WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS

Q1– Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ J 10 9 8 6 4 ♥ Q 10

♦ Q43 ♣ A6

As dealer, what call would you make?

A– In the early days of weak twobids, no one would have opened this hand. Today, most experts would. Bid 2S.

Q2– North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ AQJ94 ♥ J 10 3 ♦ A J 10 4 ♣ 3 EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH 1 ♣ 1 ♠ Pass 2 ♥

Pass ?

What call would you make?

A– Partner should have at least 10 points and at least five hearts, so you should force to game. Bid 4H. Should you play splinter bids, 4C is even better.

Q3– East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ Q764 ♥ J94 ♦ KQ3 ♣ AQJ NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 1 ♣ Pass 1 ♠ Pass

2 ♠ Pass ?

What call would you make?

A– Partner might have raised with only three-card support. Bid 3NT and give him a choice of games.

Q4– Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ Q 10 9 4 ♥ 10 8 7 5 4 ♦ K6 ♣ 32 NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 1 ♦ Pass 1 ♥ Pass

1 ♠ Pass ?

What call would you make?

A– Passing to show a minimum is tempting, but the opponents will just outbid you. Try to buy it with a 2S bid.

Q5– North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ AQ964 ♥ AJ9

♦ 10 6 4 ♣ A J

As dealer, what call would you make?

A– Should you open 1S, there are no rebids to show a balanced 15-17. Open 1NT.

Q6– East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ A Q 10 7 6 4 ♥ K 10 7 6 ♦ 86 ♣ 3 NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 1 ♣ Pass 1 ♠ Pass

2 ♣ Dbl ?

What call would you make?

A– 2H is out after the double by East. Choose between 2S and 3S. The singleton club is not a good thing for you. Bid 2S.