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

Use Lebensohl after interference over 1NT to distinguish competitive, invitational and game-going hands while showing whether a stopper is present.

South

♠ A K 10 3

♥ A 9

♦ A Q 6 4

♣ 10 6 2

HCP: 17

Shape: 4-2-4-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

15-17 HCP, balanced shape: open 1NT.

Suggested bid for South: 1NT

Select South’s opening call: