Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA K J 6 3 u10 7 5 2 v9 5 wA K

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x 2v Dbl 2u

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What action do you take?

A. Partner’s double of two diamonds denies three spades, so you can reasonably be sure of four defensive tricks. In addition, your heart length is bound to trouble the opponents. Tell partner this by doubling.

Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA K J 8 5 uK Q J vVoid wA K Q 6 2

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

2w* Pass 2v** Pass

2x Pass 3x Pass

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* Artificial game force

** Waiting

What do you bid now?

A. Start a cue-bidding sequence by bidding four clubs. If partner bids four diamonds, you need to investigate further by bidding four hearts and seeing what he has to say.

Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:

xQ 6 uA Q J 10 8 4 3 v10 wK 10 9

In third seat after two passes, what is your opening bid?

A. If partner has some useful cards, you could make game. If not, your pre-empt might keep the opponents out of a makable game.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA J 6 3 uA 9 3 vA wA K 6 5 2

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1wPass 1x Pass

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What do you bid now?

A. Go for a fake reverse of two hearts. That is forcing, and here it is quite safe because you can always correct to spades without raising the level of the auction.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

x9 7 6 3 u8 7 3 vQ J 8 2 wA 8

Partner opens the bidding with one no trump. What do you respond?

A. Pass.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA Q J 7 4 3 u8 vA 9 wK 10 9 5

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x 4u Pass Pass

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What action do you take?

A. We opt for four spades, but would not criticize those who elect to defend. A double (for takeout, since partner has not yet bid) is beyond the pale.

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