pbleighton Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 My partner at a local club (we play 2/1) introduced me to a simple convention. If your partner opens 1NT or 2NT, and the opponent overcalls, then a double shows that the opp bid what you were going to bid. By chance, this proved immediately useful. My partner didn't know what this double was called. Does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnKryten Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Those are "Stolen bid" doubles, I believe. Whether they are a great idea is up for debate, but it's definitely an easy convention to learn. The major disadvantage is that you can no longer penalize the opponents for interfering over your NT openings, which may encourage them to do it more! ;D John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 If you play takeout Xs over interference over 1NT you can certainly still penalise the opponents.1NT opener makes a t/o X with shortness in the overcalled suit. egxxAKxxKxxQJxx 1N (2S) P (P)X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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