Bidding practice
The most widely-played natural bidding system in North America. 5-card majors, strong 1NT (15-17), strong 2C, weak twos, Stayman, and Jacoby transfers.
South is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?
South
♠
7 4
♥
A K Q 8 5
♦
A J 3
♣
K 9 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 2-5-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Choose the safer game in the known major fit rather than chasing notrump when the opponents have shown a dangerous suit.