Warning: You are about to embark on a Jurassic journey. All bridge players are invited to try this bidding challenge based on six problems from a past tournament. When and where? That’s my little secret, but you can be sure it was a long time ago. All you have to do is choose your call as South from the choices offered.
In September 2002 these problems were presented as a poll, with 900 entrants from 105 locations. The poll is closed, but you can still try it as a quiz and find your score immediately. Analyses and tournament highlights are also available.
Assume both sides use Standard American bidding (unless noted otherwise) with strong notrumps (15-17), five-card majors and weak two-bids. The object is find the best calls based on judgment so only basic conventions are allowed. For a system reference, see my outline of Standard American Bridge.
Your call: Pass 4 4 NT 5 5 5
Your call: Pass 2 2 NT 3 (weak, sign-off) 3 NT
Your call: 3 NT 4 4 4 NT 5
Your call: Pass 3 3 NT 4 4 5
Your call: 3 3 3 4 (Gerber) 4 NT
As South, indicate your call and whether or not you would have opened. (Choose one letter A-F)
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Challenge 7Y01 by Richard Pavlicek
Challenge 7Y01 by Richard Pavlicek