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 curated hand 1.1 — Jump Rebid to 3NT View details

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

North

5 2
A Q 2
A K 8 7 4 2
A 10
HCP: 17
Shape: 2-3-6-2
Balanced: no
Coaching mode

Suggested bid for North: 1♦

Note: your shape, your points, partner's call, and whether the opponents have entered the auction.

13-21 HCP, no 5-card major, diamonds longer than clubs: open 1D.

Select North’s opening call: