Strong Openings (Part II) by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this edition, we continue with the theme of Strong Openings.

We will see further developments, and how to determine if we need to stop, go to game, or go to slam.

Good luck.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K Q 2
♥ A Q
♦ K Q J 8
♣ A K J 8

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
2♣	Pass	2♦	Pass
?

A: 3 NT - Bidding 2NT would show a 22-24 hand, and would be non-forcing.

Since you are in the upper zone (25-27), you need to bid 3 NT. Stayman and Texas are still on.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 10 8 6 2
♥ J 9 2
♦ 7 2
♣ J 7 6 3

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: 4♥ - You have a fit with your partner, this is enough to go to game.

By jumping directly to game, you also show your partner that you don't want to try for slam. He'll be warned.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ K 9 6
♥ 7 4
♦ A 9 6 2
♣ Q 10 3 2

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2♠	Pass
?

A: 3♠ - By showing your partner the fit, but at a lower level than game, you are showing him strength, by the principle of fast arrival.

This is a slam try. If you were weaker, you would go directly to game.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

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

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	2♣	Pass
2♦	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: 3♣ - You have no points and no fit. It is IMPOSSIBLE to pass, since your partner could have game on his own.

Bidding the lowest available minor is the second negative, it means that you have nothing - no points and no fit. If your partner doesn't want to go to game, he'll bid 3♥, and then you can pass.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
2♣	Pass	2♦	Pass
2♠	Pass	3♣	Pass
?

A: 4♠ - Your partner has nothing at all, but you can play the Spade game on your own, so let's bid it anyway.

Your result so far:

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