Responding to a Strong Opening (1/2) by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, we will be looking at the responses to 2♣ and opener's rebid.

Will you find all the right bids?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 9 6 3
♥ J 10 6 5 2
♦ 6 2
♣ 8 4 2

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
?

A: 2♦ - You HAVE to bid over the 2♣ opening.

The usual response is 2♦, to let your partner describe his hand. If he bids No-trump, you will be able to transfer to Hearts.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ A K J 8 5
♥ 9
♦ Q 7 5 2
♣ 9 6 4

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
?

A: 2♠ - With a good 5-card suit AND points, you can bid your suit right away.

This shows a good suit and slam ambitions.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ K 5
♥ A K Q J 8 6
♦ 8
♣ A K Q J

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
2♣	Pass	2♦	Pass
?

A: 2♥ - Bidding your longest suit at the lowest level is enough. It's forcing. You opened 2♣, so your partner won't pass below game now.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

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

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
2♣	Pass	2♦	Pass
?

A: 2 NT - 2♣ followed by 2 NT shows 22-23 points. It is encouraging, but not forcing. Your partner could pass with zero points.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ A K Q 6
♥ K 8
♦ A Q J
♣ A J 10 9

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
2♣	Pass	2♦	Pass
?

A: 3 NT - You have too much for 2 NT. Bid 3 NT.

Your result so far:

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