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

a Bergen raise is able to give partner a fairly accurate point count and shape.

South

♠ A Q 5

♥ J 10 6 4

♦ A 8 4

♣ 8 5 2

HCP: 11

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.

11 HCP, pass

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s opening call: