Which two suits did partner mean?
A cue bid over a minor differs from one over a major.
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With Tracey Bauer
5-5 Hands
Two long suits. Let partner hear about both.
Michaels and the Unusual 2NT can describe two suits in one bid. Learn which suits each promises and how to keep the partnership on the same page.
With Tracey BauerA conversation in cards.
A Michaels cue bid over a minor shows both major suits.
Here the Unusual 2NT shows ♣ and ♦. It does not describe a natural notrump hand.
Tap a card to see the message in context.
The lessonTwo-hour recordingLearn the ideas with Tracey
Play of the HandTwo-hour recordingFollow the decisions at the table
The complete package4 to 5 hoursVideo, workbook, cheatsheet and practice hands
Sound familiar?
The decisions behind the bid.
Take these questions to the lesson, then follow the answers through the hands.
Enough shape to compete. Too much risk?
Strength, vulnerability and the auction still matter.
They showed two suits. We have values.
Your partnership needs a plan when the opponents use these bids.
A little table test
Your turn to think it through.
Try one decision before the workshop. Choose an answer to see the reasoning.
The opponents open 1♠. What suits does an Unusual 2NT show?
The Unusual 2NT shows the two lowest unbid suits. After a 1♠ opening, those are ♣ and ♦.
Tap an answer. Take a moment with the explanation.
From the lesson to the table
Learn it. Then see it in play.
Your ticket includes 4 to 5 hours of video across the lesson and Play of the Hand, a 30 to 50 page workbook, a two-page cheatsheet and PBN hands to practice on BBO or BridgeChamp.
Put both suits on the map.
Learn Michaels, the Unusual 2NT and the agreements that make them useful.
Two-hour lesson recording · Watch on your schedule
- Distinguish Michaels cue bids from the Unusual 2NT.
- Identify the suits promised in each auction.
- Discuss strength ranges, continuations and defense with partner.
Follow the decisions to the table.
The included Play of the Hand recording takes two-suited auctions to the table. Follow both the bidding and the play, then compare your choices.
Two-hour practice recording · Included with your ticket
Two-hour lesson replayTwo-hour Play of the Hand replay4 to 5 hours of video30 to 50 page workbookTwo-page cheatsheetPBN hands for BBO or BridgeChampPartnership checklist
Before you pull up a chair
A few practical things.
What does the ticket include?
Your ticket includes the two-hour lesson and two-hour Play of the Hand recording, with 4 to 5 hours of video in total. You also get a 30 to 50 page workbook, a two-page cheatsheet and PBN hands to practice on BBO or BridgeChamp.
Do I need to play 2/1?
No. Michaels and the Unusual 2NT can be used with Standard American or 2/1.
Is this included for VIP members?
Yes. VIP members have access to the lesson, Play of the Hand recording and included materials.
Can I play the hands myself?
Yes. Use the PBN files in BridgeChamp or another PBN-compatible platform. For BBO, convert them to LIN if its import tool requires that format.
Two long suits. Let partner hear about both.
Watch the workshop, try the examples and bring the agreements to your next partnership conversation.