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 263 — Minor suit opening View details

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

Planning

First find a fit, then add up points

South

A J 3
A 10 3
K Q 8 2
J 8 3
HCP: 15
Shape: 3-3-4-3
Balanced: yes

Select South’s opening call: