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
♠
K 9 5
♥
10 9 7
♦
Q 10 9 5
♣
K 9 5
HCP: 8
Shape: 3-3-4-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Partner responds with a supporting bid, but the partnership stops because the combined point count is not sufficient for game.