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.

Playing selected hand 273 — Inviting Game over 1NT: View details

South is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?

Planning

Responder invites with 2NT, but opener passes with a minimum 15-count and no competitive features.

South

A Q 8
K 9 4
Q J 6
K 8 7 2
HCP: 15
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes

Select South’s opening call: