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 55 — Stayman View details

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

North

A Q 6 5
K 7
A 8 6
K 7 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 4-2-3-3
Balanced: no
Coaching mode

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

15-17 HCP, balanced hand

Suggested bid for North: 1NT

Select North’s opening call: