Hand of the day #256
The Aces On Bridge by Bobby Wolff In today's deal North's raise of four spades t...
This conundrum was written by Barbara Seagram's and was originally published in the book Barbara's Bridge Tips - you can find out all about it further down the page.
This quiz is about The Balancing Act.
El 1
In direct seat, you would pass. In balancing seat, you should bid 1NT. (You have 16 HCP for a fleeting instant, having added those temporary 3 points!)
El 2
Now you really do have 17 HCP. In direct seat, you would overcall 1NT; in balancing seat, you double first and then bid notrump later.
El 3
In direct seat, you would pass with this tired, moth-eaten spade suit. In balancing seat, you must overcall 1♠. Don't sell out cheaply to 1♣.
El 4
In direct seat, you would pass. In balancing seat, make a takeout double.
Hand 5
In direct or balancing seat, you must pass. Your only decent suit is clubs, and the opponents will have a most unpleasant time in their 1♣ contract.
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