Weekly Bridge Quiz

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Goren Bridge


Bob Jones

  1. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ Q J 7 5
    ♥ A K 6
    ♦ J 7 2
    ♣ J 10 4
    As dealer, what call would you make?
    ANSWER
    Should we open, partner will force to game with a balanced 12-count of his own, and the resulting contract won’t be pretty. We want 13 points to open with the worst distribution, so we would pass.
  2. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold::
    ♠ 2
    ♥ 9 8 6 2
    ♦ A K Q 10 8 5 4
    ♣ Q

    North East South West
    1♥ 2♥* ?

    *Spades and a minor, at least 5-5
    What call would you make?

    ANSWER
    At this vulnerability, it’s easy to see the opponents competing to 4♠, perhaps five. We can go to 5♥ on our own, but the next decision will be up to partner. Bid 3♦. It should help him make that decision.
  3. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ A K
    ♥ Q 6 5 4 3
    ♦ J 9
    ♣ A J 10 7
    As dealer, what call would you make?
    ANSWER
    Opening 1NT would not be a sin, but we prefer to show our distribution when it seems likely that we’ll be able to do so. Bid 1♥.
  4. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ K Q 4 2
    ♥ 5
    ♦ A K 9 7 5 3
    ♣ 10 3

    South West North East
    1♦ Dbl Pass 1NT
    ?

    What call would you make?

    ANSWER
    All the warning signs are there. It is too dangerous to bid. Pass
  5. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ J 5
    ♥ A J
    ♦ K Q 10 7
    ♣ A 10 5 4 2
    Right-hand opponent opens 1♣. What call would you make?
    ANSWER
    It was rude of RHO to pick off your longest suit, but you have another pretty good suit to fall back on. Bid 1♦.
  6. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
    ♠ K Q J 6
    ♥ Q 10 8 3
    ♦ K J 6 5
    ♣ 5

    South West North East
    1♦ Pass 2♦ Dbl
    ?

    What call would you make?

    ANSWER
    If anyone is to bid the third diamond, it should be partner. You should be relishing the chance to defend two of a major. Pass.