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Goren Bridge

Bob Jones

1. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠A K 7 6
   ♥K Q 9
   ♦J 9 6
   ♣Q 6 5
   Right-hand opponent opens 1♠. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   It’s a bit dangerous, but you have to take responsibility for your values. Bid 1NT.
2. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠J
   ♥8 3 2
   ♦Q 8 6 3
   ♣K 7 6 5 4
   Partner opens 1♠ and right-hand opponent doubles. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   You would have responded had right-hand opponent passed, but only as a courtesy. This hand is not worth a free bid. Pass.
3. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠A K 8 4
   ♥A K J
   ♦A Q J 8 6
   ♣9

   West	North	East	South
   3♥	Pass	Pass	?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   Should you double, partner will always bid clubs. It’s the law! Maybe he’ll have a club stopper. Bid 3NT
4. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠Q 9 8 7 2
   ♥A J 3
   ♦9 7 5 2
   ♣5

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

   *Transfer to spades
   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   You might have a game on some magical day, but that’s not the way to bet. Pass.
5. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠A K Q 7 3
   ♥A 7 6
   ♦9 3 2
   ♣J 2

   South	West	North	East
   1♠	Pass	2♥	Pass
   ?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   Should partner’s bid be game forcing, bid 3♥ to show a “little extra”. If not, bid 4♥ to be sure that you reach game.
6. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠Q 9 7
   ♥Q J 10 7
   ♦Q 5 2
   ♣Q 10 9
   Partner opens 1♠ and right-hand opponent bids 2♥. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   Don’t be dazzled by the array of honor cards and intermediates. This aceless, kingless, flat hand is only worth a simple raise. Bid 2♠.