What to Open?

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

Here is your hand:
♠AJT9862
♥7
♦843
♣K3

You are Dealer. What is your call?

Show Answer

3♠.

This tells Partner you have about 6 to 10 points and SEVEN ♠.

Bidding 2♠ would show the same point count with SIX ♠.