Bid and Play Challenge
A. North opens the bidding. Bid the N/S hands. B. In 3NT East leads the S10. Dummy covers with the SJ and West plays the SQ. How should...
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eldad ginossar
- Mar 29, 2023
- 2 min
The Best Hand Becomes the Dummy
If you can, deal this hand and play it with friends. My suggested auction: East's Bidding East opens 2C based on playing strength. With...
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eldad ginossar
- Feb 1, 2023
- 1 min
Evaluate a Special Hand
You are West. Everyone is vulnerable. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) opens 1NT. What should you bid? Scroll down for Gino's suggestion...
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eldad ginossar
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
Defend 4H
You are South, defending 4H. Partner leads a spade, dummy plays the SQ: 1. Should you win with the ace or king? Why? 2. Which suit(s) in...
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eldad ginossar
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Play 1NT
You are West. How do you play 1NT when: 1. North leads a heart? (first and second trick play) 2. North leads a diamond? (first trick...
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eldad ginossar
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Bid and Play 4S
1. How would you bid the E/W hands? N/S does not interfere. You and partner play Bergen Raises and Jacoby 2NT. 2. You are West. You...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
INT PROBLEM 16
East is the dealer. 1. Should East open 2â™ ? 2. If East opens 2â™ , how should West proceed? 3. If West chooses to invite to game, which bid...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Declarer Problem #11
South is the dealer. Bid the N/S hands. Can you employ Bergen Raises? In 4♥, you are South the declarer. West leads a club. East plays...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Overcall a Suit or Double?
South opens 1♦. Bid the E/W hands. Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or explanation Gino's Suggestion and a Short...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
The Weak Jump Overcall
East is the dealer. The auction: First round: East opens 1♣. South overcalls 1♥. West doubles (negative double). North bids 2♦. Second...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Jan 15, 2022
- 1 min
Defend Against 3NT
Against 3NT, East leads the 4th best spade. How should E/W defend? (Assume that declarer finesses in diamonds, losing to West’s ♦Q.)...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Jan 1, 2022
- 1 min
Not by the Book
You are South, the dealer. What would you open? Assume you open 1♥. Partner responds 1♠. What should you rebid? Scroll down for the full...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Advancing Cappelletti
You are South. West opens 1NT. Partner overcalls 2♣ playing the Cappelletti convention, showing a single suit. East bids 2♦, explained as...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Nov 14, 2021
- 1 min
The 6-6 Hand #2
You are the opener. Should you open 1♠or 1♥. Why? Assume you opened 1♠. Left hand opponent passes. Partner supports 2♠. Right hand...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
Defend Against 4H
You are West, the defender against 4♥. Partner leads the ♠Q. Plan your defense. Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
You Snooze, You Lose
You are North, the declarer in 4♥. East leads the ♦K. Play the first 5 tricks. Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Oct 15, 2021
- 1 min
Free Bid Situation
You open 1♣. Partner responds 1H. Your right hand opponent (RHO) overcalls 2♦. What should you rebid? Scroll down for the full hand, a...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
Which Suit to Establish in 3NT?
You are West, the declarer in 3NT. North leads the ♥J. You play the ♥Q. How should you continue, if in trick 1: South plays low heart...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Passive Opening Leads
East is the dealer. How should you bid the E/W hands? (N/S is silent) Against 4♥ should South’s opening lead be active or passive? Which...
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Eldad Ginossar
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Play 3NT
You are West, the declarer in 3NT. North leads the â™ 5. Plan your play. How many sure winners you hold in spades? Which suit should you...
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