Author: Larry Cohen
Date of publish: 07/15/2017
Level: Intermediate
A "cuebid" is a bid of the opponent's suit.
This is not the same as a "control" bid as in this auction:
West |
North |
East |
South |
1
|
Pass |
3
|
Pass |
4
|
|
|
|
Here 4 shows the ace or king (or a singleton or void) in diamonds and slam interest.
We should use the term "cuebid" only when bidding a suit which the opponents have bid.
These cuebids come in many flavors, the main ones being:
Michaels Cuebid
This popular convention uses the following scheme:
West |
North |
|
1
|
2
|
MAJORS |
1
|
2
|
MAJORS |
1
|
2
|
+minor |
1
|
2
|
+minor |
There is more on Michaels bids by clicking on it.
Cuebid after our takeout double
West |
North |
East |
South |
1
|
Double |
Pass |
2
|
South can't want to play in clubs (he could have passed the double). This bid shows a good hand with no clear direction. Partnerships need to discuss how high this bid is forcing.
Western cuebid
This term causes a lot of confusion. To read more about this so-called "Western" cuebid, click the link.
Try 4 practice deals on cuebids, using any device by clicking here!
Watch for board list to advance through all four hands.