[hirowla]

I have another small number of sequences (ones I forgot about originally) that some suggestions would be useful. I know some of them are obvious, but it's the subtle ones I'm not sure of.

Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 3 card trump support and 0-5 points
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 4 card trump support and 0-5 points, no singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 4 card trump support and 0-5 points, a singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 5 card trump support and 0-5 points, no singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 5 card trump support and 0-5 points, a singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 3 card trump support and 6-9 points
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 4 card trump support and 6-9 points, no singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 4 card trump support and 6-9 points, a singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 5 card trump support and 6-9 points, no singleton/void
Partner opens 1♠ - X - <my bid> I have 5 card trump support and 6-9 points, a singleton/void

Also, same as above except the opposition bid 2♦ or 2♥ rather than double. Not sure if there is a difference, but just in case!

Thanks,

Ian

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

general comments

#1 The points should include points for the shortage
it is common to value a single with 2, a void with 3.
#2 A single to 2M after a X, showes the same as without
the X, you may weaken the req. a bit, but in principle
it is the same strength
#3 jump raises are usually played as preemptive showing
4 card support 3 level), 5 trumps 4 level )otherwise the
strength is the same as a single raise
Vulnerability playes a role and so does the fact, that we
are talking about spades instead of hearts
Being red or having the spades means, that you dont need
to bid to the limit

The above applies to intervention via a TO X or via a 2 level
overcall.

With kind regards
Marlowe

[hirowla]

I suppose one distinction I want to make is what to do with 6-9 points and 3-4 trumps. If I have 0-5 points with 4 I jump straight to 3 in competition, pass if not. But if I have 6-9 and 4 trumps it feels wrong to jump to 3 in competition - then my 3 bid means 0-9 points with 4 trumps, and that wide range feels wrong. Partner has no idea of my strength then. But one option I thought of (raising to 2, bidding 3 if I have the chance) loses its pre-emptive value - also partner doesn't know if I have 3 or 4 trumps in response.

Does that clarify my dilemma?

Thanks,

Ian