West is the dealer.
How would you bid the E/W hands?
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Gino's Suggestion(s)
Slam is certain. How should you bid the grand slam?
Option A - The practical auction
2NT-7NT
Pass
You have 37 HCP combined. You are not missing an ace.
Option B - The practical auction, using Gerber
2NT-4♣
4♠-5♣
5♠-7NT
Pass
Make sure you have all the kings and aces. Tip: discuss Gerber and follow ups with partner.
Option C - The creative auction
2NT-4♦
4♥-4NT
5♠-7NT
Pass
Use Texas transfer with only 5 hearts to be able to establish hearts as trump. Then bid 4NT as RKCB to discover whether partner holds the ♥Q, a most important card for the grand slam.
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