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 Q 5
♥
J 10 6 4
♦
A 8 4
♣
8 5 2
HCP: 11
Shape: 3-4-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
a Bergen raise is able to give partner a fairly accurate point count and shape.