Open?

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

Here is your hand:
♠A8
♥QJT9
♦985
♣AKJT

You are Dealer. What is your call?

Show Answer

1NT.

You have a balanced hand with 15 HCP (High Card Points). This is the only way to describe this hand. Don't worry you don't have any high cards in the ♦ suit. If Partner puts you up to game they probably will.