Maximal Doubles
A maximal double is a type of cooperative double used when your side has found a major-suit fit in a competitive auction. It distinguishes major-suit game tries (maximal double) from competitive bids at the 3-level (3M).
Examples:
W N E S
1♥
1♠ P 2♠ 3♥
X*1 P 4♠ P
P P
*1 Maximal Doubles
W N E S
1♠
2♥ 2♠ 3♥ X*1
P 3♠ P P
P
*1 Maximal Doubles
W N E S
1♦ 1♠ P 2♠
3♥ X*1 P 3♠
4♦ X 4♥ P
P 4♠ X P
P P
*1 Maximal Doubles
W N E S
P
1♦ 1♥ P 2♥
3♦ X*1 P 3♥
P P P
*1 Maximal Doubles
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