After an opponent's 1 or 1 opening, 2 shows both majors, NF. With a very strong major-suited hand we would start with dbl, so the 2 overcall is likely limited to about 16 hcp. Direct cuebids and jump cuebids of an opponent's 1 of a minor are natural. We play Roman overcalls and cuebids of an opponent's major opening. (1) - 2 = spades and clubs. (1) - 2 = spades and diamonds. (1) - 3 or 3 shows 6+ in that minor and 4 of the other major. (1) - 2 = typically 4 hearts and an unknown 6+ minor. (1) - 3 or 3 = that minor and usually 5 of the other major.
2 over an opponent's 1NT opening may show an unspecified major, but in 4th seat or by a passed hand it would show diamonds + an unknown major. Over strong club systems we play dbl=majors, 1N=canape with a longer minor, 2=minors, 2=one major, 2=hearts + minor and 2=spades + a minor. We also play after partner's 1 opening bid, 2 by responder = mini=flannery, 4-5 or 4-6 in the majors with less than an invite to game. |