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

With 2 equal length majors, bid the higher ranking first.

North

♠ A K 7 6 5

♥ A Q 9 8 4

♦ Q 2

♣ J

HCP: 16

Shape: 5-5-2-1

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

13-10 HCP 5c major

Suggested bid for North: 1♠

Select North’s opening call: