One of the most difficult calls In Bridge is PASS by Bobby Wolff

A: 2NT: This hand is at the very lower limit for an invitational raise to two no-trump, but I think I'd make that call. Of course, one no-trump is not forcing, but you do have extras, just enough perhaps, to risk the try for game. Yes, a builder in diamonds such as the 10 would be nice, but beggars can't be choosers.


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A: 2NT: It feels right to bid two no-trump now. This lets your partner rebid clubs, or raise hearts with a doubleton, for example. A call of three diamonds by you would be the equivalent of fourth suit here, but when in doubt, the cheaper call is generally more efficient. Preference to three clubs on a doubleton should be a last resort.

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A: 4♥: It is difficult to know how to handle a hand like this. My view is that jumping to four hearts and forcing the opponents to make their decision at a higher level is likely to be the best approach. Had partner opened two spades instead, you might simply raise to three spades, since your trumps would be weaker and your defense higher.


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A: Pass: Sometimes you have to settle for the best result possible, not the best possible result. Here my best guess is that two clubs is going to be a safer or better spot than any other contract you might finish up in, and that bidding on may turn a plus into a minus. Pass, and apologize to your partner if you guessed badly.

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A: Pass: By bidding your two suits, you showed a good hand, typically with 5-5 since you might have doubled at your first or second turn with 5-4 in the majors. So given that you have told your full story and your partner did not choose to compete any further, I think you have to pass now.

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