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Try 4C as assumed D-splinter(or the spl that's most problem in lower auctions) then other strong calls won't have D-short case. 4C must have clear control promise eg. 2xA with 1-loser/solid clubs. The intent of high bid is to be well-defined else would have lower force. You do have a general force with S-fit another without S-fit?

Wha-a-a-at? Wanting accuracy when the opening philosophy is best-guess wins??

If I could guess which 3cM for my psych. . ?

Just put 11 in there and it passes like Pre 2C: 5+C and [4+M or not].

Why aren't you in 6S? That is much easier to calculate chances. I like D-ruff plan as it saves mental energy by a simple plan even if it is shy a few percents. Save mental energy pays on later hands in a long contest.

I pass 3N. But I have been known to bid 1S as a feeler for S-stop or lead inhibitor. I'll let my partner do that also.

When does H-Ax admit this hand is not a misfit? Does 3S intend Hx support indtead of 4H?

I already bid 2S, not 1N. Save 2-noises to 2S for same hand, but S-Kx.

I anticipate 5C leads to X and 5N(2-places) -> 6-red or 5N ->6-red immediate. Try 6C. Way ups the chances opponents' one guess where-to-play is wrong for the price -200 more. Besides those little counting numbers 1,2, .. 4,5 levels are for children!? As colors were suggested for children by someone famous.

Why would partner ever 2N to help opponents' evaluate ->4h on promote 'right' stuff. He must think one/both minors have a future. Do I agree? 4D =Yes. Then 5D next is reasonable.

Surely partner won't X if S-Kxx onside makes 6H/6N? So, I guess the comparison is to nv game 420 +ots. That really ups the 2D-XX payoff.

I play DAPO(superMAF per Chiel Vorheis sp?) 3H =S+C, 3S =H+D, 4C =S+H, and X =1-suited(may also jump above 2-suiter bids -> choose) OR 3-suited OR bal. So easy 4C with no further act if partner picks 4M. 4H if partner 4D =Q-bid strong. The real problems for DAPO occur with 5-4 or 4-4: deviate because of something? Which way: X treating 5422 as bal ->may into 4-2 fit or rebid as if 1-suiter? Or act as 2-suiter on 54-22?

Please distinguish legal =by the laws of bridge from ACBL-allowed. They are grossly divergent. Eg. forcing pass is clearly "legal" but ACBL-disallowed. To your point, are 1S,1H forcing openings allowed? NO. Weird that 1C,1D,1N forcing openings are allowed, yet 1H,1S are NOT.

3NT. Have the H-stop and supporting quacks/stops. Warn partner of some H-values when he has a shapely 6C try.

Does partner's double suggest a penalty bonanza(800+) is possible? Or just Max-pass? I expect max-pass to accept a fix if that is where it is. So, is there a penalty bonanza likely? HA +CAK +C-ruff +SK10 + 2xD =800. Try that.

WJS 2D.

X = don't lead C => XX = DO lead clubs! Similar to Rosenkrantz. Yes?

C-K and S-KJ behind opener and D-A to lead. Pass and defend. Hate quitting with 6-suit and void their suit, but what likely makes? 4H raise won the auction as intended, will 4H win the scoring?

How likely is passout if I try 'walking the dog'? Pass.

"Hands are" looks 2 entries: DA+SK. Fear H-ruff?

The precision uses 2D as 3-suited D-short. Its frequency is near 1% even including 3415. Put real 5+D into that; let 1H if 4=4=1=4. (the only 5xM deviation). Then both 2C,2D suggest a minor suit source of tricks for 3NT. That's THE constructive value of a 5+minor. I vehemently dislike 2C,2D may have 4xM! Why require a Major exploring scheme of responses/rebids to an otherwise clear concise auction?! A millstone to carry preventing any take advantage of no-blab 3NT,3m,4m,5m!

Didn't I show 8-ish with neg X? Did partner hear me? Why bid again? Penalty/Takeout get blurred at this level. Try 'I have good stuff'. Do Something Intelligent Partner.

Do they both qualify for a 1S psych? One has an AK for DT so is close.

I open 1S in ACBL as an agreement to open less than 8 HCP is disallowed. (sic)

What can my 2H structure handle? Wild 2-suiters? No, start 1H on both. These hands explode in tricks with a fit in either suit.