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

The Bergen raise gives opener very good information regarding shape and point value of partners hand.

North

♠ A K 10 9 5

♥ K 5 4

♦ 8 7

♣ K 6 3

HCP: 13

Shape: 5-3-2-3

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 spade suit.

Suggested bid for North: 1♠

Select North’s opening call: