| + | North |
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2 |
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J 10 9 6 4 |
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10 8 7 5 |
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8 5 2 |
| + | East |
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A J 10 9 7 6 |
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8 7 |
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K Q 4 |
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Q J |
| + | South |
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Q 5 4 |
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A Q 3 2 |
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J 9 6 |
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A 4 3 |
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Bridge Deal
from the deal bank
You:
West
Dealer:
West
Vulnerability: N-S
Source:
Peng YongJi 1010029
For use by: Intermediate
Click on "q1" below to see question 1, and on "A1" to see the answer.
- Question
1
As West would you open with NT ? And how many ?
- Question
1
As West would you open with NT ? And how many ?
Answer
Well, you have a balanced shape with 13 points. Seems like a natural weak 1NT opening. And you've got stoppers in all 4 suits. A bit short in hearts. Let's hope your partner has long hearts.
- Question
2
Have a peep at East's cards. East, you've got 13 points. What should you bid ? 3NT, or are you tempted to have a go at spades ?
- Question
2
Have a peep at East's cards. East, you've got 13 points. What should you bid ? 3NT, or are you tempted to have a go at spades ?
Answer
A good question. After all, 8 Spades are guaranteed. And there can be no more than 2 heart losers if you play in Spades. Seems as if a game is possible in Spades.
What about NT ? With West promising 13 points and a balanced hand, 3NT seems like a reasonable bet too, but at East you're a bit exposed in Hearts, perhaps, and your clubs are also a bit short. 3NT can be better, given that fewer tricks are required, and given also that you win more prizes on the first trick. But we'd have to hope the opposition don't run off too many clubs and heart tricks before we get in.
(An unknown worry to you at East: if partner's King of Hearts is covered by an Ace, you could be in trouble. 4 Spades seems safer, with hindsight).
And probably wiser for a sensible East with foresight, such as you.
Other people's bidding
To examine how other people might have bid, look inside box #1 in the right-hand column (>>>), by clicking on the pink "+ button".
The card play
To see a suggested Opening Lead, look inside box #3 on the right (>>>).
Then make a plan! Think for a bit about how you'd play this contract.
Planning questions
If box #4 is there for this deal (>>>), see how others might have planned the play...
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