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Baron 1
Notrump Overcall
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A somewhat unusual application for Baron is an overcall of 1 Notrump
after an opponent's 1 level suit bid as a weak takeout call. The
standard treatment for a 1 Notrump overcall shows strong Notrump values
(14-17, 16-18, etc).
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Bidding |
Meaning |
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(1C) - 1N |
Showing Diamonds, Hearts,
and Spades |
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(1D) - 1N |
Showing Clubs, Hearts, and
Spades |
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(1H) - 1N |
Showing Clubs, Diamonds,
and Spades |
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(1S) - 1N |
Showing Clubs, Diamonds,
and Hearts |
Playing Baron 1 Notrump Overcall indicates a 3 suited takeout with
sub-minimum preemptive values - often with favorable vulnerability.
With adverse vulnerability, the Baron bidder is wise to have near-opening
values, approaching 13 points.
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