Hand 1 - 1NT vs 1 of a Major (Hearts)

This is chapter 1 in the story of my attempt to determine if it is better to open 1♥ or 1NT with 15 to 17 HCP and a five card ♥ suit.

The journey started with this post:
Later On

Here is the first hand I generated with ♥ as the major:

Hand 1

	North ♠J2 ♥AKQT8 ♦A76 ♣K84
West ♠K73 ♥97654 ♦J542 ♣J		East ♠65 ♥J2 ♦T983 ♣QT762
	South ♠AQT984 ♥3 ♦KQ ♣A953

Dealer is North and no one is vulnerable.

Double Dummy:
6NT can make by N/S
6♠ can make by N/S
6♥ can make by N/S
4♦ can make by N/S
4♣ can make by N/S

Analysis

If North opens up 1NT I think South certainly has a slam try in ♠ which North will certainly accept. Playing normal Standard American Yellow Card 3♠ is a slam try. But there are many other ways to show a slam try depending on the tools you play.

What happens if North opens 1♥?

South will start with 1♠. Now North will show their point count by bidding 2NT. South will certainly get the partnership to 6♠ now.

So I think this one won't really matter what North opens -- either way South will get the partnership to a 6♠ slam which will easily make.

To see the table where all the hands are listed click HERE!