w/slam interest

3NT Overcall:

  • Case A:
    • balanced, full+partial stopper
    • 18+ HCPs
  • Case B:
    • solid minor - 7 or 8 tricks
    • full & partial stopper
    • potential trick in at least 1 other suit