WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS

Q1– Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ A5 ♥ J10 ♦ AK85 ♣ 87654 Right-hand opponent opens 1S. What call would you make? A– Overcalling on that club suit is unthinkable. An unusual 2NT bid suggests a sacrifice, and you have Ace-king-ace! You can defend. Pass.

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

♠ KJ9 ♥ Q8542 ♦ AK6 ♣ 97 Right-hand opponent opens 2S. What call would you make? A– Overcalling on that suit should not appeal to anyone. Also, you have a very suitable hand for defending a spade contract. Pass

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

♠ 986532 ♥ 106 ♦ 86 ♣ K97 Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent doubles. What call would you make? A– Take advantage of the vulnerability and ramp up the pressure. Bid 4S.

Q4– Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ A653 ♥ Q1083 ♦ AJ87 ♣ 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1♥ Dbl Pass ? What call would you make? A– Don’t get too excited. The queen of hearts is surely wasted. 2S is enough.

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

♠ KJ85 ♥ A106 ♦ 109 ♣ KJ53

EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH

2♠ Pass Pass Dbl Pass ? What call would you make? A– Don’t go for penalties at this vulnerability. Go for your game bonus. Bid 3NT.

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

♠ AQ964 ♥ J98 ♦ K107 ♣ Q6

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1♠ Dbl 2♥ Pass What call would you make? A– In a recent online game, the player with this hand bid 2NT. Partner’s bid is not forcing, but if you want to bid again, bid 3H.

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