North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?
North
♠
K 7 2
♥
A Q 6 3
♦
K J 5
♣
A 9 4
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-4-3-3
Balanced: yes
Coaching mode
15-17 HCP, balanced hand
Planning
Stayman will not always find a suit, but finding your combined point count is just as useful