BRIDGE

BRIDGE

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xQ 9 7 2 u7 3 vA K 10 8 4 3 wK

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1v Pass 2w Pass

2v Pass 3w Pass

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What call would you make?

A. Partner’s bid is not forcing and you have to make this end before the doubling starts. Pass.

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

xA 6 2 uA K 10 8 vA K 8 6 w9 2

With the opponents passing, you open one diamond and partner responds one spade. What call would you make?

A. The small doubleton club is a worry, but you have to describe your hand. Bid two no trump.

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

xK Q J 8 u2 vK Q 10 4 2 wQ 8 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1w 1u 1NT ?

What call would you make?

A. Partner has probably overcalled on very thin values, but you should have him covered if you find a fit. Bid two diamonds.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

x2 uQ 9 3 2 vA Q J 9 8 2 w8 3

Right-hand opponent opens two spades, weak. What call would you make?

A. You would love to bid your excellent diamond suit, but that would show a much better hand after a pre-empt. When their bids are weak, your bids should be sound. Pass.

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

xQ J 10 5 3 uK 7 6 5 4 v5 2 w7

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1w Pass 1v ?

What call would you make?

A. You’d like to make a Michael’s cue bid showing both majors, but which minor should you bid? Most experts here would treat a two club bid as natural and two diamonds as Michael’s. Bid two diamonds.

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

xQ 7 uK J 10 9 6 vJ 6 wK J 10 2

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1v 1x Pass ?

What call would you make?

A. This could end badly, but you have to take responsibility for your values. Bid two hearts.

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