Do you want to let your opponents play? by Bobby Wolff

A: 2NT: This hand is not really worth a drive to game. The choice is whether to cue-bid two clubs en route to two no-trump, or just to jump directly to two no-trump. I prefer the latter route, since the first sequence might suggest a four-card major. I only want to play a major if my partner can introduce it voluntarily, suggesting a five-card suit.

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A: Pass: Despite your sixth spade, you essentially have a run-of-the-mill overcall with no extra values or shape. The question is whether to rebid two spades or pass the auction to your partner to describe his hand. It feels right to pass to me; but give me the spade jack instead of a small spade, and I'd rebid two spades. If the redouble shows two spades, bidding two spades now seems reasonable.


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A: 4♥: Your partner's jump to three hearts suggests real extra values, and your combination of the fifth trump and singleton are just enough to bid game -- if you trust your partner. There are many people who would bid this way without too much in the way of extras; is your partner one of them?

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A: 3NT: It may not be very scientific, but I'd jump to three no-trump at once, expecting my RHO not to have full values for his opening bid. Your partner's redouble suggests club tolerance and maximum values, so your chances of having nine tricks to run are pretty good.

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A: 3♦: Your partner appears to be short in hearts, so your cards, such as they are, must be working. Your partner surely has four spades and at least four diamonds, so I would not be surprised if your side has good play for three diamonds, even in a 4-4 fit. Therefore, I would bid three diamonds now.

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