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Responding to a 1NT Opener by Paul Bowyer

We love opening 1NT because we have described both our point count (12-14) and shape (balanced: 4.3.3.3, 4.4.3.2, 5.3.3.2) with one bid. Once we've limited our hand, placing the contract becomes our partner's problem.
To quote the great American player, Edith McMullin, "Any fool can open the bidding; it takes brains to respond." And that's what this quiz is all about. We're going to be the brainy one. We'll start out easy and work our way up. Ready?

Question 1

South
♠ 8 4 3
♥ A 6 5 4
♦ J 9 8 7
♣ K 4

Q: 1 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: Pass. Let's do the maths. We need 25+ points for game. Adding up what we can see to what partner has announced gets us a combined total of 20-22 points. So we may not even have the balance of the points (they may be spilt 20-20 between us and the opponents). Why would we expect to make more than than seven tricks?

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Question 2

South
♠ Q 9 8
♥ A K 5
♦ J 9 8 7
♣ K 4 2

Q: 2 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: 3NT. Let's do the maths again. We need 25+ points for game. Adding up what we can see to what partner has announced gets us a combined total of 25-27 points. Since we know of sufficient points for game (and we have a balanced hand) we proceed directly to the obvious contract. We are in charge of the auction (we are the only player at the table that knows the combined point-count of our partnership). We do not stop to pick the daisies.

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Question 3

South
♠ K Q 4
♥ A 6 5
♦ J 9 8 7
♣ Q 8 4

Q: 3 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: 2NT. Let's do the maths again. We need 25+ points for game. Adding up what we can see to what partner has announced gets us a combined total of 24-26 points. Here we may have enough for game and we might not. It all depends whether partner is minimum (12) or maximum (14). When we are on the cusp (as here) we pass the buck by bidding 2NT. Partner now has the choice of advancing to 3NT or putting the brakes on by Passing.

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Question 4

South
♠ 4 2
♥ A 6 5
♦ K Q J 10 9
♣ K 10 9

Q: 4 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: 3NT. Basic arithmetic tells us that our partnership has a combined total of 25-27 points. Since we know of sufficient points for game (and we have a balanced hand) we proceed directly to the obvious contract. 3♦ is a waste of time and breath. "I had to show you my Diamonds!" whined a partner of mine, pathetically with a similar hand. "I'd have seen 'em when dummy went down", I retorted. This hand is not (repeat NOT) going to play in 5♦ so why bother introducing a minor suit? 5.3.3.2 hands should be played in No-trumps when the long suit is a minor.

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Question 5

South
♠ 4 2
♥ J 5 2
♦ 4 3
♣ A K Q J 10 9

Q: 5 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: 3NT. This hand is similar to the last one. It will provide partner with six solid tricks - all partner needs to do with his 12-14 points is to make three tricks. This way we make 3NT. It's asking too much to ask partner to make five tricks (which is what you will need to make 5♣). Playing this hand in a part-score is not feasible - just bid 3NT and hope the sun shines.

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Question 6

South
♠ K 10
♥ Q 10 9
♦ K Q 10 9 8
♣ Q 10 9

Q: 6 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: 3NT. You may feel that this hand with 12 points is worth only 2NT. That wouldn't be a mistake but you should develop a feel for intermediate cards and the effect they have on the play in No-trumps (some players even count Tens as half-a-point). This hand is worth much more than its nominal 12 points with an excellent five-card suit (a source of tricks) and its "honourettes" (its Tens and Nines). Feel free to loosen up a little and bid game.

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Question 7

South
♠ K J
♥ K Q 2
♦ J 5 4 3 2
♣ Q 4 2

Q: 7 -

South	West	North	East
		1NT	Pass
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What would you respond to 1NT here?

A: 2NT. By contrast with the previous hand this one has no intermediate cards and its five-card suit is of very poor quality. It doesn't deserve an upgrade at all - it can sit in standard class. With 12 points (so the partnership has 24-26) you have to make a push for game but now you can give partner the decision whether or not to bid game. If he Passes 2NT, game will be no cake-walk.

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Question 8

South
♠ A 9 4
♥ A 6 4
♦ K 7 6
♣ J 9 5 2

Q: 8 -

South	West	North	East
1NT	Pass	2NT	Pass
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Here you have opened 1NT and partner has raised. What do you bid now?

A: Pass. Partner is asking you to bid 3NT with a maximum for 1NT. You are minimum (very minimum - a bare 12 points and a disappointing 4.3.3.3 shape to boot). Pass quickly and don't be surprised if 2NT is a struggle to make.

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Question 9

South
♠ A Q 9
♥ A 9
♦ 10 7 6
♣ A 10 9 7 6

Q: 9 -

South	West	North	East
1NT	Pass	2NT	Pass
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Here you have opened 1NT and partner has raised. What do you bid now?

A: 3NT. Partner is asking you to bid 3NT with a maximum for 1NT. You are maximum (a robust 14 points with a healthy five-card suit to play on). Bid 3NT and expect to make it easily.

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Question 10

South
♠ K 9 7
♥ A 9
♦ K 10 9 7 3
♣ K 10 8

Q: 10 -

South	West	North	East
1NT	Pass	2NT	Pass
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Here you have opened 1NT and partner has raised. What do you bid now?

A: 3NT. Partner is asking you to bid 3NT with a maximum for 1NT. You are dead centre (13 points) so are on the cusp of bidding game or Passing. What should sway you is that you have a five-card suit (somewhere to make tricks) and you have good intermediate cards (Tens and Nines). Bid 3NT and hope to make it.

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"Vubridge is, hands down, the best way to learn the game of bridge." Jane M...

"This is a most helpful site. I like it because it focuses on one area and through that it helps with making you focus on the bidding." Merle M......

"Hopefully, I am learning way more than I thought I knew!! Only my first day with the quizzes, I am looking forward to more." Leslie A...

I am very pleased with the quality of your initial quizzes and bridge hands. It seems like a great way to learn bridge." Martin C...

It really helps in having the feedback after we submit an answer. Where else can we get one-on-one tutoring in the comfort of our own home. Ramona G.

I love by Vu Bridge Blue. A great investment and refresher for someone who hasn�t played in decades. Count me in whatever follows my current subscription. Mary H.

The Vu-Bridge system guides players through every step of the bidding process - and nudges you in the right direction when you're about to make a wrong move. It's easy, quick, practical - and user-friendly, which is a massive positive for any bridge playing or learning software. Great Bridge Links

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