Overcalling in Fourth Position by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you will have the chance to overcall when both opponents have bid.

You need to be extra cautious because your opponents have at least 17 points and your partner has passed. If you can bid at the 1-level, the conditions are close to the same, but usually you will have to bid at the 2-level, which can be really dangerous.

Will you find the right calls?

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ A K J 10 9
♥ 7 6 3
♦ 8
♣ J 7 6 5

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♦	Pass	1 NT
?

A: Pass - At the 1-level, it would be clear to overcall. However, you can't bid 2♠. Your partner would think you had opening values.

Maybe you will be able to balance later if West bids 2♦, for instance.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ K Q 7 6
♥ A 8 6 5 2
♦ 7
♣ K Q 10

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♦	Pass	1 NT
?

A: Double - If you could bid them at the 1-level, it would be best to start with your 5-card Heart suit, but you can't here. Therefore, it's best to make a take-out double.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ A K 5 4
♥ K 10
♦ Q 4 3
♣ A 8 5 2

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	Pass	1 NT
?

A: Pass - You can't double with length in Clubs and only two Hearts. You have to pass, even though you might have the best hand at the table!

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ K 10 8 6 2
♥ Q 5
♦ K J 3
♣ J 7 4

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	Pass	1♥
?

A: Pass - If you were behind the opener, you could bid 1♠, but here, when both your opponents have bid, it's too dangerous.

You're not directing a great lead. A Diamond lead might be better, for example, depending on your partner's hand.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ 8 3
♥ A K J 6 2
♦ A 7 4 2
♣ J 6

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	Pass	1 NT
?

A: 2♥ - This is a good hand, enough to bid at the 2-level. You have points and a good suit.

Your result so far:

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