Western Cuebid - A bid in opponent's suit used to ask if partner
possesses a stopper, anticipating partner may chose to call Notrump.
Generally, Western Cuebids are made at the 3 level while a 2 level cuebid is
usually a Limit Plus Raise (see All
Purpose Cuebid). Examples:
Bidding |
Meaning |
1H - (2D) - 3D |
Responder tentatively
denies a stopper, asks opener to bid 3N with a stopper in
opponents' suit. However, likely cuebid showing support when 3D
bidder is a passed hand. |
(1C) - 1D - (P) - 1H;
(2C) - 2D - (P) - 3C; |
Responder denies a stopper,
asks opener to bid 3N with a stopper in opponents' suit |
(P) - 1C -
(1H) - 2D;
(2H) - 3H |
Opener denies a stopper,
asks responder to bid 3N with a stopper in opponents' suit |
(2S) - 3S |
Responder denies a stopper,
asks opener to bid 3N with a stopper in opponents' suit |
(1H) - 3H |
Overcaller typically has a
long running minor, asking partner to bid 3N with a stopper in
opponents' suit |
1C - (1H) - 1S - (P);
3C - (P) - 3H |
Responder denies a stopper,
asks opener to bid 3N with a stopper in opponents' suit |
Note: A few players play the 3 level asking bid shows a half stopper.
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An alternative treatment to Western Cuebid is
Eastern Cuebid, which shows a stopper.
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