Is Michaels cuebid forcing?

Non-forcing. Natural, showing a very good diamond suit (usually 6+) since the Michaels cue-bidder will usually hold 5+ clubs, not diamonds.

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What is unusual 2 no trump?

The ""Unusual Notrump"" is used to show a 2-suited hand. It is used after the opponents have opened the bidding. A jump overcall of 2NT shows at least 5-5 in the 2 lowest ranked unbid suits. One may also ask can you overcall 1nt? Do not overcall a 1NT opening with a 5-card suit! Most pairs play penalty doubles of overcalls, so overcalling with a 5-card suit is just too dangerous. You may also jump to the 3-level with a 7-card suit (or an excellent 6-card suit).

What does a 2NT overcall mean?

A 2NT overcall is artificial, showing the two lowest unbid suits (at least 5-5 shape). There is no point minimum, although obvious factors like vulnerability should be considered. See also the Michaels cuebid, a complementary convention for showing 5-5 hands, and Unusual vs. Unusual, a defense to the Unusual 2NT. How do you play Blackwood? The generally agreed prerequisites for bidding Blackwood are: Trump suit has been agreed. You are interested in exploring the possibility of slam. You have no useless doubletons or void suit (see next section) Partner's last bid was in a suit (not NT)

What does 4C mean in bridge?

Bid Meaning 4C - 4H; 4D - 4S; Opener shows a good 8 card major with some defensive values, responder signs off in game 4H - P; 4S - P; Opener shows a weak 8 card major with no defensive values, responder signs off in game 4D - 4N; Responder's 4N initiates a straight-forward Blackwood slam convention. 4 more rows Who invented Blackwood? Roman Blackwood was created by the famous Italian Blue Team in the 1960s.

And another question, how do you respond to 4nt?

Some experts (Kantar for one) recommend the 5NT reply to 4NT ? the cheapest with no standard assigned meaning ? to show a void plus two aces and six of a suit to show a void in the bid suit plus one ace.