Versus transfer preempts (whether 1 or 2 under the suit
bid)
Rating: 2 boards per segment/round
Note: Direct bids are sound. Delayed bids are lighter.
- After a 2-level transfer preempt:
- Double = 13-15 balanced or strong.
- 2NT = 16-18, Respond as after a 2NT overcall of a weak 2-bid.
- Cuebid = Takeout of suit shown.
- 3NT = Tricks.
- Others = As over an opening preempt in suit shown.
- AFTER:
- 2X - Double - bid: Double = Responsive.
- 2X - Pass - 2 or 3 of suit: As over an opening preempt.
- 2X - Pass - 2 or 3 of suit - Pass - Pass: Double = Penalty
- After a 3- or 4-level transfer preempt:
- Double = 14 +.
- Cuebid = Takeout of suit shown.
- 3NT = Tricks.
- Others = As over an opening preempt in suit shown.
- AFTER:
- 3X - Double - bid: Double = Responsive.
- 3X - Pass - 3 or 4 of suit: As over an opening preempt.
- 3X - Pass - 3 or 4 of suit - Pass - Pass: Double = Penalty.
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