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

After an opening of 1NT, responder invites with 2NT on a balanced hand with 8-9 HCP; opener can accept with a maximum or strong 16/17 and good controls.

South

♠ A Q 6

♥ A Q 5

♦ A 9 4

♣ J 8 6 2

HCP: 17

Shape: 3-3-3-4

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

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

Suggested bid for South: 1NT

Select South’s opening call: