North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?
North
♠
A 6 4
♥
A 9 6
♦
Q 8 7
♣
A J 8 4
HCP: 15
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Coaching mode
15-17 HCP, balanced hand
Planning
We don't always find a fit.
When between us we have 7 in a suit, and the opponents hold 3/3, the 4th card is often the trick that saves us.