Bidding practice

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.

Playing curated hand 2.1 — New Minor Forcing Sequence View details

West’s turn to bid.

South
Pass

Auction so far

NESW
Pass

West

A J 8
A J 5
10 5 2
A K Q 8
HCP: 19
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Coaching mode

Suggested bid for West: 1♣

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

13-21 HCP, no 5-card major: open the longer minor (1C when clubs >= diamonds).

Select West’s bid: