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.

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

Planning

Not all contracts are at game level.

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

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

With 13 HCP, no 5-card major: open 1C when diamonds are less than 4

Suggested bid for South: 1♣

Select South’s opening call: