BRIDGE

BRIDGE

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xA K J 6 5 uJ 2 vA K 5 wQ 8 7

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 1NT Pass

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What call would you make?

A. A two no trump rebid by opener shows 18-19 points, whether or not it is a jump. Bid two no trump.

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

xK uK 7 2 vK Q 10 8 4 3 wA 10 8

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1v 1u Pass Pass

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What call would you make?

A. Your heart holding suggests that partner passed because he is broke, not because he has good hearts. Your hand is worth a second bid, but two diamonds is enough.

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

x6 4 uK 10 5 4 vA Q J 10 2 wK J

With the opponents silent, you open one diamond and partner responds one no trump. What is your rebid?

A. Should you decide to bid, your best choice is two diamonds. Better to just pass. You’re unlikely to have a game and this may be your best spot.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xA 9 8 3 uA J 7 3 vQ 9 8 7 w6

As dealer, what call would you make?

A. Opening one diamond would not be the worst bridge crime ever committed, but we think an 11-point hand should contain a five-card or longer suit in order to open. Pass.

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

x9 4 uA 4 3 vA K 10 9 3 w9 7 3

As dealer, what call would you make?

A. This hand, with 11 prime points and a good five-card suit, is worth opening. Bid one diamond.

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

xK J 10 7 2 uK 10 7 2 v8 5 wA K

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

A. This hand is not worth a double followed by a spade bid. A better approach is to overcall one spade, planning to bid hearts at your next turn.

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