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Goren Bridge

Bob Jones

1. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ J 2
   ♥ A J 10 4
   ♦ K 10 9 8 6
   ♣ A 8
   Right-hand opponent opens 1♣. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   Bid 1♦ and risk losing the heart suit, or bid 1♥, preparing to bid diamonds next, and risk deceiving partner. It’s close, but we like 1♦.
2. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold::
   ♠ K 10
   ♥ Q 9 8 6
   ♦ Q 2
   ♣ A K Q 7 4
   As dealer, what call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   Should you open 1♣, and anyone bids spades, you will have an impossible rebid. Open 1NT.
3. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ K 7
   ♥ Q J 8 5 3
   ♦ Q 10 4
   ♣ A J 10
   Partner opens 2♠, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   When partner preempts in your shortest suit, stay out of the auction unless you have a strong notrump or the equivalent. Pass.
4. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ A 2
   ♥ K 10 7
   ♦ A
   ♣ A Q 10 9 8 5 4
   Right-hand opponent opens 1♠. What call would you make?
   ANSWER

   This hand is too strong for a simple overcall. Double and bid clubs at your next turn.
5. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ K Q
   ♥ Q J 10 4
   ♦ 10 8
   ♣ K J 9 7 3

   East	South	West	North
   2♦	Pass	Pass	2NT
   Pass	?

   What call would you make?
   

   ANSWER

   You have plenty for game, but try Stayman before settling for 3NT. For some that is 3♣ and for others it is 3♦. Know your methods.
6. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
   ♠ A 10 5 4
   ♥ 10 9 7 4 3
   ♦ Q J
   ♣ 6 5
   Partner opens1NT and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
   
   ANSWER

   This isn’t really game material, but bid 2♣. Pass a 2♠ response and bid 2♥ over 2♦. We would risk a raise over 2♥ by partner.