Weekly bridge quiz answers

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

K6 AKQJ62 85

♠ ♡ ◇

K84

♣

Right-hand opponent opens 1S. What call would you make?

A — This hand is not quite good enough to double and then bid hearts. Just bid 2H.

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

Q642 AQ962 Q

♠ ♡ ◇

J 103

♣

Partner opens 1♣ and righthand opponent overcalls 1D. What call would you make?

A — Double on this precise auction promises at least 4-4 in the majors. Left-hand opponent may raise diamonds, so get both of your suits in. Double.

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

A9642 J5 A872 ♠ ♡ ◇

Q10

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WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 2♡ Pass Pass ? What call would you make? A — This hand would not be good enough to overcall in direct position, but you can’t sell out to 2H. Bid 2S.

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

QJ653 A97 A

♠ ♡ ◇ ♣ 10983

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1♠ Pass 3S. Pass ?

.Invitational with at least 4-card support

What call would you make? A — When the invitation promises four-card support, any opening bid with a singleton should accept. Bid 4S.

Q 5 — North-south vulnerable, as South, you hold:

Q864 A3 A KQ

♠ ♡ ◇ ♣ 9862

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1♣ Pass 1♡ Pass 1♠ 3NT Pass ?

What call would you make? A — This is not quite good enough to move towards slam, and nine tricks are easier than 11. Pass.

Q 6 — -East-west vulnerable, as South, you hold:

AQ1064 8 10 A

♠ ♡ ◇ ♣ K8432

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1♣ 1♡ Pass 1NT 2♠ 3♡ Pass Pass ?

What call would you make? A — Don’t give up yet. Bid 3S. 6-5 hands have huge potential.