Responding to a Major-suit Opening Without a Fit by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you'll be responding to major-suit openings, but you won't have a fit this time.

What will you do? Remember, you need at least 10 points to bid at the two-level.

Good luck.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K 9 6 2
♥ 8 2
♦ Q 6 3 2
♣ 10 5 2

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 1♠ - You need to bid your four-card major.

Remember, your partner might have 20 points. You can't pass, since a game is still possible.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

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

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 3 NT - If you play this as a natural bid, you can bid 3NT. It's the contract you want to play.

However, some people play that 3NT shows a fit. If you do so, you need to start by bidding 2♣, then 3NT on the next round. Be sure to discuss this with your partner.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

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

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	Pass
?

A: 2♣ - You can't bid 2NT. That would be Jacoby, showing a Spade fit and a strong hand. You need to start with 2♣, then bid 2NT next.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

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

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 1 NT - You can't bid 2♦ with only 7 points, and you can't pass either. What can you do?

Bid 1NT. This shows 6-10 points, but it does not promise a balanced hand, since sometimes, you don't have any other options.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 2♦ - With a strong hand and a 5/4 two-suiter, start with your longest suit. You will have plenty of time to bid your Spades later.

Your result so far:

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