Splinter Bids by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, we will be looking at the splinter bid in response to a major. A double jump shows game-going values, four-card support and shortness in the suit bid.

Good luck!

Question 1

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

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 4♦ - This is a perfect hand for a splinter. Make a double jump to show your shortness (singleton or void).

The only splinter that can be made at the three-level is 3♠ over a 1♥ opening, which shows short Spades.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ A J 6 5 2
♥ J
♦ K J 5 2
♣ K Q J

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
1♠	Pass	4♣	Pass
?

A: 4♠ - Your partner has made a splinter bid, showing short Clubs. Even though you have a strong hand, it's really bad to have points in the suit of partner's singleton, especially K Q J, which will be of no use.

Refuse to try for a slam. Bid 4♠.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 6 5 2
♥ A J 6 5 3 2
♦ K Q 5
♣ A

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	3♠	Pass
?

A: 4 NT - Your partner has made a splinter bid, showing a singleton or void in Spades and game-going values with at least four Hearts.

You have fewer points than on the last question, but they are wonderful! Three small cards is great opposite a singleton. You will be able to ruff two Spade losers easily.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ Q J 10 2
♥ K Q J 9 5 2
♦ A
♣ A 6

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	4♣	Pass
?

A: 4♦ - This a good hand for slam after the splinter, but you don't have a Spade control.

You need to cue-bid Diamonds, your control, to see if your partner controls Spades.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	4♦	Pass
?

A: 4♥ - Yes, your hand is working opposite Diamond shortness, but it's too weak to try for a slam.

You have a bare minimum for an opening, so stay in 4♥.

Your result so far:

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