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
♠
A K 4
♥
A Q
♦
K 8 3
♣
Q J 9 7 2
HCP: 19
Shape: 3-2-3-5
Balanced: yes
Planning
Having asked for kings, we forfeit the option of playing in 6 clubs.