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Goren Bridge

Bob Jones

1. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ A Q J 7
   ♥ 5
   ♦ 10 9 3 2
   ♣ Q 10 4 3

   East	South	West	North
   1NT	Pass	Pass	2♥
   Pass	?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   No one sent for you. Pass, and give left-hand opponent a confident look.
2. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ K 4
   ♥ K 5 4
   ♦ A K J 10 4
   ♣ A Q 2

   West	North	East	South
   1♠	Pass	Pass	Dbl
   2♥	Pass	Pass	?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   In the balancing seat, your actions show about a king less than they would in direct position. 3♦ would not do this hand justice. Double again.
3. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ A 10 4
   ♥ Q 10 8 5
   ♦ A 10 2
   ♣ K J 10
   Right-hand opponent opens 1♥. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   All four 10s might tempt you to bid 1NT, but there is nowhere to run if you’re doubled, and no good lead if you end up defending. Pass.
4. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ Q J 7
   ♥ A K 8 2
   ♦ Q J
   ♣ Q J 10 3

   North	East	South	West
   1♦	Pass	1♥	Pass
   1NT	Pass	?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   Partner has shown 12-14. Just bid 3NT. This hand is not worth more than that.
5. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ K J 9 7 3
   ♥ J 7 4 2
   ♦ A 8 3
   ♣ K

   North	East	South	West
   1♦	Pass	1♠	Pass
   2♣	Pass	?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   2♥ here does not show hearts. It is fourth-suit forcing. Bid 2♥ anyway to prepare for a game-forcing diamond raise.
6. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ 7 2
   ♥ A K 10 5 2
   ♦ 10 2
   ♣ J 10 5 3
   Partner opens 1♦ and right-hand opponent bids 2♣. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   A negative double would leave you horribly placed after a 2♠ bid by partner, and the hand is not worth 2♥. Pass.