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 321 — Bergen Raise Introduction: Constructive Heart Raise View details

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

Planning

Use a Bergen raise to show four-card support and HCP while keeping the auction below game.

South

A 7
A K J 8 5
Q 7 4
9 5 4
HCP: 14
Shape: 2-5-3-3
Balanced: yes

Select South’s opening call: