Goren Bridge

Neither as South, you hold:

A 2 Q 9 6 4 976

K865

1 ♦ Pass

Dbl* ?

*Exactly three hearts

What call would you make?

A: Sometimes you just have to be a tough opponent. Bid 2S. Should partner object, promise him four trumps the next time you raise. Q: North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ 10 7 6 4 2 K 2

NORTH

97

A764 WEST Pass

1 ♦ Pass 1

2NT Pass ?

What call would you make?

A: You may end up in 3NT, but do not go there without checking for possible three-card spade support. Bid 3C.

Q: East-West you hold:

♠ 74 K J

10 9 6

As dealer, what make?

A: 7-4 is exciting distribution, and those great heart spots argue for aggression. Bid 4H.

Q: Both vulnerable, as hold:

AQ 10 8

Pass as

South,

♣ Q

South, you

J973 EAST 4 ♥

What call would you make?

You want to compete to 5C, but why not “show him where you live” on the way. It might help partner with a six-level decision. Bid 4S.

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

AQ 10 K 8 AK J643 ♣ Q8 As dealer, what call would you make?

You could not be faulted for opening 1D, but this semi-balanced hand with a great six-card suit is well worth 20 points. Open 2NT.

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

♠ A 10 7 ♦ AKQ 10 7 5 4 ♣ A J 3 Partner opens 3H and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?

A: 4H or 3NT? We like 3NT if you have a choice, but maybe you shouldn’t have a choice, See Question # 3.

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