Fit Inspired Bids ("FIBs")


      When you have a fit for partner and are not vulnerable, you have the luxury of making a "Fit Inspired Bid". 

      The purpose of such a "FIB" can be

(1) lead directing,
(2) investigatory, or
(3) purely bluff.

    x     10 9 8 x x     J x x x x     Q x

      Your partner opens 1 against vulnerable opponents. 
RHO overcalls 1.  You don't have the semblance of a 2 free ON STRENGTH, but 2 might discover a double fit in the red suits. 
It might also convince the opponents not to bid 4 on hands where it may make. 

    x x     J 10 9 x     x x     K Q J x

      After 1-2-3NT, the favourable vulnerability argues in favour of a 4 bid.  But why bid it directly ?   By bidding 4 en route to 4 you can direct the lead in case your LHO bids 4

    x x x     J x x x x     J x x x x    

      LHO's game-forcing artificial 2 opening bid meets with 2 by your partner and a 3 cuebid by RHO.  At equal or favourable vulnerability, bid 4.  This may make it slightly more difficult for the opponents to find a Club fit, and may set up the defence against 6 or 7

      Look for opportunites to make these useful and descriptive Fit Inspired Bids. 


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