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.

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

Planning

With 4 card support and 6-9 HCP, Bergen is the convention that best describes your hand.

South

♠ Q J 5

♥ K J 9 7 5

♦ A 6 2

♣ A 4

HCP: 15

Shape: 3-5-3-2

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP 5 card heart suit

Suggested bid for South: 1♥

Select South’s opening call: