Problems from the '95 Palm Springs Regional

1. IMPs, long match, none vul, you hold

    AKJ10x --- Ax AKQxxx

   YOU	LHO	CHO	RHO
   2?	Pass	2*	2
   3	4	Dbl	Pass
   ?

   ? Do you
   * Game force

2. IMPs, long match, none vul, you hold

    A A9x AK10xx Q109x

   You	Partner
   1	1
   2	2
   ?

3. IMPs, none vul, short match

   	A9xxxx --- A98x K9x
   	KQxx KQ9xx 10x Ax

   After a revealing auction in which the defenders know your exact shape and approximate point-count, you reach 6 against the Q lead. Plan the play.

4. IMPs, long match, unfavorable, you deal

    Kx A10x AK AKJxxx What's your plan?

5. Entries are not a problem. No trumps.

   Dummy

   A98x

   Declarer

   Qxxx

   You need three tricks and can't get them to lead the suit. What's the best play?