Monday, March 30, 2009
Answers to weekly quiz
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:Brid
x7 5 3 uK J 5 vA Q. 10 4 w6 5 2
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1w Pass 1v Pass
1NT Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. Simply a mathematical problem. Partner cannot have more than 14 points and a balanced hand. With no long suit, game is out of the question. Pass and leave partner in a comfortable contract.
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
xJ 8 3 uA Q J 7 3 vA 10 4 w9 3
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1u Dbl 1x Pass
?
What do you bid now?
A. You have a minimum opening bid and partner’s hand is limited in that he did not redouble. Spades should be at least as good if not a better spot as hearts. If auction continues, consider bidding again.
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x9 5 u10 7 5 vA 10 8 7 3 wA K 7
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1u Pass 2v Pass
2u Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. Your three trumps makes your hand worth more like 14-15 than its 11 high-card points. Raise to four hearts.
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
xQ J 6 uA J 9 3 vJ 9 5 4 wQ 8
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1w Pass 1u Pass
2u Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. It’s enough to invite game, but noy by rebidding hearts since partner has not promised more than three-card support. Bid two no trump.
Q. As South vulnerable, you hold:
x7 uA K 10 5 v10 9 5 4 wA Q J 5
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1w Pass 1u Pass
2u Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. Jump to four clubs. If you play splinter bids, bid three spades.
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
xA 10 5 4 uA K 9 8 3 v7 5 wJ 6
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1v Pass 1u Pass
2u Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. Partner could have raised hearts with only three cards in the suit while holding four spades. Bid two spades. Partner can’t pass — the bid is 100 percent forcing!
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