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.

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

West

♠ J 9 5

♥ A 7

♦ A K J 7

♣ A 10 9 3

HCP: 17

Shape: 3-2-4-4

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

Suggested bid for West: 1NT

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

15-17 HCP, balanced shape: open 1NT.

Select West’s opening call: