Goren Bridge

1 Pass 2

3 Pass ?

What call would you make?

A: This is too good for 4H. Bid 4C on the way and see if he’ll give you a 4D bid.

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

♠ AQ2 ♥ A J74

K J43 EAST

1 ♣ Pass 1 Pass What call would you make?

A: Bid 4H, showing a hand worth 18-19. Should you play splinter bids, this will also deny singleton or void.

Q: East-West vulnerable, you hold:

♠ J5 ♥ 9 5 ♦ K J754 ♣ A J 6 3 West opens 1S-Pass-Pass to you. What call would you make?

A: It is dangerous to bid. Not that you’ll be penalized, but the opponents will be cold for a spade or heart game often enough to worry you. Pass.

Q: Both vulnerable, hold:

♠ J9

SOUTH

AK J75

NORTH WEST EAST

as as as

South,

South, you

A8754 WEST Pass

1 ♦ Pass 1

2 ♥ Pass ?

What call would you make?

A: You are unlikely to have a slam, but it is possible. Bid 3C as a game try, even though you will always bid game later. Should 4C, let’s talk again.

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

♠ AK 753 9752 partner as bid

J873 SOUTH ?

1 1

*Negative

What call would you make?

A: You could not be faulted for passing, but we like 2S. Should you have to put this hand down as dummy, slide a club in with your spades and hope no one notices.

Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

10 8 7 4

Pass Pass 1 Pass Pass Pass Pass ? What call would you make? A: Partner scraped up a balancing overcall and pushed the opponents to the two level. Despite your good fit, take your potential profit and pass.

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