Various Bidding Questions by Frank Stewart

In this quiz you'll find a collection of various bidding situations, just like in real life. Sometimes the opponents will keep quiet and sometimes they will join the bidding. Sit down as South and think what you'll bid next.

Question 1

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

Q: 1 - Your partner opens one heart. What is your response?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 2♥: It's an elementary problem: The correct call is two hearts, confirming a fit and defining the strength promptly -- desirable with a weak hand. A one-spade response would do neither. If partner next bid two of a minor suit, a return to two hearts would not show the three-card support and would make it hard for partner to evaluate.

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ K 10 8 4
♥ Q 9 7 6 2
♦ A 2
♣ 7 4

Q: 2 - What do you bid next?

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

A: 2♦: This problem is uncomfortable. The disciplined call is a return to two diamonds. Partner's bidding suggests at least five diamonds, and if he passes, you'll be at a playable spot. If you prefer to bid 2NT, I have some sympathy. Nevertheless, that bid would promise more strength.

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Question 3

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

Q: 3 - What do you bid next as South?

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

A: 3 NT: Partner doesn't have four spades (he didn't bid one spade at his second turn), but he remains interested in game. He has shown his pattern to let you judge the fit. Since you have three useful honors, commit to game. Bid 3NT (or five diamonds).

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Question 4

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

Q: 4 - 2♠ is weak. What do you bid next?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	2♠
Double	Pass	3♥	Pass
?

A: 4♦: The preempt has crowded your auction effectively. Your partner may have a poor hand and poor hearts, but you have too much strength to pass. Bid four diamonds. In some styles, partner's three hearts would show a decent hand. With a bad hand, he would bid a conventional 2NT.

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Question 5

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

Q: 5 - What do you bid next as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♣
1♠	2♣	Pass	Pass
?

A: Double: You must not sell out. Your partner has some values, else the opponents would have bid more. Double. Since partner has not yet acted, this double is for takeout, though he might pass with club strength. (Yes, some players might have doubled first with your cards.)

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