3-way bidding puzzle

[albatroc]

http://tinyurl.com/l28wfhl - A quite informative first round of bids and still - what rebid? Chances for a game seem a bit scarce after pd's pass. On second thought, bidding 2D appears not well justified (doesn't show strength limit, 4 cards only), DBL - as if more suitable (Axx hearts, however I was sort of not willing to play 2Cx with my holdings, despite favourable vuln), the six semi-solid spades are deserving at least a single raise. In conclusion, the score -7.8 IMP was well below BBO-average - not sure making game is a real benchmark, though. What continuation would you suggest?

[wyman]

Hands this strong have to start with a dbl imo.

 

If partner passes over 1S but checks out 2Cx (which should almost never happen), he has like 6 clubs to the QJ, and we've found a great spot, especially at these colors.

[HighLow21]

Why is game unlikely when you have an independent spade suit and 4 losers? All partner needs is one of the following for you to have a good shot at game:

A. Kx(x)♠

B. K ♥ or QJ ♥ to any length

C. Q ♦ to any length

D. A ♣ or KQ ♣, especially on a club lead.

 

Literally any of these makes game likely.

 

In terms of the rebid -- do you really want to languish in a diamond part score or play in 5♦?

 

My rebid is double if it suits your partnership, otherwise 3♠.

[Fluffy]

ineresting defence on 2♣X, on second diamond partner will signal low for hearts, and even if you play ♥A, you have the timing to score 2 ruffs for 2♠, 3♥, 2♦, 1♣. If the low heart switch is found 1 more trick can be taken in clubs if declarer missguesses for +1100. I might try to upload it to my webpage.