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Welcome to "Bridge Basics," the podcast that makes learning bridge easy and fun. Each episode breaks down strategies, game dynamics, and teaching tips for beginners. Whether you're new to card games or looking to improve your skills, you'll find valuable insights to enhance your bridge experience.
A cue bid in bridge is a bid made in the opponent's suit. It's not about competing for the contract directly. Instead, it conveys specific information to your partner. This bid often indicates a strong or constructive hand, or it can ask for more details about your partner's strength or suit holdings.
There are a few key types of cue bids. An immediate cue bid happens right over an opponent's opening bid. This usually shows a hand that's not suitable for a takeout double but still has some strength or shape. It might indicate a strong one-, two-, or three-suiter.
Then there's the unassuming cue bid. This is used after your partner has overcalled. By bidding the opponent's suit, you're showing at least a sound minimum raise of your partner's suit. This kind of bid neither confirms nor denies specific holdings in the opponent's suit but helps clarify your support for your partner.
Another type is the jump cue bid. This is a jump in the opponent's suit, typically indicating a strong hand with a "source of tricks." This often suggests strong support for your partner's suit or a mixed raise.
Cue bids can also play a role in slam bidding. In that context, they show control of suits, which helps in exploring slam possibilities. However, that use is broader than the competitive cue bids we've talked about.
Overall, a cue bid is a strategic move to communicate strength, support, or inquiries to your partner, rather than a direct attempt to win the contract in that suit.
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