Reopening Double

Balancing Double by Opener

Usage:

Reopening Double is a form of takeout double bid by the opener himself, after his left-hand opponent has overcalled and partner has passed.

Choices for partner:

  • competitive bid
  • trap pass

Describe:

  • 0-2 cards in OC suit
  • support for unbid suits (in addition to suit opened)
  • 13+ pts

Sequences:

  • Reopening double
    O:OC:R:OP:O:
    1S2HPassPassX
  • Reopening bid
    O:OC:R:OP:O:
    1S2HPassPassSuit
  • NOTE: similar to Maximal Overall senario

Responses:

Responder Bids Description Value
R:1NT stopper 5-7 HCPs
R:2suit (raise) 2 card support 0-6 pts
R:2/3suit (new) 4+ card support 0-6 pts
R:3suit (jump) 7+ card support 0-6 pts
R:pass (trap) 5+ good cards in OC:suit (9)10+ pts