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

Jacoby 2NT.
This is the third case where partner has a 4card support of openers suit.
The first was with 6-9 points and a bid of 3C
the second is 10-12 points, and a bid of 3D
This is the 3rd, with 13+ points, and a bid of 2NT.
Make sure that you and your partner have agreed these conventions.

South

♠ K J 10 7 4

♥ A 4

♦ K Q 8 5

♣ A 7

HCP: 17

Shape: 5-2-4-2

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP with 5+ spades

Suggested bid for South: 1♠

Select South’s opening call: