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Slam Bidding - Gerber King Asking
Asking for Partners Kings - Gerber
If the partner who initiates Gerber subsequently then bids 5♣ , that means that they are asking for you to show the number of kings in your hand. Responses to 5♣ is same as your responses to 4♣(Ace asking) , but at one level higher. Responses for the kings are below.
Partners Gerber Bid |
Your Reply |
What your response means | Bidding Sequence |
5♣ | 5♦ | 0 or all of the Kings | 5♣ - 5♦ |
5♣ | 5♥ | 1 King | 5♣ - 5♥ |
5♣ | 5♠ | 2 Kings | 5♣ - 5♠ |
5♣ | 5 NT | 3 Kings | 5♣ - 5 NT |
Table of responses to Partners King Ask