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.
North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?
North
♠
7 4
♥
8 5
♦
9 6
♣
K Q J 10 8 6 3
HCP: 6
Shape: 2-2-2-7
Balanced: no
Planning
Use a three-level pre-empt with a long, robust suit to obstruct the opponents.
E/W have missed an easy 4 spade contract.