Bridge Problem 17
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Q 6
K 9 5
Q J 4
A Q J 6 3
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As South you hold the above hand.
The bidding is as follows:
South | West | North | East |
1 | 1 | 1 | Pass |
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Problem: What should South bid?
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Q 6
K 9 5
Q J 4
A Q J 6 3
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Solution:
You have a reasonable opening, but you are not strong enough to become enthusiastic right away. The choice is between 1NT or 2. It is more important to indicate a balanced hand with a stopper in opponents' suit than to re-bid a good five-card minor. The correct bid therefore is 1NT.
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