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

North

♠ A K Q J 8 4

♥ K 2

♦ A 3

♣ 7 6 5

HCP: 17

Shape: 6-2-2-3

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP and 6 card spade suit

Suggested bid for North: 1♠

Select North’s opening call: