ANSWERS TO WEEKLY QUIZ

ANSWERS TO WEEKLY QUIZ
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x 5 u J 9 8 7 2 v A K Q 4 w A 10 3
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTHWESTNORTHEAST
1u2x*3x4x
?
* weak
What action do you take?
A. Because North's cue-bid was a game force, guaranteeing heart support, East is trying to roil the waters, but this hand is too strong to be muddied. Bid five clubs. Because hearts is the agreed trump suit, this must be a slam-probing cue-bid.
Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:
x A K Q 10 3 u 8 4 v A 7 2 w 6 5 4
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTHWESTNORTHEAST
1xDblRdbl2w
?
What action do you take?
A. Partner's redouble requests that you give him the courtesy of the road in case he wants to make a low-level penalty double. Your hand contains no surprises, so there is no reason you should not carry out his wishes. Pass.
Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:
x 7 u A 8 v Q J 9 8 6 5 w J 9 5 4
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTHEASTSOUTHWEST
1x2w?
What action do you take?
A. After an overcall, a bid in a suit lower than partner's is competitive, not forcing. Although your hand is not strong enough to bid at the two-level had there been no intervening bid, you can now afford to compete with two diamonds. Bid it.
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x K 8 7 u A K 9 5 4 v A 10 3 w A 9
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTHWESTNORTHEAST
1uPass1NTPass
?
What do you bid now?
A. Your fifth heart and all-prime hand is worth more than the point-count might suggest. Because partner should have at least 6-7 points for responding one no trump, we would pluck up our courage and raise to game.
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x K 7 u K J 7 6 3 v A J 8 5 4 w 8
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTHWESTNORTHEAST
1uPass2uPass
?
What action do you take?
A. In terms of point count, you have a minimum opening bid, and because partner's hand is limited to 9-10 points, it might seem right to pass. However, it is not how many points partner has but where they are located. Make a game try of three diamonds, asking partner to let his diamond support decide whether to contract for game.
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