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 Opening leads after a strong two club opening. by Linda J Green

When the opponent opens a strong two club showing 22 HCP or more , we have to tread very carefully with our opening leads so as not to give away many overtricks. Should they play in a suit contract , it is usually best to make a passive lead. Should they play in a no trump contract unless you have a 5-card or longer suit , lead passive again- from what you do not have!

Question 1

  Your Hand
♠ 8 7 6
♥ J 4 3
♦ A 9 5
♣ Q 10 5 4 		 
Q: 1 - What do you lead against a strong two club opening?
SouthWestNorthEast
---Pass
2♣Pass2♦*Pass
2♥Pass4♥Pass
PassPass


* Waiting

 Your choice:
A: 7♠. As the strong hand is on your right try to lead from what you do not have -passive. Middle of 3 cards.7 - 8 - 6. MUD - Middle - Up - Down. To lead a trump holding the Jack could be very costly of partner holds an honor. To lead the 4th highest club against a strong hand could also cost a trick.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 2

  Your Hand
♠ K 10 7 6
♥ 5 3 2
♦ J 10 4 3
♣ 9 7 		 
Q: 2 - What do you lead when declarer has shown two suits after a strong 2 club opening bid?
SouthWestNorthEast
---Pass
2♣Pass2♦*Pass
2♠Pass3♣**Pass
3♥Pass4♥Pass
PassPass


* Waiting
** 2nd negative 0-4 HCP.

 Your choice:
A: 2♥. Any trump would be a good lead. When the opener shows two suits and they settle in the 2nd suit, a trump lead is usually the best lead if you are long in their 1st suit . This is to prevent declarer from trumping the 1st suit.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 3

  Your Hand
♠ Q 5 2
♥ 9 8 5 4
♦ J 9
♣ K J 3 2 		 
Q: 3 - What do you lead after declarer shows 22-24 HCP?
SouthWestNorthEast
---Pass
2♣Pass2♦*Pass
2NTPass3NTPass
PassPass


* Waiting

 Your choice:
A: 9 ♥. When declarer shows a strong hand and they did not look for a 4-card major, we try to lead a major. Do not lead the 4 as it shows an honor . Leading the 9 shows no interest and should not cost a trick. Unless we have a 5-card suit , it is best to lead passively.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 4

  Your Hand
♠ Q 6 5
♥ A J 8 7
♦ 8 6 4 3
♣ 7 6 		 
Q: 4 - What do you lead when opener shows 25-27 HCP?
SouthWestNorthEast
---Pass
2♣Pass2♦*Pass
3NTPassPassPass


* Waiting

 Your choice:
A: 8♦. We lead passively - top of nothing. The more they have the less we help them.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 5

  Your Hand
♠ J 8 5
♥ Q J 6 3
♦ A J 8 6 4
♣ 4 		 
Q: 5 - What do you lead against a NT contract when the strong hand showed 22-24 HCP?
SouthWestNorthEast
---Pass
2♣Pass2♦*Pass
2NTPass3♣**Pass
3♠Pass3NTPass
PassPass


*Waiting
** Stayman


 Your choice:
A: 6♦. When declarer bid spades and responder settled in NT showing a 4-card heart suit, we lead from our longest 5-card suit.

Your result so far:
Open Question

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