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BBO is trialling quantum computers and like ksk2005 posting with 14 cards in South I relied on the unusual number of hearts for dummy! The point is North didn’t squeak over the 2C so looking for 5m tick looks very unlikely

If Janis asked about norths bidding I missed it: sorry. And yes, I’d vote x on that

My very quirky pass and not 2C? My point is what are you hoping to get after 2C? Likely west has H and can bid 3 or 4 and likely North will pass. You’ll have to make a decision now anyway. I’d have to rely on a now possibly pressured west’s bid now. And if it’s passed to North for a x or just a 1S bid Ive got a lot more to base on now...and I’d be surprised if it was passed out but even if it does....anyway only my little view.....x

[miamijd]

2C is the normal call. What else can you do?

As others have pointed out, North might consider a responsive double over 4H. I think the hand is just barely good enough for that call over the 4H preempt, but others might disagree.

4NT seems normal enough. Both sides have 9+ fits, and likely at least one side has a 10-fit. You have all of your strength in your long suits, and you have only 3 short-suit losers. If you are beating 4H, there is an excellent chance you can make 5 of a minor, and if you are not beating 4H, you almost certainly have at least a good sacrifice.

You are not likely ever to find 6D even if North makes a responsive double. It's not even that great a contract, b/c in addition to having to find the Qc, you will always go down if clubs are 4/0.

Cheers,
Mike

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JanisW, on 2018-January-18, 10:04, said:

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Do you aree with 4NT (feel free to comment on 2♣, too) and how does N know to bid 6♦?

Regards
JW

I like 4NT and don't worry about missing 6♦. Let them make the next guess in this cramped auction. Although reasonable I would not have Xed the 4♥ bid with the North hand. Certainly X is not 100% penalty on this auction but at this level is it co-operative Take-Out or co-operative Penalty? The 2C bid is automatic IMO.