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

With a 2NT opening, partner immediately has the combined point count, and should therefor decide how high the bidding will go.

South

♠ A K J 9 3

♥ A Q 4

♦ A 8 6

♣ K 5

HCP: 21

Shape: 5-3-3-2

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

20-21 HCP no indication of shape

Suggested bid for South: 2NT

Select South’s opening call: