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Mathe Defense to 1C


Mathe is a simple defense against a strong 1C opener. The convention was created by Lew Mathe, the late American expert and WBF Grand Master.

Double Hearts and spades (the majors)
1 Natural
1 Natural
1 Natural
1NT Clubs and diamonds (the minors)

In response to a double or 1NT overcall, advancer normally pulls to one of the advertised suits. Any new suit by advancer is natural.