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<li>Definitely a reverse, say 15-16+ HCP + distributional values.</li>
<li>Promises 5+ clubs.</li>
<li>Can be a "waiting reverse" with only 3 diamonds to elicit more information from partner, with either 3 hearts or 6+ clubs.</li>
</ul>

<p>The point to a "waiting reverse" is when opener has multiple options for a non-ideal bid, and wishes to set the denomination <strong>after</strong> responder rebids. It should be done only in a suit below 2 of responder's suit, unless opener is stronger than a minimum reverse. As noted it is often done with 3 of responder's suit to see if responder can rebid it. It often implies slam interest, as the extra information communicated may be of more use to the defence in merely a game contract.</p>

<p>With a minimum reverse, opener must be able to retreat to either 3 of responder's suit or 3NT if the reverse suit is raised.</p>

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2013-05-20T18:59:42.793Z
Thank you for thorough explanation. so answering higher ranked suit on higher level definitely means reverse, right? How would you go if you had minimum opening points (12pts), 4C-4D-4H-1S, opened 1C, partner responded 1S (forcing). You can't show 2D due to minimum opening points & you can't bid 1nt.
user5185
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2013-05-20T20:40:59.683Z
Open 1D instead of 1C. If you can't handle all possible responses by partner, then you don't have an opening 1-bid.
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2013-05-26T18:28:04.500Z
Rephrasing slightly: Open 1D instead of 1C. If you can't *rebid over* all possible *forcing* responses by partner, then you don't have an opening 1-bid
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2013-05-19T03:10:45.847Z
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<p>RHO: 1C --> LHO: 1S --> RHO: 2D </p>

<p>Does this mean 4-4 in clubs/diamonds, or 5-4 in clubs diamonds. Is it a reverse? (e.g.18+ pts?). </p>

<p>Assuming opponents play SAYC.</p>

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Interpreting bidding by partners
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# Interpreting bidding by partners

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-05-19)

RHO: 1C --> LHO: 1S --> RHO: 2D

Does this mean 4-4 in clubs/diamonds, or 5-4 in clubs diamonds. Is it a reverse? (e.g.18+ pts?).

Assuming opponents play SAYC.

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2013-05-19. Score: 3

* Definitely a reverse, say 15-16+ HCP + distributional values.
* Promises 5+ clubs.
* Can be a "waiting reverse" with only 3 diamonds to elicit more information from partner, with either 3 hearts or 6+ clubs.

The point to a "waiting reverse" is when opener has multiple options for a non-ideal bid, and wishes to set the denomination **after** responder rebids. It should be done only in a suit below 2 of responder's suit, unless opener is stronger than a minimum reverse. As noted it is often done with 3 of responder's suit to see if responder can rebid it. It often implies slam interest, as the extra information communicated may be of more use to the defence in merely a game contract.

With a minimum reverse, opener must be able to retreat to either 3 of responder's suit or 3NT if the reverse suit is raised.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you for thorough explanation. so answering higher ranked suit on higher level definitely means reverse, right? How would you go if you had minimum opening points (12pts), 4C-4D-4H-1S, opened 1C, partner responded 1S (forcing). You can't show 2D due to minimum opening points & you can't bid 1nt.  
> **username_1**: Open 1D instead of 1C. If you can't handle all possible responses by partner, then you don't have an opening 1-bid.  
> **username_1**: Rephrasing slightly: Open 1D instead of 1C. If you can't *rebid over* all possible *forcing* responses by partner, then you don't have an opening 1-bid  

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