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Posted by edward on 2004-06-04 13:21:32 +0000

new cue/splinter bid

While playing a couple hands by myself recently I'd like to propose we play the cue/splinter 3 level bid. I know tgl's been playing something like it, but it just makes sense. After left hand opponent (lho) opens and partner overcalls at the one level, a cue bid of lho suit at the three level is game forcing 14+ points, with a singleton or void in opponents suit. Is this wrong? It seems to me on the right track... What is standard here?
Posted by frame609 on 2004-06-04 16:52:21 +0000
I'm waiting for the sky is smaller than the sea bid, personally.
Posted by tgl on 2004-06-07 15:34:16 +0000
The splinter I learned does not involve competition. A double jump shift on your partners (opening) one of a major means opening strength, four card support of the opening suit and first round control (ace or void) in the bid suit. Splinters: 1S-4C 1S-4H 1H-4C 1H-3S
Posted by tgl on 2004-06-08 13:25:03 +0000
Oops, the splinter bind denotes a void or singleton. It does not mean first round of control. Cue bids are for controls.
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