{"title":"1 Club Opener, Partscore Contract","auctionOrig":"1c,p,1nt,p,p,p","auction":"1c - (p) - 1nt - (p) - p - (p) ","rptText":"Opener doesn't have a 5-card major. They are 3-3 in the minor suits. With that distribution, open 1C.\n\nResponder, with 5 clubs, knows that opener/responder have at least 8 clubs between them. Responder could raise to 2C.\n\nHowever, it is best to try for a contract in NT or in a major suit, playing in a minor suit only if there is no other choice.\n\nResponder doesn't have a 4-card major. With 6-10 points, responder can bid 1NT.\n\nOpener does have a 4-card spade suit, but the 1NT response tells opener that there will be no 8-card fit in spades.\n\nThe 1NT response shows a maximum of 10 HCP in responder's hand. Opener knows that they need 25/26 HCP to play in a 3NT game contract. There is therefore no point in bidding any higher.\n\nOpener passes, and opener/responder play in 1NT.\n\nNote from the double dummy par score that 1NT and 2C both score 90 points. Sometimes you might\nprefer to play in a suit because having most of the trump cards gives you better playing options. You\nchoose based on the trick-taking ability of your hand."}