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Control Bids


Control Bids

Control bidding is a key part of looking for slam. While Keycard Blackwood will prevent you from bidding slam missing 2 Keycards, control bidding is how you can know that when you get to slam you won't be losing the first two tricks in a side suit. The standard method of control bidding is to show a first or second round control: an ace, a king, a singleton or a void. In order to control bid, you need to have suit agreement and be in a game forcing auction. See how well you know your control bids in this quiz. 

You are South. None Vul. What is your call on the auction below? 

♠ J10987  
♥ A98  
♦ 98  
♣ K32
 

WestNorthEastSouth
   1♠  Pass  1♠
 Pass  3♠  Pass  ?
Choose One:

Pass

4♠

4♠

4♠

4NT

You are South. None Vul. What is your call on the auction below? 

 

♠ K10987  
♥ AK3  
♦ K43  
♣ 32
 

WestNorthEastSouth
   1♠  Pass  1♠
 Pass  3♠  Pass  ?
Choose One:

Pass

4♠

4♠

4♠

4♠

4NT

You are South. None Vul. What is your call on the auction below? 

 

♠ K109872  
♥ 8  
♦ AK2  
♣ KQ2
 

WestNorthEastSouth
   1♠  Pass  1♠
 Pass  3♠  Pass  ?
Choose One:

Pass

4♠

4♠

4♠

4♠

4NT

Other

You are South. None Vul. What is your call on the auction below? 

 

♠ AQJ98  
♥ K1098  
♦ 43  
♣ A2
 

WestNorthEastSouth
       1♠
 Pass  2♠*  Pass  ?

*Game forcing with 4 hearts

Choose One:

2NT

3♠

3♠

4♠

4♠

Other

You are South. None Vul. What is your call on the auction below? 

 

♠ AQ109  
♥ AJ92  
♦ Q987  
♣ 3
 

WestNorthEastSouth
   1♠  Pass  4♠*
 Pass  4♠  Pass  ?

*Splinter Bid promising 4-card support, shortness in clubs, and game forcing values

Choose One:

Pass

4♠

4NT

5♠

Other