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Hi All
If the bidding in Acol goes west-north-east-south
1D
1H 1NT
Is that 1NT bid an overcall
Showing 16+
or a responding bid showing
6-9
Many thanks
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1NT - overcall or responding bid
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Posted 2023-September-02, 21:23
1NT is a response to the 1♦ opening bid, so it shows the latter type of hand, along with a stopper in hearts. It's not an overcall.
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Posted 2023-September-03, 02:27
smerriman, on 2023-September-02, 21:23, said:
1NT is a response to the 1♦ opening bid, so it shows the latter type of hand, along with a stopper in hearts. It's not an overcall.
Many thanks it was a little confusing
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Posted 2023-September-04, 18:24
1♦ - (1♥) - 1NT is a response to the 1♦ opening. Generally this will show less than invitational strength and deny 4 spades. The range and minimum quality of any heart stop will depending on agreements.
1♦ - (1♥) - P - 1NT is an advance of the 1♥ overcall. This will typically show around 9-12hcp and deny heart support. The minimum quality of the diamond stop will depend on agreements.
(1♦) - P - (1♥) - 1NT is an overcall. If natural, this will show a strong hand with values in their suits. Many pairs make an agreement to play this overcall artificially though, showing the 2 unbid suits.
1♦ - (1♥) - P - 1NT is an advance of the 1♥ overcall. This will typically show around 9-12hcp and deny heart support. The minimum quality of the diamond stop will depend on agreements.
(1♦) - P - (1♥) - 1NT is an overcall. If natural, this will show a strong hand with values in their suits. Many pairs make an agreement to play this overcall artificially though, showing the 2 unbid suits.
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