Weekly Bridge Quiz

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Goren Bridge


Bob Jones

  1. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ J 2
    ♥ A J 10 4
    ♦ K 10 9 8 6
    ♣ A 8
    Right-hand opponent opens 1♣. What call would you make?
    ANSWER
    Bid 1♦ and risk losing the heart suit, or bid 1♥, preparing to bid diamonds next, and risk deceiving partner. It’s close, but we like 1♦.
  2. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold::
    ♠ K 10
    ♥ Q 9 8 6
    ♦ Q 2
    ♣ A K Q 7 4
    As dealer, what call would you make?
    ANSWER
    Should you open 1♣, and anyone bids spades, you will have an impossible rebid. Open 1NT.
  3. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ K 7
    ♥ Q J 8 5 3
    ♦ Q 10 4
    ♣ A J 10
    Partner opens 2♠, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
    ANSWER
    When partner preempts in your shortest suit, stay out of the auction unless you have a strong notrump or the equivalent. Pass.
  4. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ A 2
    ♥ K 10 7
    ♦ A
    ♣ A Q 10 9 8 5 4
    Right-hand opponent opens 1♠. What call would you make?
    ANSWER
    This hand is too strong for a simple overcall. Double and bid clubs at your next turn.
  5. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ K Q
    ♥ Q J 10 4
    ♦ 10 8
    ♣ K J 9 7 3

    East South West North
    2♦ Pass Pass 2NT
    Pass ?

    What call would you make?

    ANSWER
    You have plenty for game, but try Stayman before settling for 3NT. For some that is 3♣ and for others it is 3♦. Know your methods.
  6. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ A 10 5 4
    ♥ 10 9 7 4 3
    ♦ Q J
    ♣ 6 5
    Partner opens1NT and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
    ANSWER
    This isn’t really game material, but bid 2♣. Pass a 2♠ response and bid 2♥ over 2♦. We would risk a raise over 2♥ by partner.