Problem set: June 2025
Respondent: Steve White (D4)
Problem A
Steve White: Yes. Seems automatic, despite realizing that responding 2H could would better
Problem B
Steve White: Four hearts. Seems automatic. Don’t even see any reasonable alternative. Even if 4m is a cue (probably is), not a good choice. Even if 4S is a splinter (probably isn’t), not a good choice. [What could 4S be other than a splinter, with no Drury? Maybe KQ KQ xxxxx xxxx?]
Part A was unanimous among panelists and solvers for Yes.
Here are the results for Part B
Link to moderator’s write-up, if you are interested
No, there is no part A.
Three choices seem possible. Especially both vol at imps, pass is conceivable, since it’s a top when right. 2S is unlikely to be a good contract, but it may be best and is extremely unlikely to get doubled. 3D is harder to judge. It might be a very good contract, but could be bad, and could get doubled.
Leaning toward 3D, the contract I think most likely to produce a plus score.
