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Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

Saturday, November 13, 2004


Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x K 9 6 4 u Q J 9 8 4 v J 7 6 w 2
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1w Pass 1u Pass
2NT Pass ?
What do you bid now?
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
x J 3 u K Q 6 3 v A 6 4 2 w A 7 5
The bidding has proceeded:
WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1w Pass 1x ?
What action do you take?
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x Q u A Q 6 4 3 v A K 5 w A 10 5 4
Partner opens the bidding with three spades. What do you bid now?
Q. Both vulnerable, you hold:
x A Q u K 9 7 3 v A K w A J 6 5 2
What is your opening bid?
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
x 6 u K 10 9 8 5 3 v 8 2 w K 7 5 3
Partner opens the bidding with one spade. What do you respond?
Q. Both vulnerable, you hold:
x 10 7 6 5 u Q 10 5 4 v J 7 6 w 8 3
Partner opens the bidding with one spade. What action do you take?
Look for answers Monday.
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