Bluhmer - A jump bid or other call suggesting partner consider
bidding Slam, indicated by denying strength in partner's short suit.
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 K Q J x
 A J 10 x
x
 A K x x |
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A x
x x x x
K Q
J 10 9 x
x |
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N |
S |
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1D |
1H |
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1S |
1N |
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2C |
3H! |
North's bidding shows a 3-suited hand. South's 3H artificial
bid is a "Bluhmer", promising partner a great fit in the last-bid suit
(Clubs here) and no wasted value in responder's first bid suit (Hearts).
Certainly after South's 1 Notrump response, a belated jump to 3H
cannot show a Heart suit. |
