Opening In Third Position by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you will be in third seat after two passes, or your partner will have opened in third seat.

What are you going to do?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ A K J 5 2
♥ 7
♦ Q 9 6 3
♣ 8 7 4

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	Pass	Pass
?

A: 1♠ - You can open with a lighter hand in third seat. With a strong five-card suit, you can open with as few as 8 points, same as for a one-level overcall.

You might reach a making contract, suggest a good lead to your partner, or even find a sacrifice contract.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

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

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	Pass	Pass
?

A: Pass - This time, don't open. Your Hearts are not beautiful, and you don't really want your partner to lead one.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ A 4 3 2
♥ K J 8 7 5 4
♦ 5
♣ 6 3

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	Pass	Pass
?

A: 2♥ - In first or second position, you would not open a weak two with a four-card major on the side, but you can in third position. It's unlikely you'll miss a Spade game when your partner is a passed hand.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ K J 5 4 2
♥ 9 8 4 2
♦ 6
♣ Q 6 3

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
Pass	Pass	1♠	Pass
?

A: 4♠ - Even though your partner could be weaker than usual, you need to jump to the four-level with your ten-card fit. Don't be afraid.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
Pass	Pass	1♥	Pass
?

A: 2♣ - With at least 11 supporting points and a Heart fit, you can bid Drury; 2♣. This tells your partner that you have a maximum passed hand with a Heart fit.

If your partner has a weak hand, he will sign off in 2♥. If not, he will bid something else.

Your result so far:

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