Wednesday, May 30, 2018

What to Open?

Playing matchpoints. You are not vulnerable and the Opponents are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠7
AT98
AKJ9764
♣5

Partner is Dealer and says "Pass". Right Hand Opponent says "Pass". What is your call?

Show Answer

Monday, May 28, 2018

Reverses VII - Responding with SIX in your Original Major or Bidding 3NT

This post is a continuation of previous posts. Please read them first and if you understand everything you can continue with this post.
Simple Reverses
Reverses Part II
Reverses Part III
Reverses IV - Responding to a Reverse
Reverses V - Responding with FIVE in your Original Major
Reverses VI - Openers rebids when Responder has shown a five card Major

We talked about what Responder can do with a weak hand and support for Opener. We talked about what Responder can do with a strong hand and support for Opener. We talked about Responder rebidding their major to show a five card suit. What other bids can Responder make?

With a SIX card suit and enough values for game Responder can rebid their suit jumping a level.

Here's your hand:
♠KQT863
2
KQ42
♣82

Partner opens the bidding 1. You bid 1♠. Partner then bids 2.

For Partner to now talk about means they have just reversed. They should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You have enough values to force to game. It sure would be nice to find a ♠ fit. Bidding 2♠ only shows a FIVE card suit and does not create a game force.

Bid 3♠.

This shows a SIX card suit and enough values for game.

What else can Responder do?

What happens if Responder does not have extra length in their major and no fit for either of Opener's suits and still wants to go to game?

They can bid 3NT.

This shows the values for game and the unbid suit stopped. Responder can even have a minor suit fit but thinks that NT will play better.

Take this hand:
♠QT83
62
J84
♣AQ83

Partner opens the bidding 1. You bid 1♠. Partner then bids 2.

For Partner to now talk about means they have just reversed. They should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You have enough values to force to game. You do have a fit but the best chance at game here would be NT. You have the unbid suit stopped.

Bid 3NT.

Do NOT bid 2NT. This is the bid that forces Partner to rebid their suit at the 3 level so you can "Pass". You show a weak hand with 2NT.

Let's look at some examples. Do as many as you can before you get bored or frustrated. Then stop.

On each of the hands YOU are Responder. Partner will open the bidding 1♣. You will respond 1. Partner will then bid 2. You could have suggested playing in . You did not. If you are to return to Partner's original suit you would have to do so at the 3 level. All these things suggest that this is a reverse bid. Partner has a big, unbalanced hand. So they should have five ♣, four and 17+ HCP. What do you do now?

If you rebid your major at the 2 level you show a five card suit.
If you rebid your major at the 3 level you show a six card suit and enough values for game (8+ HCP).
If you now bid 3NT you show enough values for game (8+ HCP) and the unbid suit stopped.

Hand 1
♠93
AJT76
K32
♣874

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 2
♠KT96
QT97
J87
♣K7

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 3
♠6
KQJT85
AQ87
♣43

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 4
♠J4
KQT84
QT52
♣76

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 5
♠QJT8
KT98
Q4
♣Q32

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 6
♠75
AKT873
T84
♣K5

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 7
♠K3
AQ962
T98
♣J75

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 8
♠AQ85
QT82
Q53
♣J6

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 9
♠Q82
KQT94
J64
♣76

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 10
♠76
AQT932
5
♣AQ32

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 11
♠A98
KQT64
82
♣J95

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 12
♠KQ95
J983
QT2
♣75

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 13
♠76
AQJ752
Q93
♣83

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 14
♠J95
AKJT62
KQ4
♣5

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 15
♠KJ98
KQ75
J43
♣Q5

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1♣ 1
2 ???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Saturday, May 26, 2018

Showing a fit

Playing matchpoints. You are vulnerable and the Opponents are not.

Here is your hand:
♠AT87
K86
5
♣AK964

Partner is Dealer and Passes. The Opponents are silent throughout the auction. You decide to open the bidding 1♣. Partner responds 1♠.

What is your call?

Show Answer

Thursday, May 24, 2018

What to Respond?

Playing matchpoints. You are not vulnerable but the Opponents are.

Here is your hand:
♠AT
Q9732
6
♣AQT94

Partner is Dealer and opens the bidding 1. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) bids "Pass".

What is your call?

Show Answer

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Responding

Playing matchpoints. Both sides are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠QT962
AKJ87
2
♣T2

Partner opens the bidding with 1. The Opponents are silent during the auction. What is your call?

Show Answer

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Rebids by Responder

Playing matchpoints. Neither side is vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠K7
J862
Q93
♣KJ86

Partner opens the bidding with 1. The Opponents are silent during the auction. You decide to respond 1. Now Partner bids 1♠.

What is your call?

Show Answer

Friday, May 18, 2018

Reverses VI - Openers rebids when Responder has shown a five card Major

This post is a continuation of previous posts. Please read them first and if you understand everything you can continue with this post.
Simple Reverses
Reverses Part II
Reverses Part III
Reverses IV - Responding to a Reverse
Reverses V - Responding with FIVE in your Original Major

We are going back to focus on Opener. Opener has just made a reverse bid and Responder rebid their major. We learned in the last reverse post that this shows a five card suit. What does Opener do now?

With support (three cards in the suit) Opener can raise Responder's suit.

Here's your hand:
♠KQ3
AK62
KQ842
♣8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

But even if Responder has a five card suit you have a fit! Tell Partner about it. Bid 3♠.

Responder should know you have five , four , 17 HCP and now you have shown three ♠.

If you are even stronger you can bid 4♠.

Take this hand:
♠KQ3
AK62
AKJ84
♣8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

But even if Responder has a five card suit you have a fit! Tell Partner about it. Since you have the values for a game even if Responder is minimum you can bid 4♠.

Responder should know you have five , four , and now you have shown three ♠ and 19+ HCP.

What do you do without a fit?

With extra length in either of your suits you can rebid your suit.

Take this hand:
♠Q3
AK62
AKJ842
♣8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

You still do not have a fit with Partner. But you do have extra length in your suit. Rebid 3 to show a sixth .

What about extra length in your second suit?

Take this hand:
♠3
AKQ62
AKJ842
♣8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

You still do not have a fit with Partner. But you do have extra length in your suit. Rebid 3 to show a fifth .

But if you had five and five wouldn't you have opened the bidding 1?

Absolutely YES. Therefore when you show a fifth you ALSO show a SIXTH .

What about a THIRD suit?

Take this hand:

AK83
KQJ82
♣KQJ8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

You still do not have a fit with Partner. But you do have another suit. Bid 3♣ to show another four card suit.

But if you had four , five and four ♣ that doesn't leave you many ♠ does it?

No. This shows extreme shortness in Responder's suit.

What happens if you have no extra length in either of your suits?

Do you have the unbid suit stopped? Bid NT.

With a minimum reverse and the unbid suit stopped bid 2NT. Responder is allowed to "Pass" this bid.

Take this hand:
♠3
KQ62
AKJ84
♣KJ8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

You still do not have a fit with Partner. But you do have the unbid suit stopped. Bid 2NT since you have a minimum reverse.

With a game forcing reverse and the unbid suit stopped bid 3NT. Responder is allowed to "Pass" this bid.

Take this hand:
♠3
AQJ6
AKJ84
♣KQ8

You open the bidding 1. Partner bids 1♠. You then bid 2.

Partner went by the suit. For you to now talk about means you have just reversed. You should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

You do.

Partner bids 2♠.

Normally when Responder rebids their suit it shows a six card suit. Not after a reverse. For Responder to rebid their major suit after a reverse only shows a five card suit.

You still do not have a fit with Partner. But you do have the unbid suit stopped. Bid 3NT since you have enough to force to game even if Responder has only 6 HCP.

To sum up:

When Partner rebid their major they only showed a five card suit. Do you have a fit with them? You need three cards in that suit.

Count your High Card Points. Do you have enough to force to game if Responder has only 6 HCP? If you have a fit and can bid a game bid 4♠.

If you have a fit and only a minimum reverse (17 or 18 HCP) just bid 3♠.

If you do not have three in Responder’s major then do you have extra length in either of your suits? Rebid your minor with a sixth card in the suit. Rebid your major with a fifth card in your suit. This should mean you have an extra card in your minor also since with five of a major and five of a minor you would open the bidding 1 of the major.

If you don’t have a fit for Responder and you don’t have extra length in the suit do you have another four card suit? You can bid that now.

If you don’t have a fit with Responder or extra distribution, do you have the unbid suit stopped? Bid 2NT with a minimum 17 or 18 HCP and the unbid suit stopped. Responder is allowed to “Pass” this bid. If you have at least 19 HCP and the unbid suit stopped bid 3NT.

Let's look at some examples. Do as many as you can before you get bored or frustrated. Then stop.

Hand 1
♠AJ3
AKQ5
KQJ65
♣5

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 2
♠4
AQ98
AK986
♣KQ2

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 3
♠AJT
KJ86
AKJ42
♣6

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 4
♠4
AQJ3
KT953
♣AK2

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 5
♠KJ4
AQ72
AK962
♣5

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 6
♠KJ
AJ82
AKQ752
♣7

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 7

AKQT
KQJT2
♣KQT6

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 8
♠A
AKQ84
KJT652
♣8

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 9
♠742
AKQ8
KJ832
♣A

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 10
♠AJ
AQJ82
AQT932


This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 11
♠7
AKJ7
AKT87
♣A32

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 12
♠A83
AK98
AQJ87
♣6

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 13
♠A83
AT98
AKQ54
♣4

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 14
♠A84
AQ75
AKQ93
♣5

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 15

AQ53
AKQ873
♣Q93

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 16
♠A2
AK975
AKQ872


This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 17
♠K86
AQ82
AKJ93
♣T

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 18
♠4
AKQJ
AT983
♣KQ4

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 19
♠A43
KJ53
KQJ82
♣A

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 20
♠QJ7
AT63
AKQJ3
♣8

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 21
♠QJ9
AKJ3
AKQ65
♣7

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 22
♠8
AK86
AJ864
♣AQ5

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 23
♠KJ
KQJ8
AKT543
♣7

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 24
♠AJ6
AK85
AKQ32
♣T

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 25
♠8
AK85
KQ965
♣AJT

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 26

KJ92
AKQ65
♣AQJ4

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 27
♠QT3
KQT4
KQJ86
♣A

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 28
♠KQ4
AT98
AKQJ4
♣J

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 29
♠7
KQT3
AKQ86
♣AQ3

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 30
♠AQ2
KJT3
AQJ64
♣2

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 31
♠AT9
KJ64
AKQT2
♣7

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 32
♠KJ9
KJT9
AKJ75
♣A

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 33
♠A9
KQJ5
AKT842
♣5

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 34
♠QJ6
KQJ2
AKJ86
♣5

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 35
♠AQ6
KQJ5
KQJ85
♣8

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 36
♠AK9
AJT5
AKT54
♣J

This is the auction:
Opener (you) Responder (Partner)
1 1♠
2 2♠
???
How many HCP do you have? What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Bids Over 1NT

Playing matchpoints. Neither side is vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠643
AK7
974
♣J875

Partner opens the bidding 1NT. You play that as 15 to 17 HCP. The Opponents are silent during the auction. What is your call?

Show Answer

Monday, May 14, 2018

Reverses V - Responding with FIVE in your Original Major

This post is a continuation of previous posts. Please read them first and if you understand everything you can continue with this post.
Simple Reverses
Reverses Part II
Reverses Part III
Reverses IV - Responding to a Reverse

We are again going to focus on Responder. What does Responder do if they have a five card major and their Partner has just made a reverse?

Here's your hand:
♠KQ853
K6
K8
♣8642

Partner opens the bidding 1. You (as Responder) bid 1♠. Partner then bids 2.

You went by the suit. For Opener to now talk about means Opener has just reversed. Opener should have five , four and 17+ HCP.

But Opener could still have three ♠. You still might have a nice ♠ fit. (Opener should not have four ♠ or they would have supported you instead of bidding .)

Responder can REBID their original major suit to show FIVE in the suit. Normally when Responder rebids a suit it shows a SIX card suit. But after a reverse by Opener it only shows a FIVE card suit.

Rebidding your major does NOT put a game force on the auction but it IS forcing for at least one round. Opener cannot "Pass".

So on this auction you can safely bid 2♠. Partner will not "Pass". If Partner raises your ♠ suit you have a VERY nice fitting hand. You might even make a slam!

Let's look at some examples. Do as many as you can before you get bored or frustrated. Then stop.

Hand 1

♠T972
J8
A82
♣J542

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 2

♠AJT76
93
J32
♣874

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 3

♠KT73
6
J62
♣QT975

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 4

♠T965
Q97
Q64
♣AK7

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 5

♠A832
T86
964
♣Q72

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 6

♠AQ962
K3
T98
♣J75

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 7

♠J965
J4
KT4
♣J943

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 8

♠AQ62
Q6
J872
♣T54

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 9

♠KQT84
J4
QT52
♣76

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 10

♠Q962
92
986
♣KJ84

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 11

♠6532
Q73
T63
♣KJ5

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 12

♠KQT84
92
Q8
♣7654

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 13

♠T632
QT5
A32
♣753

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 14

♠T864
Q7
AQ3
♣7652

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 15

♠Q973
653
J94
♣K76

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 16

♠T952
QJT
KQ7
♣T76

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 17

♠K964
T74
982
♣K86

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 18

♠AKT52
Q2
83
♣Q643

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 19

♠T932
A
J43
♣J9643

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 20

♠KQ95
A98
QT82
♣75

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 21

♠KQJ7
T5
A65
♣8632

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 22

♠KT73
J85
QT5
♣943

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 23

♠9876
A73
Q98
♣765

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 24

♠A873
Q82
A53
♣876

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 25

♠8654
983
AJ4
♣J32

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 26

♠KQT64
K76
82
♣J95

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 27

♠AQ72
J87
K842
♣T3

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 28

♠KJ63
T76
Q94
♣832

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 29

♠KT96
Q97
K82
♣J87

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 30

♠KQT94
JT2
J64
♣A3

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 31

♠8654
742
A86
♣Q42

This is the auction:
Opener (Partner) Responder (You!)
1 1♠
2 ???


First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?