Deal 16 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
11NTpass BID 
 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ K Q 8 3
A 8 6 5
6 5
♣ 10 7 6
 

 
Deal 16 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
11NTpass2♣
pass2pass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

You treat partner's 1NT Overcall the same as a 1NT Opening.
You use Stayman and bid 2♣. Partner replies 2.
What is your next bid?
  ♠ K Q 8 3
A 8 6 5
6 5
♣ 10 7 6
 

 
Deal 16 ♠ J 10 9
K 10 7 3
A J 10
♣ A Q 5
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
11NTpass2♣
pass2pass3
passpasspass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

You treat partner's 1NT Overcall the same as a 1NT Opening.
You use Stayman and bid 2♣. Partner replies 2.
What is your next bid?


You have 9 points, an invitational strength hand.
You bid 3, inviting partner to go to game with a maximum.
He declines your invitation.


 Deal 17 
  ♠ K Q 8 3
A 8 6 5
6 5
♣ 10 7 6