BRIDGE MASTERCLASS

PLAYING Pairs, what action would you take?

BEFORE considering your verdict, work out what you know for sure about partner’s hand.

He has opened in a minor and made a high reverse in hearts, which means he must have at least 11 cards in the red suits and, from the opponents’ bidding, is probably void in spades.

no sensible player in fourth position is going to open with such a distribution without considerable honour strength, knowing the non-vulnerable opponents are likely to compete strongly in spades.

This is an excellent example to test the judgment of a favourite partner. You have five options; some are clearly better than others (continued tomorrow)!