BRIDGE

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xA K 10 9 5 uJ 3 vA 9 8 wA 10 2

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 3x* Pass

?

*forcing

What do you bid now?

A. You must initiate a cue-bidding sequence. Bid four clubs.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xVoid uK Q J 7 4 3 vK J 6 5 2 wA 10

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1w 1x ?

What do you bid now?

A. Start by bidding two hearts — partner’s voluntary rebid could be more informative than a forced response to your cue-bid.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA 8 7 2 uQ 9 v8 3 wK Q 9 7 2

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTHWEST

1u Pass 2w Pass

2v Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. Bid two hearts and allow partner to describe his hand further.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xJ 4 uJ 7 vJ 9 8 7 3 2 wK J 3

Partner opens the bidding with one heart. What do you respond?

A. Like it or not, one no trump is all you can say. Alternatively, drop one of your jacks on the floor and pass.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xJ uA 6 vK J 10 7 3 wJ 9 8 6 3

The bidding has proceeded:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

Pass Pass 1x ?

What action do you take?

A. Should you choose to act, overcall two diamonds. West’s original pass gives you a margin of safety.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK 8 5 uA 2 v10 8 6 5 3 wQ 7 6

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1w Pass 1v Pass

1x Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. Although it is tempting to support one of partner’s suits, that would not do justice to your hand. With a balanced 9-count and a stopper in the unbid major, a one-no-trump bid is automatic.

2009 Tribune Media Services