Weekly bridge quiz answers

Q 1 — Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

104 AK63 K6 A ♠ ♡ ◇ ♣ J1087

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17. What is your plan?

A—bid2♣ in case you have a heart fit, then 3♣ if you don’t find one. This bid is natural and forcing. 3NT would be a poor choice.

Q 2 — North-south vulnerable, as South, you hold:

A965 AJ9 K64

♠ ♡ ◇

964

♣

Partner opens 1◇ and righthand opponent overcalls 1S. What call would you make?

A — Be conservative with 4-3-3-3 distribution. Bid 2NT, invitational.

Q 3 — East-west vulnerable, as South, you hold:

J4 AK72 J1087

♠ ♡ ◇

54 Q

♣

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 1◇ Pass 1♡ Pass 2NT ?

What call would you make? A — Some methods for this situation: 3♣ should be check-back asking about majorsuit information, and 3◇ should be game forcing with a fit in opener’s minor, regardless of which minor he opened. Bid 3◇ with that agreement.

Q 4 — Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

7654 8 AQJ108 ♠ ♡ ◇

943

♣

Partner passes and so does right-hand opponent. What call would you make?

A — Even if you NEVER open a weak two-bid on a five-card suit, you should do it with this hand in third seat. Bid 2D.

Q 5 — East-west vulnerable, as South, you hold:

AK3 A9874 K10 ♠ ♡ ◇

4 76

♣

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST Pass Pass 1♡ Pass 2C. ? .Drury, at least 10 points with at least three hearts What call would you make? A — This is a nice hand, so don’t waste time. Bid 4H.

Q 6 — North-south vulnerable, as South, you hold:

10986 AKJ95 A ♠ ♡ ◇

9 Q3

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With the opponents passing, youopen1♡ and partner responds 1NT. What is your rebid?

A — This is an uncomfortable had for forcing no trump players. You must choose between bidding a two-card club suit or rebidding a five-card heart suit. Bid 2♡ with this hand.