e-Vil Files 16
How many of our readers play on Thursday nights? Those who do not should seriously consider it, because the Thursday deals always produce some really great hands. Thursday 24 September was no exception. Here are some bidding problems for readers. I have asked my panel of Open players for their opinion, and will collate their responses. Readers of the “e-Vil Files”, can take part by sending in their answers. The highest scoring answers, as scored by the panel, will win a copy of my booklet on Twos and No Trumps. Please note: I have put the hand with the bidding problem as SOUTH in every instance, for convenience and consistency. All problems are from a MATCH POINT session.
1. Dealer North ALL Vul
The bidding has been:
| South | West | North | East |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1 | Pass |
| 1NT | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ? |
Your bid, holding
| JT |
 654 |
| AKJ72 |
| T73 |
2. Dealer North EW Vul
The bidding has been:
| South | West | North | East |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1 | Pass |
| 1 | Pass | 1 | Pass |
| ? |
Your bid, holding
| A852 |
| KQJ4 |
| 63 |
| Q62 |
3. Dealer West ALL Vul
The bidding has been:
| South | West | North | East |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1 | Pass |
| 2 | Pass | 3 | Pass |
| ? |
Your bid, holding
| 6 |
| T |
| AQ943 |
| KQJT42 |
4. Dealer North Nil Vul
The bidding has been:
| South | West | North | East |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 21 | Pass |
| ? |
1. Game Force or 22-14 balanced
Your bid, holding
| QT8 |
| Q8 |
| A862 |
| AT64 |
5. Dealer N All Vul
The bidding:
| South | West | North | East |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1 | Pass |
| 1 | Pass | 1 | Pass |
| ? |
Your bid holding:
| KQ2 |
| A |
| AT32 |
| QT864 |
