North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?
North
♠
A Q 9
♥
Q 9 8
♦
6
♣
K Q J 6 3 2
HCP: 14
Shape: 3-3-1-6
Balanced: no
Coaching mode
13-19 HCP, no 5-card major: open the longer minor (1C when clubs >= diamonds).
Planning
With no fit, we still ask if there are enough points between us for a game contract.