Multi coloured 2 diamonds, or simply Multi, is a contract bridge convention whereby the opening bid of 2♦ shows several possible types of hands. The inherent ambiguity as to both suit and strength makes it a powerful and popular convention capable of seriously disrupting the opponents’ bidding.
What does an opening bid of 2 spades mean in bridge?
weak two bid
The weak two bid is a common treatment used in the game of contract bridge, where an opening bid of two diamonds, hearts or spades signifies a weak hand with a long suit. It is used in combination with the strong two clubs bid and is a form of preemptive bid.
What happens after the opponents overcall in bridge?
The opponents overcall partner’s 1-level opening bid with a suit bid. ? >New suits by responder are forcing one round (if on the 2-level, 10+ points). >New suits by responder promise 5 or more cards, except when the opponents overcall 1 with 1 and we respond 1 or 1.
What is the limit bid for an overcall?
An overcall is a limit bid, showing 15 HCPs or less (16 pts including length). As responder you may therefore pass at any time. With 8 points or less always pass, unless you have an unusual hand with a very long (6+ card) suit. With 9-10 points or more you should find a suitable response.
When to cue-bid the opponent’s suit in bridge?
With a stronger raise, the advancer should cue-bid the opponents’ suit: It doesn’t matter if the overcall was on the 1- 2- or even a higher level. No matter what our overcall, if the advancer bids the opponent’s suit he is promising a limit raise or better (10 points in support and 3 or more trump).
What happens after an opponent’s opening bid?
An opponent’s overcall or double after your partner’s opening bid can make it difficult for you to find an accurate response. Many partnerships run into trouble because they aren’t sure of how — or if — the intervening overcall or double should change the meaning of responder’s actions.
