Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

x9 5 4 uQ 6 5 2 v8 5 3 w9 8 2

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

2w* Pass 2v Pass

2NT Pass ?

*artificial game force

What action do you take?

A. Pass. This is the only sequence that can be passed after a two-club opening.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA Q 9 7 6 uA Q 7 6 3 2 v7 w4

What is your opening bid?

A. The only way to assure you can get both suits into the auction is to open one spade and rebid hearts at your next turn.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xQ 6 uJ 8 2 vK 10 6 5 wK 9 8 4

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

Pass Pass 1x Pass

1NT Pass 2u Pass

?

What action do you take?

A. Two no trump seems the most flexible.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

x7 5 uQ 9 7 2 vK 7 wA K 10 7 6

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1x Dbl Rdbl 2v

Pass Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. Bid two no trump.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA Q uJ 9 vA K 7 wQ J 8 7 3 2

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1w Pass 1u Pass

?

What do you bid now?

A. You have the suit length and overall strength for a jump rebid in clubs, but not the suit quality. That is a serious flaw and weighs heavily in favor of a conservative rebid of two clubs. Should partner pass, it is unlikely that you will have missed a game.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA 9 8 5 3 2 u5 vJ 8 7 wA 8 5

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1v Pass 1x Pass

3v Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. Start by setting the suit — bid four diamonds.

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