What to Open?

Playing matchpoints. You are vulnerable and the Opponents are not.

Here is your hand:
♠AKQJT93
♥85
♦542
♣A

You are Dealer. What is your call?

Show Answer

Just open 1♠.

Opening the bidding with 3♠ shows seven ♠ but it also shows a WEAK hand.

With an opening hand, open at the 1 level. You can always jump later on.