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 287 — Jacoby View details

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

Planning

Jacoby is more than just a transfer.

South

A K 10 3
K 9
A Q 5 4
10 6 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes
Coaching mode

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

15-17 HCP, balanced hand

Suggested bid for South: 1NT

Select South’s opening call: