ECBC
Cheat Sheet
Cappelletti - Defense over 1NT
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1. Opposition open 1NT (strong or weak) |
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2. Your partner holds 9-14 HCP and overcalls one of the following: |
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Double : for penalties |
Go to 3 |
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2 ♣ : a long suit of 6 or more cards in any suit |
Go to 4 |
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2 ♦ : holds 5+ and 4+ in both majors |
Go to 5 |
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2 ♥ : holds ♥ and a minor (5+ in one and 4+ in other) |
Go to 6 |
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2 ♠ : holds ♠ and a minor (5+ in one and 4+ in other) |
Go to 6 |
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2 NT: holds 5+ ♣ and 5+ ♦ |
Go to 7 |
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3. Overcall was
"X":Usually pass (especially if weak and balanced) |
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4. Overcall was 2♣
:Pass if you hold 6+ ♣ |
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5. Overcall was 2♦
: Pass with 6+ ♦ and no major fit |
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6. Overcall was 2♥
: Pass if major bid is OK and no prospect of game |
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7. Overcall was 2NT:
Note that partner should have 12-14 HCP for this |