BRIDGE

BRIDGE

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xK Q 9 3 uA 10 7 v7 3 2 wA K 10

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

A. This hand is strong enough to make a take-out double, despite the poor distribution. Double.

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

xQ 6 3 uQ J 9 5 vA Q 7 w10 8 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1w Pass 1u Pass

2u Pass ?

What call would you make?

A. This hand is strong enough to invite game, and the only sensible try is to bid two no trump. Partner can pass, raise, or convert to three or four hearts.

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

xA Q 9 5 3 u4 vQ J 9 5 2 wJ 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1v Pass 1x 2u

2x Pass

What call would you make?

A. The double fit makes this hand worth a jump to game. Bid four spades.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

xK 5 3 2 uA 10 9 6 vK 10 6 5 w3

Right-hand opponent opens one no trump, 15-17. What call would you make?

A. Should you have a conventional way to show a two-suited hand over an opponent’s one no trump opening, don’t use it with this hand. Wait until you’re at least 5-4 in your two suits. Pass.

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

x8 u5 v9 7 5 wA Q 9 8 7 5 4 3

As dealer, what call would you make?

A. Would you choose to defend a four-of-a-major contract by your opponents? Of course you wouldn’t. Don’t wait to be pushed. Open five clubs.

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

x8 6 3 u9 7 5 3 vQ wA J 9 8 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1v Pass 1u Pass

1x Pass ?

What call would you make?

A. Game chances are slim to none and the contract should be playable. Pass.

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