Goren Bridge

QUESTION 1: Neither hold: A63

Pass Pass 1♠

1NT Pass ?

What call would you make?

A: Pass, even if you play 1NT forcing. Partner can’t have more than 11 points or so, and game is very unlikely.

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

AJ863 QJ3 K8 A Q 10 Right-hand opponent opens three clubs. What call would you make? A: Should you bid 3♠, what can partner do with a decent hand and no fit? He’ll never be able to bid 3NT. Bid it yourself. Bid 3NT.

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

A4 AQJ9542 8 J75 Partner passes and so does righthand opponent. What call would you make?

A: Opposite a passed hand, we can’t be sure the hand belongs to us. Open 4♥. We would open 1♥ in first or second position.

Q: Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

K876 A: Are you a man or a manly 3NT.

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

AJ943 4 K65

1♦ Pass 1♠

2♠ Pass ?

What call would you make?

A: Had partner opened 1♥ ,we would only invite game. On this deal, the diamond fragment should help in the play. Bid 4♠.

Q: East-West vulnerable, you hold:

Q10 10 9 A: