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May I have a maximum overcall double here? They preempted, so not penalty. Leave a minors negX to partner reopening double. After all finding a maxpass 5m perfecto that partner won't reopen is a mighty small target.

Would a 2D in 2/1GF, top those hands that as alternative use XYZ? Thus the slam tries are in 2/1 bids, not in XYZ.

"That doesn't sound right. How do you find 4-4 fits in majors?" -- gwnn ** As I said and suggested as rebids, 3S -> 4S, 3H -> 3S, haven't we found 4-4M? ** Since X promises 4D is okay, these tries are clear.

Partner forcing slam with an aceless hand (well maybe CA). He must be stuffed with the K's I need. LHO long in clubs upping my chances to win anywhich finesse. I'm in for 7D.

I can double here as part of a xfer scheme, showing D-support and exploring values. I have stronger fit bids and non-fit bids. If I get 3S, 4S. 3NT, P. 3H, 3S. That's about right on values I have.

D-x to partner's D-Kx, back to my D-AQ, D-out for trump promote or wait for S-K wins.

I assume the bidding would go 2NT - 3S- C-xfer 4D - 4H- Criss-cross key ask 6C.

Did 3H claim 3-level pass or correct? That's my understanding. Would partner wait to T/O Dbl if Spades was their correct suit? I think 4S is on for us. Maybe partner tries for 6C. I gots to slow him down. I try 3S.

If you don't like opening a nebulous diamond when you have clubs then stop playing precision. ** Exactly, every precision player knows his systemic ** weakness (bid that loses MP/IMP) is the nebulous 1D. ** Let's choose that nebulous 1D when a stops balanced hand presents. ** Eagerly enter into the bid that loses!

If not 1NT, but 1D, what do you defenders of that say to 1) Letting 4xM overcalls in and they find 2M,3M? 2) Choosing an alternative in a 3 card suit. Try to get your real 5-suit into the auction AND balanced minimum message to partner. 3) Systemically justify the losing 1D(precision or nebulous) when a very good alternative in 3rd seat presents.

Wish David Stevenson would date his compendium. I want to know what I haven't seen. His is the best place to start thinking about 1NT in competition.

Agree Hanoi5. Grab 1NT. Deviate 1 hcp to get over opponents easy M-fit tries. Attempt to win this partial hand. Partner knows 1D was available to let his 4xM into 1-level.

Escape to minors. Leave them room to lose nerve and find their M-fit. Let M-fits or hcp majority go through XX.

With other forces available: Jordan, Q-bid Why shouldn't this be fit-seeking/lead-directing non-force?

I like SJ.

I have a pair in my club who continually (I'm just short of accusing cheat) pervert other conventions. I'd bet 4S was on and the set was insufficient, if it were they.

"And what sort of googles would opponents be using? I want a pair of those :) --whereagles ** To lead partner's bid suit requires GOGGLES?

East is way too offensive for X - leaving the option to convert. Esp with spades. I'd start 4C, rebid 4S.

Partner asks if my hearts are good enough to defend. They are not, Pass.

We've already kept them out of 4H - making if S:3-1 and CA>CK, both likely.

"You would trade all the hand types covered by a negative double just for "double as a transfer to diamonds"? I much prefer a Bergen switch here, 3♦ transfer to ♥s, 3♥ game force with ♦s and denying 4+♥s." --glen ** Thus losing the xfer scheme able to show good S-raise by 3H ** (the suit below a raise) verses a competing S-raise: 3S. ** Too much to lose when a fit happens.

Partner didn't run. Why should I overrule him????

Two things. 1st. If they really have majors, as natural bids would suggest, where are we going? 2nd. If they are "funning" us, can we find our spot? Each suggested scheme fails one or both questions.

Really? How do you support with 11+? 13+? ** Jordan **

Minimum (sub-?) opening, weak majors -> Pass.