But what to bid?

How others might've

bidandmade

#1	+	<-- click the + to show/hide one possible Bidding Sequence
West			North	East	South
-			1H	???
				p	1S
p			1NT	p	p
p
-			System: Acol (Benji)
suggest a different Bidding Sequence

bid	explained at....
#2	+	<-- click the + for explanation of relevant Bidding Techniques
1H	Bal, 12 to 19 HCPs, weak NT
1S	After 1 Suit, No fit, but alternative suit
1NT	Bal, 12 to 19 HCPs, weak NT



			Hand evaluation

#3	+	<-- click the + for ideas on the Opening Lead
Opening Lead: East , J Reasons, when playing in No Trumps: 1. long suit, ideally strong 2. unbid suit 3. top of sequence, promising 3 honours

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Bridge Deal

from the deal bank

You: East

Dealer: North
Vulnerability: E-W

Source: HEX Jones 4809
For use by: Intermediate

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Click on "q1" below to see question 1, and on "A1" to see the answer.

Question 1

East, you've got an opening strength hand. What should you bid?

Answer

Nothing! You don't have a 5-card suit, and a 1NT overcall would promise 15-18 HCP to your sweet and trusting partner.

To examine how other people might have bid, look inside box #1 in the right-hand column (>>>), by clicking on the pink "+ button".

To see a suggested Opening Lead, look inside box #3 on the right (>>>).

Then make a plan! Think for a bit about how you'd play this contract.

If box #4 is there for this deal (>>>), see how others might have planned the play...