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 Standard Examples by Frank Stewart

Today's examples may be standard for you, but they may not and they may not be the same for everybody.



What would you say?

Question 1

  Your Hand
 8 6
 A 8 7 5
 K J 8 2
 J 6 5
 
Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?
SouthWestNorthEast
--11
?


 Your choice:
A: Double: This type of problem occurs so frequently that years ago, theorists abandoned a direct penalty double at the one level and began to use "negative" doubles in this and other situations. Double to show length in hearts, plus either length in diamonds or club support. You should discuss negative doubles with your regular partner.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 2

  Your Hand
 A Q 3 2
 K Q 4
 8 6 5 3
 4 2
 
Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?
SouthWestNorthEast
--1Pass
1Pass2Pass
?


 Your choice:
A: 3: You had to temporize with a one-spade response because no direct heart raise was correct. (A "limit" jump-raise to three hearts would have promised four-card support.) Bid three hearts now, inviting game. If your hand were A Q 3 2, K Q 4, 8 6 5 3, Q 2, you would bid four hearts yourself.


Your result so far:
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Question 3

  Your Hand
 K 6
 A K 6
 Q J 5 2
 8 6 3 2
 
Q: 3 - What do you answer as South?
SouthWestNorthEast
--1Pass
?


 Your choice:
A: 2: This problem looks straightforward but would be awkward for some pairs. Most pairs treat a direct jump to three diamonds as preemptive or invitational. Many pairs use "inverted" minor-suit raises and could bid two diamonds, forcing. I don't advocate that treatment, but certainly any partnership needs some forcing raise in a minor.

Your result so far:
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Question 4

  Your Hand
 A K J 10 8 7
 6 4
 A Q 9
 6 5
 
Q: 4 - What do you bid next as South?
SouthWestNorthEast
1Pass2Pass
2Pass3Pass
?


 Your choice:
A: 4: Partner's three diamonds -- a "reverse" by responder -- is forcing to game. Hence you could rebid three spades, knowing he wouldn't pass. But since you have maximum values and a strong suit, you can be more aggressive. Jump to four spades or bid four diamonds.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 5

  Your Hand
 A K 6 2
 7 3
 10 5 3
 9 6 5 2
 
Q: 5 - What do you bid next as South?
SouthWestNorthEast
--1Pass
1Pass2Pass
?


 Your choice:
A: 2: To pass might be best since partner could have a minimum hand with 1-5-5-2 pattern. But that is only one scenario. Since you have two winners, and he may have as many as 18 points, game is still possible. Bid two hearts, returning to what is probably a better trump suit. Give partner one more chance.

Your result so far:
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