BRIDGE

BRIDGE

Q. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xJ 8 7 6 uA J 8 6 5 3 vVoid wA 6 2

As dealer, what call would you make?

A. We don’t pre-empt with two pure defensive tricks, a moderate suit, and four cards in the other major. Choose between pass and one heart. We like one heart.

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

x10 9 uA Q 9 8 2 vK J 4 wJ 5 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1w Pass 1NT ?

What call would you make?

A. It is way too dangerous to overcall here. The opponents have not found a fit and left-hand opponent may hold four hearts. Pass.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xA 3 uA 5 4 2 vK 8 4 wQ 9 4 2

Right-hand opponent opens one club. What call would you make?

A. You don’t have to bid with 13-14 points if there is no clear bid. Pass.

Q. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xA K 9 3 2 uK Q 5 3 vK 8 w9 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1u 2w 3w- Pass

3v Pass 3x Pass

4u Pass ?

-Limit raise or better in hearts

What call would you make?

A. Partner’s four heart bid has denied a club control. Stop dreaming and pass.

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

x5 3 uK 10 8 7 vK Q 7 5 wQ 6 3

Partner passes as dealer, and right-hand opponent opens one spade. What call would you make?

A. At favorable vulnerability and with partner a passed hand, we like a takeout double. We would not bid with this hand unless both of those conditions were met.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xK Q 10 2 uK 10 9 6 4 v7 w5 3 2

Partner passes as dealer, and right-hand opponent opens one diamond. What call would you make?

A. Partner is a passed hand and can’t do anything aggressive unless he has a good fit for you. This allows you to bid on some hands where you might otherwise pass. We like one heart.

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