Deal 11 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣ BID 
 
 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.
  ♠ K Q 9
A 8 4
A 10 5
♣ K Q 9 3
 

 
Deal 11 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣1NT
pass2♣pass BID 
 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.

This hand would be one point too strong to Open 1NT, but it fits the 15-18 range to Overcall 1NT.
Partner responds 2♣. What do you bid?
  ♠ K Q 9
A 8 4
A 10 5
♣ K Q 9 3
 

 
Deal 11 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣1NT
pass2♣pass2
pass2NTpass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.

This hand would be one point too strong to Open 1NT, but it fits the 15-18 range to Overcall 1NT.
Partner responds 2♣. What do you bid?


Don't get your systems crossed. Partner did not make a cue-bid, he is using Stayman. Since you have no 4-card Major suit you answer 2.
Partner now says 2NT and the ball is in your court.
  ♠ K Q 9
A 8 4
A 10 5
♣ K Q 9 3
 

 
Deal 11 ♠ A 8 3 2
K J 10 6
J 9 3
♣ 10 8
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣1NT
pass2♣pass2
pass2NTpass3NT
passpasspass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.

This hand would be one point too strong to Open 1NT, but it fits the 15-18 range to Overcall 1NT.
Partner responds 2♣. What do you bid?

Don't get your systems crossed. Partner did not make a cue-bid, he is using Stayman. Since you have no 4-card Major suit you answer 2.
Partner now says 2NT and the ball is in your court.


This is just a plain old 1NT/Stayman sequence. Partner is inviting, and since you have 18 points you accept.


 Deal 12 
  ♠ K Q 9
A 8 4
A 10 5
♣ K Q 9 3