SOLVER: Patricia McDermott
        8015 Buford Commons
        N. Chesterfield VA 23235
        U.S.A.

Your Solutions for the April 2022 Contest
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PROBLEM A: 3 Notrump
PROBLEM B: 2 Notrump
PROBLEM C: 1 Spade
PROBLEM D: 4 Clubs
PROBLEM E: Double
PROBLEM F: 3 Diamonds
PROBLEM G: 2 Spades
PROBLEM H: Club 7

Problem A: 4
Problem B: 1NT
Problem C: Double
Problem D: 4
Problem E: Double
Problem F: Double
Problem G: 3
Problem H: A

Problem G: The way I see it partner's hand is not limited. There is a possibility of slam in clubs.
                  I'm in a quandary about showing the spade for fear partner may misconstrue the
                  meaning. But bidding 3S inviting 3nt, I can correct by bidding 4 clubs. Then we might
                  get to 6 clubs. But still thinking.

SOLUTIONS FOR:
Patricia McDermott
8015 Buford Commons
N. Chesterfield VA 23235
U.S.A.

PROBLEM A: (a3)
PROBLEM B: 3 Notrump
PROBLEM C: 2 Notrump
PROBLEM D: Pass
PROBLEM E: 2 Notrump
PROBLEM F: 3 Notrump
PROBLEM G: Double
PROBLEM H: Heart 4

  So where is your update Jim?

Problem A: 2nt I decided if I bid the spades the wrong hand is ruffing. I ruled out raising clubs
                        because partner could have 3 clubs. Partner could have a heart card so:2nt.
Problem B: 3D   I have a very nice hand opposite a jump shift, a game force. So 3d can be
                        temporizing or showing values. Along with KQ hearts slam is very possible.
Problem C: 4C   We might have game in clubs but not enough strength to go directly. I'm afraid
                        if we stayed in NT the opponents can defeat us with their run in hearts.
Problem D: 3D   I'm raising the diamonds rather than showing 6 hearts. A diamond slam is possible.
Problem E: 3NT  I'm still doubtful with 3nt with the two flaws. 3 hearts is a good idea. but....
Problem F: Double   I like the BWS coaching...........
Problem G: Double   I think action is needed but I don't think the hand is strong enough to bid 4C.
Problme H: S A   I decided to go with the S A because leading a club can finesse partner and gives
                         the declarer a chance to pitch on a long dummy suit.
                               

First peak, first presentations:
Problem A: 3C: Tells partner I don't have 5 spades but do have clubs with him, a waiting bid. His next
                        bid will determine what I will do next.
Problem B: 3NT: Need to think more about this. Yes, he has 19 pts but, first, could be a 3-card suit,
                         and second, with 10 pts, may not make enough for slam.
Problem C: 4C: Not sure about this. May change my mind later. 3D shows interested in slam, 4th suit
                       forcing. Need to think about this some more, or raising clubs. I can show D control
                       later.
Problem D: 3D for now. Partner made a game force bid so I can take my time, always rebid hearts
                       later to show 6.
Problem E: 3NT: Seems we had a hand like this recently. The winning bid was 3nt holding the J10x
                        of the unbid suit. OFC more thought needed.
Problem F: 2H: What's the catch? Too simple.
Problem G: Dble: I have both majors. Hope partner names his best major.
Problem H: The lead, always, always a big problem. Passive? Attaching? I hate leading the S Ace.
                 Club 4?, 7? 5?
Ok everyone, this may be the one and only time I'll have the guts to do this. Have at it, anyone who cares to do so.