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 Competitive Doubles by David Bird

In this quiz, we will look at competitive doubles. They are similar to responsive doubles, but are made when partner has overcalled instead of doubled.

Question 1

  Your Hand
♠ K 7 6 2
♥ Q J 5 3
♦ 9 7 4
♣ A 4 		 
Q: 1 - What action will you take here?
SouthWestNorthEast
-1♦2♣2♦
?


 Your choice:
A: Double. This is a competitive double. It suggests (a) length in the unbid suits (hearts and spades here), and (b) tolerance for partner's suit.

It's a great call! A penalty double is virtually useless when the opponents have found a fit at this level.

Your result so far:
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Question 2

  Your Hand
♠ A 10 7 6 2
♥ Q 4
♦ A J 6 2
♣ 7 2 		 
Q: 2 - What do you do here?
SouthWestNorthEast
-1♣1♥3♣
?


 Your choice:
A: Double. Again, your hand is perfect for a competitive double. To bid 3♠ instead would carry you way too high. Raising hearts when this may be only a 5-2 fit is hardly satisfactory either. You keep all the balls in the air with a competitive double.

Your result so far:
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Question 3

  Your Hand
♠ J 2
♥ K 9 4 2
♦ A 7 3
♣ K J 6 5 		 
Q: 3 - Now the bidding has been carried higher. What will you say?
SouthWestNorthEast
-1♦1♠4♦
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 Your choice:
A: Double. At this level, partner may decide to pass for penalties if he has no particular extra distribution. If he has six spades, though, he may choose 4♠. With four hearts, he can bid 4♥.

Pre-emption this high may sometimes cause you a problem. The double may not work out perfectly every time, but it is a useful weapon to add to your armory.

Your result so far:
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Question 4

  Your Hand
♠ 8 2
♥ K 7 2
♦ A Q 8 7 3 2
♣ K 4 		 
Q: 4 - Now the opponents have bid two suits. What do you have in mind here?
SouthWestNorthEast
-1♥2♣2♠
?


 Your choice:
A: Double. You have enough to contest the auction. Your best spot may be in either clubs or diamonds.

When the opponents have bid two suits, your competitive double shows (a) length in the unbid suit, and (b) tolerance for partner's suit.

Your result so far:
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Question 5

  Your Hand
♠ A Q 9 8 6 2
♥ K 5
♦ J
♣ 10 8 4 2 		 
Q: 5 - Now it is your partner who has made a competitive double. What is your next move?
SouthWestNorthEast
---1♦
1♠2♦DblePass
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 Your choice:
A: 2♠. Yes, you probably have a fit in clubs, but there are two good reasons to bid 2♠. Firstly, partner has suggested 'tolerance for spades'; you may well have a 6-2 fit there, and if partner is strong, you might have a playable spade game. Secondly, there is no absolute guarantee that partner holds four or more clubs. Sometimes, a competitive double is the best action available when your shape is not absolutely perfect.

Your result so far:
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Question 6

  Your Hand
♠ K J 2
♥ A 6 5 2
♦ J 10 5
♣ K 7 2 		 
Q: 6 - What is your best action in this situation?
SouthWestNorthEast
-1♠2♣2♠
?


 Your choice:
A: 2 NT. If partner has six running clubs, you are close to a game in no-trump. Tell partner the good news!

Your result so far:
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