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.

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

Planning

South.You can interfere using a pre-emptive bid, but don't push your luck too far. It also signals an opening lead for your partner.
West has a perfect hand for a Bergen response, but the opportunity falls away when south bids.

East

♠ A K Q 8 5

♥ 10

♦ A 10 8 2

♣ K 9 2

HCP: 16

Shape: 5-1-4-3

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 East: 1♠

Select East’s opening call: