Bidding practice

New hand 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.

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

South

♠ A Q 5 4

♥ Q J 9 7

♦ 8 5

♣ A 7 3

HCP: 13

Shape: 4-4-2-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

Suggested bid for South: 1♣

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

13-21 HCP, no 5-card major: open the longer minor (1C when clubs >= diamonds).

Select South’s opening call: