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 Weekly Bridge Quiz January, 2026 from Tribune Content Agency    
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2026-01-24 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 7 6   ♥ A 10 9 3
♦ A Q J 5   ♣ 7

Right-hand opponent opens 2H, weak. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 5   ♥ 6 5
♦ K 7 5   ♣ A K Q 5 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S 2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 6 5   ♥ 7 6 4
♦ 8 6 4   ♣ K 8

EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH
1D Pass 1H 1S
2H ?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 9 7 5 2   ♥ 6
♦ Q   ♣ A 7 6 4 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 2NT* Pass
3H** Pass 4H Pass
?
*Game-forcing spade raise

**Shortness

What call would you make?
Q 5 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 8 7 4   ♥ Q J 10 7
♦ 8   ♣ A 10 9 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1NT Pass 2C Pass
2D Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 8 3   ♥ A K
♦ Q 8 7 2   ♣ Q 10 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1D Pass 1H ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2026-01-26 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 7 6   ♥ A 10 9 3
♦ A Q J 5   ♣ 7

Right-hand opponent opens 2H, weak. What call would you make?
Double is out with a singleton club. Pass, 2S, and 2NT all have flaws, but we like 2NT best.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 5   ♥ 6 5
♦ K 7 5   ♣ A K Q 5 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S 2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
You probably want to be in 3NT if partner has a spade stopper, but don’t bid 2S. That shows a heart fit. Just describe your hand. Bid 3C.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 6 5   ♥ 7 6 4
♦ 8 6 4   ♣ K 8

EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH
1D Pass 1H 1S
2H ?
What call would you make?
Many would have overcalled with this hand. We applaud your pass, but don’t go wild now. This hand is worth an invitation, so bid 3H to show that.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 9 7 5 2   ♥ 6
♦ Q   ♣ A 7 6 4 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 2NT* Pass
3H** Pass 4H Pass
?
*Game-forcing spade raise

**Shortness

What call would you make?
This hand has potential but leave further adventures to partner. Bid 4S.
Q 5 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 8 7 4   ♥ Q J 10 7
♦ 8   ♣ A 10 9 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1NT Pass 2C Pass
2D Pass ?
What call would you make?
This hand is too good to invite. Bid 3NT.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 8 3   ♥ A K
♦ Q 8 7 2   ♣ Q 10 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1D Pass 1H ?
What call would you make?
Bid 1NT. That shows the same thing even after both opponents have bid. Some use the bid as a weak take out, but what do you do with a good hand like this?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2026-01-17 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 10   ♥ J 8 6 5
♦ A Q 7   ♣ A 7 6

Right-hand opponent opens 1D. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 9 4   ♥ A K Q 6 4
♦ Void   ♣ J 7 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 2NT* Pass
?
*Game-forcing heart raise, at least four trumps.

What call would you make?
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q 10 7 5   ♥ K J 7
♦ 3   ♣ A K Q 9

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2H Pass Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 10 9 7 4   ♥ Void
♦ K J 7 6 5   ♣ K 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ 10 7 6
♦ K Q 10 5   ♣ A K 6 5 4

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10 8 5 4   ♥ 8
♦ A 10 6 5 3   ♣ 10 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1S Pass
2S Pass ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2026-01-19 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 10   ♥ J 8 6 5
♦ A Q 7   ♣ A 7 6

Right-hand opponent opens 1D. What call would you make?
We think this is slightly too strong for 1NT. Double, planning to bid NT next unless partner bids hearts.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 9 4   ♥ A K Q 6 4
♦ Void   ♣ J 7 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 2NT* Pass
?
*Game-forcing heart raise, at least four trumps.

What call would you make?
Slam is possible, but partner must have a club control. Bid 3D showing shortness. Give partner a chance to make a control bid in clubs.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q 10 7 5   ♥ K J 7
♦ 3   ♣ A K Q 9

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2H Pass Pass
?
What call would you make?
Don’t double. Your heart strength means partner is unlikely to have trap passed and you can’t stand a diamond bid from him. Bid 3C.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 10 9 7 4   ♥ Void
♦ K J 7 6 5   ♣ K 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
Way too strong for 2S. Open 1S.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ 10 7 6
♦ K Q 10 5   ♣ A K 6 5 4

As dealer, what call would you make?
1C will leave you with an awkward rebid should partner respond 1S or 1NT. Open 1D, planning to rebid 2C.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10 8 5 4   ♥ 8
♦ A 10 6 5 3   ♣ 10 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1S Pass
2S Pass ?
What call would you make?
This decent hand just got better. If you’re not willing to bid 4S, at least make a game try of 3D. We prefer 3D, barely.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2026-01-10 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 8 6 5 4   ♥ A 9 4
♦ Q 10 7   ♣ 4

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2C. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 5   ♥ K J 8 7 5
♦ K J 4   ♣ A K 9

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S Pass 1NT ?
What call would you make?
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ A 10 9 7 6 4
♦ A 8 3   ♣ 7 6 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
2H Pass 2NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 6   ♥ 8 3 2
♦ K 7 6 5   ♣ K J 4

Right-hand opponent opens 1S. What call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 3   ♥ J 9 7
♦ A Q 6 2   ♣ J 7 6

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass Pass 1S Pass
?
You made the disciplined pass at your first turn. What now?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 5   ♥ A 9 5 4
♦ A K   ♣ J 10 9 6 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
Pass Pass 2D ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2026-01-12 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 8 6 5 4   ♥ A 9 4
♦ Q 10 7   ♣ 4

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2C. What call would you make?
You need 10 points to bid a new suit at the 2-level. Is this hand worth 10 points? Of course it is. Bid 2S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 5   ♥ K J 8 7 5
♦ K J 4   ♣ A K 9

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S Pass 1NT ?
What call would you make?
Partner may have a poor hand with spade length. We would bid 2H, but this is a dangerous bid. The opponents might learn our telephone number.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ A 10 9 7 6 4
♦ A 8 3   ♣ 7 6 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
2H Pass 2NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
Partner is asking minimum or maximum. A good test is: Would we force to game with this hand over a 15-17 one no trump opening? Yes we would! Bid 3D, showing a feature.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 6   ♥ 8 3 2
♦ K 7 6 5   ♣ K J 4

Right-hand opponent opens 1S. What call would you make?
Decent hand, but there is no good bid for it. Pass.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 3   ♥ J 9 7
♦ A Q 6 2   ♣ J 7 6

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass Pass 1S Pass
?
You made the disciplined pass at your first turn. What now?
Don’t get too excited. Hopefully you play Drury and can bid 2C to show a good raise. Failing that, bid 3S.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 5   ♥ A 9 5 4
♦ A K   ♣ J 10 9 6 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
Pass Pass 2D ?
What call would you make?
Ugly, but this is why they pre-empt. We would bid 3C, not liking it one bit.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2026-01-03 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 9   ♥ 8 2
♦ A K Q 2   ♣ 10 8 5

Right-hand opponent opens 1C. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 7   ♥ K J 6 4
♦ 9 8 6 5   ♣ J 9

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S 2D 3D* ?
*Spade raise, at least invitational values

What call would you make?
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 5   ♥ A Q J 8 7 4 3
♦ A Q   ♣ A 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 1NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 3   ♥ 8 6 5 3
♦ A 8 7   ♣ J 8 7 4

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 8 6   ♥ Q 9 3
♦ K 10 7 5   ♣ 5 2

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S 2S* Pass ?
*Hearts and a minor, at least 5-5.

What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 9 5 4   ♥ 7 6 2
♦ Q J 4   ♣ Q 7

Right-hand opponent opens 1C. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2026-01-05 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 9   ♥ 8 2
♦ A K Q 2   ♣ 10 8 5

Right-hand opponent opens 1C. What call would you make?
You can’t double without heart support and the hand is too good to pass. Bid 1S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 7   ♥ K J 6 4
♦ 9 8 6 5   ♣ J 9

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S 2D 3D* ?
*Spade raise, at least invitational values

What call would you make?
The hand is not good enough for a bid and double shows a high diamond honor, not a raise. Pass.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 5   ♥ A Q J 8 7 4 3
♦ A Q   ♣ A 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 1NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
This hand is too good for a three-heart rebid. Bid 4H.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 3   ♥ 8 6 5 3
♦ A 8 7   ♣ J 8 7 4

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
Charles Goren recommended you have 6 points for a response. Most modern players will respond with 5 points, especially if it includes an ace. Bid 1NT.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 8 6   ♥ Q 9 3
♦ K 10 7 5   ♣ 5 2

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1S 2S* Pass ?
*Hearts and a minor, at least 5-5.

What call would you make?
Bid 2NT, asking partner for his minor. Should he show a diamond suit, bid 4H next.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 9 5 4   ♥ 7 6 2
♦ Q J 4   ♣ Q 7

Right-hand opponent opens 1C. What call would you make?
We hate to recommend an overcall with this junk, but most modern players will do it. We surrender. Bid 1S.