Playing matchpoints. Neither you nor the Opponents are vulnerable.
Here is your hand:
♠K96
♥QT
♦AKQ63
♣QT2
You are Dealer. What is your call?
Show Answer
1NT.
This shows a BALANCED hand with 15 to 17 High Card Points. Perfect!
The problem with opening 1♦ is that it is impossible later on to tell Partner you have a balanced hand with 15 to 17 points. You can't. If you did have that hand you would have opened the bidding 1NT!
If you open the bidding 1♦ then what are you going to bid over 1♥? A jump to 3♦ shows a SIX card suit.
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