"What a Difference a King Makes" by Marti Ronemus

It's back to basics today. Think about it. The difference between hand categories is a king. From minimum opener to invitational? A king. From invitational to game-going? A King. Ditto the responder categories. Let's test the validity of this theory. Ready?

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 8 3
♥ A J 8 5 4
♦ K Q 8
♣ K 7 4

Q: 1 - South's rebid?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: Pass: We have a minimum opener. We picked up a little value when Pard raised us, but we're not going anywhere, even if Pard is at the top of his bid. Let it go.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 8 3
♥ A K J 8 5
♦ K Q 8
♣ K 7 4

Q: 2 - South's rebid?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: 3♥: We've now got a 16-18 pt invitational hand. We are making our problem our Pard's problem. And that's a GOOD thing!

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ K 3
♥ A K J 8 5
♦ K Q 8
♣ K 7 4

Q: 3 - South's rebid?

South	West	North	East
1♥	Pass	2♥	Pass
?

A: 4♥: With our 19-20 ish pts, we have enough for game, even if Pard only has 6. Bid it!

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ K Q 4
♥ Q J 5 4
♦ 9 6 4 3
♣ 8 3

Q: 4 - Now we are responder. South

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 2♥! Told you this would be basics today. We've only got a minimum responder, as nice as the hand is. If Pard invites, we'll go to game.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - Again we are responder. South

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 3♥: Now WE'RE inviting! We're showing 10-12 pts, and probably four pieces of trumps. Deal with it, Pard!

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