Bridge WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS

Q1– Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ AQ74 ♥ K10

♦ 986542 ♣ Q Right-hand opponent opens 3C. What call would you make?

A– Save your bullets for another day. This suit is just not good enough for a 3-level overcall.

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

♠ AQ10753 ♥ 73

♦ J ♣ 7643 Right-hand opponent opens 2D, weak. What call would you make?

A– You would have bid 2S over a pass or a 1-level opening, but you must pass over 2D. When their bids are weak, your bids are strong. Maybe you will get to bid later.

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

♠ Q ♥ 1054

♦ A75 ♣ AKQ1074 Partner opens 3S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?

A– 3NT might be the winner, but we like bidding 4S.

Q4– Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ KQJ9 ♥ J986

♦ A10 ♣ QJ3

SOUTHWEST NORTH EAST 1♣ Pass 1♠ Pass What call would you make?

A– Don’t even think about jumping to 3S. 2S is enough. It’s OK to have a little extra once in a while.

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

♠ A ♥ KJ64

♦ KJ72 ♣ AQ76

SOUTHWEST NORTH EAST 1♦ Pass Pass 1♠ Dbl 2S Pass Pass What call would you make?

A– You have plenty for another takeout double. Double.

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

♠ K76 ♥ A6

♦ KQ ♣ AKQ643

As dealer, what call would you make?

A– This hand is too good for a 2NT opening. Those long clubs are worth something. Open 2C, planning to rebid 2NT, showing 22-23. 1/17/22

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