Bidding over a take-out double.

[Dinarius]

Sequences such as this are extremely common....

 

1♣:1♥:Double

 

In the fourth seat, opposite the 1♥ over-call, how do you distinguish between the following bids.

 

2♣ (assuming you're playing Unassuming Cue Bids)

2♥

3♥

Redouble

 

I know it's a bit of a general question. I guess I'm wondering what's the order of strength, in the replies? It can also be dependent on the form of scoring and vulnerability.

 

Thanks.

 

D.

[mycroft]

You should also consider 1♠, as for most, the double promises spades (in NA, 90% of the time exactly 4; other places, different) and, potentially, 2♠, if you want to keep 1♠ as "natural, despite the bad break".

 

It also would depend for many on how many clubs 1♣ promises (and assuming UCB means "strong raise" and not "strong hand" - I've never understood UCB. Many people would say that I play them, of course).

[paulg]

Sequences such as this are extremely common....

 

1♣:1♥:Double

 

In the fourth seat, opposite the 1♥ over-call, how do you distinguish between the following bids.

 

2♣ (assuming you're playing Unassuming Cue Bids)

2♥

3♥

Redouble

 

I know it's a bit of a general question. I guess I'm wondering what's the order of strength, in the replies? It can also be dependent on the form of scoring and vulnerability.

 

Thanks.

 

D.

I play that 2♥ is the weakest raise, normally with three hearts.

 

2♣ showing a good raise to two hearts (normally with three hearts or very balanced four hearts), but it may be stronger with three hearts.

 

2NT shows a good four-card raise to three hearts or better, and is normally the strongest response.

 

3♣ shows a mixed raise with four hearts, something like 7-9 points and 3♥ is pre-emptive.

 

Many people use redouble to show a doubleton top honour in hearts, but I prefer to use it to show a competitive hand normally with any doubleton heart.