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.
South is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?
South
♠
A 7
♥
A K J 8 5
♦
Q 7 4
♣
9 5 4
HCP: 14
Shape: 2-5-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Use a Bergen raise to show four-card support and HCP while keeping the auction below game.