Goren Bridge

QUESTION 1: Neither as South, you hold:

AQ54 94 KJ3

1♦ Pass 1♠

2♠ Pass ?

What call would you make?

A: Game could be there on a very good day but looking for it might get you overboard. Pass.

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

10 9 6 8 A Q 10 6 5 2 Q 10 5 With the opponents passing, you open a weak 2♦ and partner bids 2NT. What call would you make? A: Partner has asked whether you are minimum or maximum. A maximum is a hand that would force to game over a 15-17 1NT opening. This hand would, so bid 3♣ . It is the best “feature” you can show.

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

AKJ

1♥ Pass 1♠ Pass What call would you make?

A: The hearts are too weak for rebid. Bid 2♥.

Q: Both vulnerable, hold:

A76 A: Pass or 4♦ could be right, but we would give 3NT the old college try. Q: North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

KQ632 AQ4

1♠ Pass 1NT Pass 2♦ Pass 2♥ Pass What call would you make?

A: Partner’s bid is a sign-off, but you can’t pass with this hand. In support of hearts, this hand is worth bidding a game. Bid 4♥.

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

A53 Q 10 A: