Challenge 7W25 Main Analyses

Another Time, Another Place

by Richard Pavlicek

When shadows grow, I’ll miss the glow that only you can survive. But then, I have no idea what I’m talking about. While you’re here, try this bidding challenge based on six problems from a past tournament. When and where? That’s my little secret for now, though you’re welcome to guess from the clues on this page. But don’t worry about that. All you have to do is choose your call as South from the choices offered.

In March 2001 these problems were presented as a poll, with 294 entrants from 77 locations.
The poll is closed, but you can still try it as a quiz and find your score immediately.

Assume both sides use Standard American bidding (except as noted) with 15-17 notrumps, five-card majors and weak two-bids. Object is to find the best call based on judgment so only basic conventions are allowed. For a system reference, see Standard American Bridge.

So what are you waiting for? The time is now, and the place is here, so bid ‘em like you got ‘em!

Problem 1

IMPs		N-S Vul		You, South, hold:

`West`	North	`EAST` 3	South ?	K 5 K 10 6 2 K A Q 8 7 6 2

			Your call? P X 3 NT 4

Problem 2

IMPs		None Vul		You, South, hold:

`West`	`North`	`EAST` 1	`South` ?	A K 10 2 10 Q J 9 6 3 2 K 6

			Your call? P X 1 2 2 (Michaels)

Problem 3

IMPs		E-W Vul		You, South, hold:

West Pass	`North` 2	EAST Pass Pass	`South` 1 ?	A Q 9 7 2 7 6 5 3 K A K 4

			Your call? 2 2 2 NT 3 3 NT

Problem 4

IMPs		None Vul		You, South, hold:

`West` Pass Pass	`North` 3 4	`East` Pass Pass	`SOUTH` 1 3 ?	A K J 9 8 A K J 7 7 2 8 5

			Your call? 4 4 4 NT 5 5 5 6

Problem 5

IMPs		Both Vul		You, South, hold:

West 1 ¹ Pass	North Dbl Dbl	East 2 Pass	SOUTH Pass Pass ?	10 8 6 3 2 10 Q 8 6 3 2 Q 3

1. often four cards			Your call? P 2 NT 3 4

Problem 6

IMPs		E-W Vul		You, South, hold:

West 1	`North` 2	East Pass	`SOUTH` 1 ?	A K Q 4 2 A 7 6 5 J 6 5 3

			Your call? 2 2 NT 3 3 NT 4

Click to see how you did

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