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Michaels Cue Bid
Michaels is a cue-bid that says you have a two-suited hand, with five or more cards in each
suit. Usually there is no point minimum for making the Michaels overcall, although factors like vulnerability should
be considered. Many partnerships also agree to specific point count ranges for example 8+ HCP so check with your
partner before play.
Making a Michaels Cue Bid
You should hold five or more cards in two suits, neither of the 5 card suits should be the suit that the
opposition have opened.
- Two suits holding 5 or more cards in each suit
- You should be Overcaller
- It works best when opposition are vulnerable and you aren't
Michaels Overcall Bid Meanings
| Oppositions Opening Bid | Your Michaels Overcall | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1♠ | 2♠ | Showing you hold 5+ hearts and a 5+ card minor suit |
| 1♥ | 2♥ | Showing you hold 5+ spades and a 5+ card minor suit |
| 1♦ | 2♦ | Showing you hold 5+ hearts and 5+ spades |
| 1♣ | 2♣ | Showing you hold 5+ hearts and 5+ spades |
East Opens the Bidding 1D
Using Michaels what bid shows 2 five card majors
- ♠ A T 6 5 4
- ♥ K 8 5 3 2
- ♦ 9 5
- ♣ J
Bid 2D showing 5+ spades and 5+ hearts