Waterloo Region Record

The Bridge Column

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

♠ Q J 5 ♥ 8 ♦ J 7 3 ♣ KQ 9 8 6 4

As dealer, what call would you make?

A— There is no weak-two-bid available in clubs. In the modern game, opening 3C only promises a six-card suit. Bid 3C.

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

♠ A J 4 2 ♥ 8 6 ♦ KQ 7 6 ♣ KJ 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

What call would you make?

A— Forget about your diamond fit. Nine tricks in no-trump is almost always easier than 11 tricks in a minor. Bid 3NT.

Q 3— East-West vulnerable, as

South, you hold: ♠ 10 9 ♥ K 10 7 6 ♦ J7 ♣ AQ 753

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1♦ Dbl Pass ?

What call would you make?

A— Your values require a jump response, but into which suit? For us, that is an easy question. Bid 2H.

Q4 — Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ Q 642 ♥ 8 ♦ 873 ♣ A 10 7 6 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1♦ 1♠ 2♥ ?

What call would you make?

A— A jump raise in competition is pre-emptive. This hand might seem a little strong for a pre-empt, but this is what a vulnerable pre-empt should look like.

Bid 3S.

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