What to Open?

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

Here is your hand:
♠73
♥AKJ6
♦AT98
♣QJ9

Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) just "Passed". It is your bid. What is your call?

Show Answer

1NT.

This shows 15 to 17 HCP (High Card Points) with a balanced hand. Perfect! Don't worry about these two small ♠. You don't have to have high cards in every suit!