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

Stayman asks partner to bid his four-card major and a bid of 2 diamonds or 2 NT would be a denial.

South

♠ A Q 6

♥ K J 8 4

♦ A 10 5

♣ K 7 2

HCP: 17

Shape: 3-4-3-3

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: