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 057 — Jacoby View details

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

North

A K 7 6
A J 5 4
A 4
J 10
HCP: 17
Shape: 4-4-2-2
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: