Double of a Cuebid (Stolen Bid) - A Double of opponents' Cuebid at
a high-level auction may be intended to be a lead-directing double, although
it may prescribe a lead of another suit.
Auction |
Meaning |
(1N) - P - (2H) - X |
2 Hearts = Transfer to
Spades.
The double asks partner to lead a Heart |
(1H) - P - (4C) - X |
4 Clubs = Splinter, showing Hearts and Club
shortness.
Since it would be unwise to lead to or from a Club Ace, here a double
asks for a lead in Diamonds or Spades (depending on partnership
agreement). With favorable vulnerability, the double asks partner
to consider a sacrifice in opponents' short suit. |
1H - (3S) - P - (3N);
P - ( P) - (X) |
The double requests a
Spade, planning to return a Heart after winning Spade tricks |
Also see Doubles and Books on
Doubles
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