Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xA J 7 6 3 u8 7 3 v9 8 3 wK 7

The bidding has proceeded:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

2u* Dbl 4u ?

*weak

What action do you take?

A. You could hardly have a better hand for partner. Bid four spades with confidence.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK J 7 4 u9 5 vA 10 6 5 3 w8 4

Your left-hand opponent’s one heart opening bid is passed round to you. What action do you take?

A. You want to take some balancing action, but your hand is not suited to a takeout double. Bid one spade.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK J 9 5 3 uK 10 9 4 vA 8 wA 9

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 2x Pass

?

What action do you take?

A. Your hand is surely worth a game try, and we think that three hearts is the obvious bid. Besides the other considerations, there is always the chance that partner has raised with three spades and four hearts, and the 4-4 fit should be the better contract.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

x10 7 6 uA 10 8 7 3 vJ 8 wQ J 3

The bidding has proceeded:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1x Pass 2x Pass

Pass 2NT Pass ?

What action do you take?

A. Bid three clubs.

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

xA K 8 7 4 u9 6 vJ 8 5 wA Q 6

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Dbl 3x Pass

?

What action do you take?

A. Since East did not bid, there is a chance you might buy the hand if you pass. Your problem could come if West decides to reopen the bidding.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xA Q 9 u8 7 vK J 10 wA K J 10 5

The bidding has proceeded:

EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH

1u Dbl Pass 2w

Pass ?

What action do you take?

A. Bear in mind that you have forced partner to bid and he might have little or nothing. You must tell him that it is probably your hand by simply raising to three clubs.

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