skjaeran

Agree with all that going on over 3NT with the east hand is a clear error. However, I'm very clear that it's impossible to stop short of slam with the west hand after 4♣. It can't be a question of slam or game with this hand now, it's a question of a small slam or a grand slam.

Over 4♣, 4♦ is natural, 4♥ is a strong raise not 100% promising a control, 5NT is pick a slam.

I also overcall light, but this is still a clear 1♠ overcall for me.

76% is correct

Definitely with the majority on this one, balancing x with the south hand and a wtp 4♠ by north.

Huh? When north bids an invitational 2♥ with his hand, isn't that an indication that 2♣ wasn't an overbid in their style, and that they where on the same page in the first round of bidding? In which case south's pass over 3♠ is terrible judgement.

3♥ for me, 4♥ is a little too romantic....

I'll definitely miss Josh's posts if he doesn't return. There's a lot to learn from him. I also miss Justin's serious posting. And I really hope Mike won't stay away for too long. I'd like to see Han returning too - I like his kind of jokes. I'm sure Fred and Ulf will continue posting occasionally - good to see them around. We have to live with people posting in the A/E forum things that really don't belong there - according to the WC posters and real experts.

Congrats Jan! Very well done!!

I did not make a bid over 4♠ with this - that's pretty insane. And why aren't we playing in our best fit?

Which is weaker 2♣ or 2♦? None of them. Bidding 6-6-4 is weaker than 6-4-6. Yes, we all agree on that. But that wasn't the question. The question was what's weaker the previous round of 2♣ and 2♦. The answer to that is none of them. The minimum strength for both is the same - a minimum opener in your style. It's true that the 2♣ rebid can include stronger hands (of several types) than the 2♦ rebid though.

I'd pass, though it's close to a double (cooperative).

4NT is a clear sign off.

When 4NT is quantitative, opener need to hold a king or so (or comparable playing strength) more than promised this far to accept. No clear rule though, you've got to evaluate your hand.

Clear 1♠ opening.

Which is weaker 2♣ or 2♦? None of them.

The nice simple agreement is to play redouble as saying I have good diamonds and fancy playing in 2D xx. Pass says you have nothing to say (i.e. usually a balanced hand without a stop). 2NT says you have notrumps Suits say you have the suit. Why make life complicated? Come on Frances, that's far too easy!! (Totally agree though, it's just like I'm used to playing and in fact believed to be more or less universal.)

Pass is obviously a logical alternative to bidding 3♠ here, and bidding is clearly indicated by the hesitation. Thus it's obvious to adjust to 3♥. I'd adjust to 3♥+1, making an overtrick is really obvious.

Congrats - well done!!

I've got a great hand for partner. 4♠ seems like the best bid now, at least if partner has the hand to ask for keycards.

A ZIP number on our scorecard! ;)

4NT is natural here, that is, a hand too strong to just bid 3NT, but not strong enough to force to the 6-level. The normal nomenclature is to call it quantitative. Most beginners and intermediates (a lot of experienced players too) would take 4NT as asking for aces (old fashioned 4 aces) or keycards with clubs as the inferred trump suit.

2♥, fairly automatic for me.

I'd have overcalled 2♦, showing the unbid suits (55+). Not having done so, I abide with my decision (to not involve partner), and pass now instead of guessing. Anyway, they might easily go down.

I don't play this as GF, though we seldom stop below game.. I prefer transfers - same as kgr above.