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 5.1 — Minor Rebid and Heart Preference View details

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

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: open the longer minor (1C when clubs >= diamonds).

Select North’s opening call: