Leads After a Pre-empt by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, your opponents have reached a contract after a pre-emptive opening bid.

A pre-emptive bid is very descriptive in relation to both shape and points. You can use this information to find the right lead.

Good luck.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 6 5 2
♥ K 8 6 2
♦ 9 7 6 2
♣ K 3

Q: 1 - What do you lead as West?

South	West	North	East
3♠	Pass	4♠	Pass
Pass	Pass

A: ♥2 - When dummy has all the strength, it's best to lead aggressively. Therefore, you should choose a Heart over a Diamond.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

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

Q: 2 - What do you lead as West?

South	West	North	East
3♥	Double	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♣2 - A Club is better than a Diamond or a Spade lead. You can't lead a trump, which would only help declarer to capture your partner's Heart honors.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 3
♥ Q J 9 8 6
♦ K 3 2
♣ 9 6 4 2

Q: 3 - What do you lead as West?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	2♠
2 NT	Pass	3 NT	Pass
Pass	Pass

A: ♥Q - You have an entry and good Hearts to set up. Therefore, you can lead your own suit.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ Q J 9 8 7
♥ 6 5 2
♦ 2
♣ 10 6 5 2

Q: 4 - What do you lead as West?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	3♦
3 NT	Pass	Pass	Pass

A: ♦2 - This time, you still have a good suit of your own, but no entries to cash them. Lead your partner's suit, hoping that he has enough time to set up and enjoy them.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ A 3 2
♥ K Q J 9 2
♦ 2
♣ J 10 6 5

Q: 5 - What do you lead as West?

South	West	North	East
3 NT	Pass	Pass	Pass

3 NT - Gambling, a solid minor with nothing outside.

A: ♠A - After a gambling 3NT opening, you need to lead an Ace if you have one.

In this way, you'll get to look at the dummy and decide if Spades, Hearts or Clubs are the way to go.

Your result so far:

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