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 selected hand 292 — Stayman View details

South is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?

Planning

Sometimes, with a good lead, you are down before you can even get up.

South

10 9 8 6
A 9 3 2
6
A 7 5 2
HCP: 8
Shape: 4-4-1-4
Balanced: no
Coaching mode

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

Only 8 points

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s opening call: