[lalldonn]

aguahombre, on 2012-August-25, 08:51, said:

What if opener had, say, AKX X AX AKXXXXX (not a 2C opener as defined for us). 3NT would be the only way to knock off spades and show the long clubs hand, since any 4-level bid would confirm spades as trump. Subject to discussion, of course; but I can't find a rebid for opener after a 1♥ response other than 2S unless 2NT is a gadget or some other toy is available.

I would rebid 2♦ with that. I know that sickens some people (and it's part of why I play precision after all) but my next choice would be to rebid 3NT. I would never bid a three card spade suit since I want the major to guarantee four if we can still have a fit. The only time I violate that is 1m 1S 2H which I bid regularly with 33(61) where if partner raises to 3H I specifically define 3S as setting trumps since we must have a spade fit. But I think it's very important that the "lies" are told in minors not majors.

[cherdano]

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_ North
X South
needs to reread "Why you lose at bridge"

[CSGibson]

By the way, I am completely convinced now that South should bid slam in this sequence, even though I hate N's 5♥. The arguments have been very convincing.