Bidding practice

Coaching on

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.

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

Planning

These are the opening bids. They follow close to the sayc standard.
13 - 19 … 1 club No 5c major, less than 4 diamonds.If 4 clubs and 4 diamonds, then bid 1 diamond.
13 - 19 … 1 diamond No 5c major, 4 or more diamonds
13 - 19 … 1 heart 5 or more hearts. If 16 - 19 points, could also have 5 spades.
13 - 19 … 1 spade 5 or more spades. could also have 5 hearts
15 - 17 … 1 NT Balanced distribition

22 - 24 … 2 clubs point count only, forcing to game
20 – 21 … 2 NT point count only

6 - 11 … 2 diamonds At least 6 cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
6 - 11 … 2 hearts At least 6 cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
6 - 11 … 2 spades At least 6 cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5

5 - 9 … 3 clubs At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 diamonds At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 hearts At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 spades At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5

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

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

With 17 points, 1NT is considered, but with 2 doubletons, not advised. With a 6 card diamond suit, 1 diamond is recommended

Suggested bid for North: 1♦

Select North’s opening call: