[mikeh]

If I read the thread correctly, which seems nlikely, west’s 2S simply shows 4 hearts. I truly don’t understand ths.

If we play support doubles, 2H shows 4 hearts and a minimum range opening hand while 2S establishes a gf and doesn’t promise hearts, but doesn’t deny hearts either.

If 2S promises hearts, what’s the difference between 2H, 3H, 4H, 2S and 3S?

Absent this information, we’re reduced to guessing. Since only a very weird player would bid 2S wth a minimum hand, and assuming it does show hearts, clearly we are driving to slam. I’ll keycard. If west was stupid enough to bid 2S on a minimum
, we’ll have a discussion later.

[pescetom]

 kgr, on 2026-October-27, 08:57, said:

What is 2♠, compared to 2♥ or 3♥? 2♠ should be strong?

2♠ is the good raise, the others are just competitive (length inferences depend whether playing Support Double or not, in this case no so 2♥ would be 3 cards and 3♥ 4 cards, 2♠ 3+).

[Cyberyeti]

pescetom, on 2026-October-27, 07:05, said:

Much the same decision I expect:

2♠ X 4♠ ?

Yes if 2♠, more interesting if 2♦

[pescetom]

Here is the full diagram.

MP

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Our beginners did quite well, with only one pair in 4♥+2 and one in 4♠X making, the others all in 5♥+1 (or +2).
It seems the consensus to invite or investigate 6♥ is clear, thanks to those who replied.

[Cyberyeti]

2♠-X-5♠ would be a horrible decision

[mikeh]

Cyberyeti, on 2026-October-27, 15:03, said:

2♠-X-5♠ would be a horrible decision

When an opponent tells me that they think I can make slam and I already have slam interest, I bid slam

If north bids 5S, slam requires no more than x Kxxx Qx Axxxxx and partner has a MUCH better hand than that.

[Cyberyeti]

mikeh, on 2026-October-27, 16:26, said:

When an opponent tells me that they think I can make slam and I already have slam interest, I bid slam

If north bids 5S, slam requires no more than x Kxxx Qx Axxxxx and partner has a MUCH better hand than that.

5♠ says I think you can make 5♥, I don't know if you can make 6