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 selected hand 316 — Weak 2 opening View details

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

Planning

Leave the diamonds and clubs till the last.

South

9 6
A K J 8 7 5
10 6
8 3
HCP: 8
Shape: 2-6-2-2
Balanced: no
Coaching mode

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

5-10 HCP. 6+ hearts

Suggested bid for South: 2♥

Select South’s opening call: