Bidding practice

New hand 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.

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

North

♠ Q J 7

♥ K Q J

♦ 9 8 4 2

♣ K 8 5

HCP: 12

Shape: 3-3-4-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

Suggested bid for North: Pass

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

Fewer than 13 HCP and no preemptive shape: pass.

Select North’s opening call: