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Transfer Overcalls Of 1 Notrump
- After an opponent opens 1 Notrump, a conventional overcall by some players
is a transfer (relay). Example:
|
Bidding |
Meaning |
|
(1N) - 2C - (P) - 2D |
2C requests Advancer
to bid Diamonds |
|
(1N) - 2D - (P) - 2H |
2D requests Advancer
to bid Hearts |
|
(1N) - 2H - (P) - 2S |
2H requests Advancer
to bid Spades |
|
(1N) - 2S - (P) - 3C |
2S requests Advancer
to bid Clubs |
Some players
use a hybrid usage of Transfer Overcalls, playing transfers for some calls
and natural or two suited hands with certain bids. Transfer Overcalls
are also useful against opponents' Big Club opening bid (16+ points). |
