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 317 — Pre-emptive 3 opening View details

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

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.

North

7 4
8 5
9 6
K Q J 10 8 6 3
HCP: 6
Shape: 2-2-2-7
Balanced: no

Select North’s opening call: