Answers to weekly quiz:

Answers to weekly quiz:
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
xA K Q 6 5 uA 7 vK Q J wA Q J
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
2w* Pass 2v** Pass
2x Pass 4x Pass
?
* artificial game force
** waiting
What do you bid now?
A. North is describing a specific type of hand. It contains good trumps, but no ace, king or singleton. Since you have a sure diamond loser, how do you expect partner to cover your heart and club losers? Pass.
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
x8 3 u9 5 vJ 10 7 6 5 2 wK 8 3
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1x 2v ?
What action do you take?
A. The opponents are in the only spot you'd like to see them play. Don't do anything to convince them to look for greener pastures. Pass.
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
xA J 7 6 3 2 uA 9 vK 8 7 2 w8
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1u Pass1x Pass
2u Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. Three spades would be our third choice. Since partner has a six-card heart suit on this auction, our second choice would be three hearts, your known eight-card fit. What we recommend, however, is three diamonds, a one-round force that will permit you to learn more about partner's holding. Perhaps he will support spades next.
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
xA 10 9 4 uJ 10 6 vA Q J 9 6 2 wVoid
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1v Pass 1u Pass
?
What do you bid now?
A. Your hand is too strong for two diamonds and neither strong enough nor the right shape for a jump to three diamonds -- partner might pass that when you have game in spades or hearts. Bid one spade. While that is not forcing, should partner pass you are unlikely to have missed a game.
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
xQ J uK J 10 5 4 vK Q 9 4 wA K
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1u Pass 1u Pass
3v Pass 3NT Pass
?
What action do you take?
A. Your announcement of a powerhouse has been met with disinterest by partner. Bear in mind that partner could have as few as five or six points. Don't expect that you can make a slam. Pass.
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