January 2007 Quiz Answers and Discussion

Your Right Hand Opponent opens 1 C.  Do you overcall, make a take out double, or pass?  No one is Vulnerable.

1.      ♠  A 10 4 2    ♥  K J 3      ♦  K J 9 2    ♣  Q 3

 Answer – Take out double – 14 points and 4/3 in majors

2.      ♠  A 10      ♥   K  J  10 3 2     ♦  K J 3 2     ♣  9 8 

Answer – 1H – 12 points with 5 card suit 

3.      ♠  10 4     ♥   10  7 5    ♦  A K J 10 9 7    ♣  10 5

 Answer – 2D – weak jump overcall - 6 diamonds and 8 points

4.      ♠  A J 10 4      ♥   Q 10    ♦  A 10 9       ♣  A Q 5 3

Answer – 1NT – 17 points and stoppers in Clubs

5.      ♠  K 10 5     ♥  A J 10     ♦  J 10 8 5   ♣   Q J 9 

 Answer – Pass – 12 points, only 3/3 in majors, just wait

6.      ♠  A Q 5 3 2     ♥    Q 10       ♦  A J 9 8      ♣  10 4   

 Answer – 1S – 13 points and 5 card suit