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Goren Bridge

Bob Jones

1. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ Q J 7 5
   ♥ A K 6
   ♦ J 7 2
   ♣ J 10 4
   As dealer, what call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   Should we open, partner will force to game with a balanced 12-count of his own, and the resulting contract won’t be pretty. We want 13 points to open with the worst distribution, so we would pass.
2. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold::
   ♠ 2
   ♥ 9 8 6 2
   ♦ A K Q 10 8 5 4
   ♣ Q

   North	East	South	West
   1♥	2♥*	?

   *Spades and a minor, at least 5-5
   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   At this vulnerability, it’s easy to see the opponents competing to 4♠, perhaps five. We can go to 5♥ on our own, but the next decision will be up to partner. Bid 3♦. It should help him make that decision.
3. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ A K
   ♥ Q 6 5 4 3
   ♦ J 9
   ♣ A J 10 7
   As dealer, what call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   Opening 1NT would not be a sin, but we prefer to show our distribution when it seems likely that we’ll be able to do so. Bid 1♥.
4. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ K Q 4 2
   ♥ 5
   ♦ A K 9 7 5 3
   ♣ 10 3

   South	West	North	East
   1♦	Dbl	Pass	1NT
   ?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   All the warning signs are there. It is too dangerous to bid. Pass
5. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ J 5
   ♥ A J
   ♦ K Q 10 7
   ♣ A 10 5 4 2
   Right-hand opponent opens 1♣. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   It was rude of RHO to pick off your longest suit, but you have another pretty good suit to fall back on. Bid 1♦.
6. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ K Q J 6
   ♥ Q 10 8 3
   ♦ K J 6 5
   ♣ 5

   South	West	North	East
   1♦	Pass	2♦	Dbl
   ?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   If anyone is to bid the third diamond, it should be partner. You should be relishing the chance to defend two of a major. Pass.