Some Problems, 02/20

1. IMPs, short matches, favorable, you hold

    AKJ9x K104x Jx Ax

   You	LHO	CHO	RHO
   1	2	3*	Pass
   4	5	Dbl	Pass
   ?

   3 = + , 9+ cards in the suits, limit raise+ values

2. Matchpoints, both vul, you are 3rd hand

   	J108 Q1063 Q1054 AQ
   		AQ952 KJ52 982 4

   CHO	Dummy	You	Declarer
   Pass	Pass	1	2
   4	Pass	Pass	5
   Dbl	Pass	?

   Yes, they always seem to bid like this.

   a) Do you pass or bid?

   You lead 4th best and use upside-down carding.

   b) Let's say you pass. Partner leads the 4, queen. What's your plan?

3. Matchpoints, favorable, you are 3rd hand

   	J93 105 A1076 KQ52
   		Q62 A76 543 10943

   CHO	Dummy	You	Declarer
   	Pass	Pass	1NT (15-17)
   Pass	3NT	All Pass

   OK, they don't always bid at the 5-level.

   You lead 4th best and use upside-down carding.

   Partner leads the 7, three. What's your plan?