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Rubinsohl (Rubensohl, Transfer Lebensohl) -
Typically used after opponent overcalls partner's 1 Notrump, Rubinsohl
provides responder a transfer mechanism extending the traditional Lebensohl
treatment. Similar to other transfer mechanisms, Rubinsohl allows the
stronger hand to become declarer, showing length in the implied suit above
the rank of the suit bid.
Transfers to opponents' suit shows a 4 card major in the bid suit (Stayman)
and obvious interest in game. Most advanced Rubinsohl players find the most
profitable treatment of responder's double as a generalized takeout double
bid rather than the penalty double found in Lebensohl.
Unlike
regular Lebensohl, using Rubinsohl when the responder transfers to a suit
above the overcaller's suit is typically played as invitational.
Note:
Partnership agreements are needed regarding how to show stoppers
(FASS = Fast Arrival Shows Stopper versus SASS = Slow Arrival Shows
Stopper). SASS is the preferred treatment by most players.
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1N - (2D) - ?
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Responder's 2 level suit
bids are to play.
Responder's 2N and above bids are forcing transfer bids. If
responder's implied transfer suit rank is above the rank of the
overcall, the call invites game. |
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Opener's Transfer Suit
Rebid
1N - (2D) - ? - (P);
? |
Responder's Initial Bid
1N - (2D) - ? |
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Pass |
2H/S is "to
play" at the 2 level
Transfers are off at 2 level |
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3C |
Transfers are on
at 2N and above
2N transfers
opener to 3C, likely a signoff to play.
See next table for more on responder transfers to a suit whose rank is
lower than the rank of the overcall suit. |
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Stayman
3H/S = fit but no strength
4H/S = fit and strength
3N = Stopper, no major
3D = Denies stopper or major
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3C is invitational Stayman
In this example where the opponent overcalled 2D (natural) and
responder is transferring to the opponents' suit, the cuebid is
Stayman.
Note: This simple Stayman method implies at responder has a tolerance
for both major suits. |
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3H/S = no fit or strength
4H/S = fit and strength |
3D/H are invitational
transfers opener to
Hearts/Spades |
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3N (with partial stopper) or 4x |
3S shows a partial stopper
(some play Minor Suit Stayman) |
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Pass (with stopper) or 4x |
3N denies a stopper (Fast denies) |
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Takeout or penalty, partnership
agreements vary (including level of interference) |
Double |
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1N - (2S) - ?
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Transfer bids below
opponents' suit are forcing. Responder may then Pass
or bid 3N implying a stopper - slow shows. Responder may
also bid a new suit, game forcing - responder did not go through
2N |
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Opener's Transfer Suit
Rebid
1N - (2S) - ? - (P);
? |
Responder's Initial Bid
1N - (2S) - ? |
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3C |
2N |
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3D |
3C |
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3H |
3D |
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Showing 4 Hearts, game forcing
Stayman |
3H
transfer cuebid |
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Transfer bids below
opponents' suit are forcing. Responder may then Pass
or, bid 3N (implies a stopper - slow shows), or bid a new suit
(also game forcing) |
1N - (2S) - 2N |
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Opener's Transfer Suit
1N - (2S) - 2N - (P);
3C |
Responder's Rebid
1N - (2S) - 2N - (P);
3C - (P) - ? |
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Pass,
3C was to play - weak hand, long Clubs |
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If responder
now bids a new suit, the suit is natural and game forcing as:
3D, long Diamonds, unspecified stopper, game forcing |
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3H,
5+ Hearts, unspecified stopper, game forcing |
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3H is
Stayman, cuebid showing 4 Hearts |
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3S
Partnership agreement needed
(FASS/SASS) |
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3N is
"to play", showing Spade stopper |
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Opener's Transfer Suit
1N - (2S) - 3C - (P);
3D |
Responder's Rebid
1N - (2S) - 3D - (P);
3C - (P) - ? |
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Pass,
3D was to play - weak hand, long Diamonds |
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3H,
5+ Hearts, unspecified stopper, game forcing |
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3H is
Stayman, cuebid showing 4 Hearts |
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3S
Partnership agreement needed
(FASS/SASS) |
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3N is
"to play", showing Spade stopper |
Also see Lebensohl
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