Overcalls

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

Here is your hand:
♠KT8
♥AQJ
♦QJT
♣AJ95

Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) opens the bidding 1♦. What is your call?

Show Answer

1NT

This shows a good 15 to 18 points because you are an overcall.

You wouldn't open the bidding 1NT (you have 18 HCP and are too strong) but you can overcall 1NT with up to 18 HCP.