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 428 — Jacoby 2NT: View details

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

Planning

Responder shows game-forcing support; opener signs off in game with a minimum opening hand and no shortness to show.

South

A J 9 7 4
K 6
Q 8 5
K 7 3
HCP: 13
Shape: 5-2-3-3
Balanced: yes

Select South’s opening call: