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 curated hand 8.1 — Stayman Over 2NT Opening View details

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

North

K J 7
K Q 7 3
A Q J 3
A 8
HCP: 20
Shape: 3-4-4-2
Balanced: yes
Coaching mode

Suggested bid for North: 2NT

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

20-21 HCP, balanced shape: open 2NT.

Select North’s opening call: