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Detail specifications 115A - Level 1 ★
Pre-empt: weak 2 opening bids
Pre-empts make life difficult for the opponents as their overcall will inevitably be at a higher level.
To open 2 diamonds, 2 hearts or 2 spades, you need:
- 6-9HCP
- 6 cards in the suit including two high honors (ace, king or queen)
Careful ! Never open a weak 2 opening with:
To open 2 diamonds, 2 hearts or 2 spades, you need:
- 6-9HCP
- 6 cards in the suit including two high honors (ace, king or queen)
Careful ! Never open a weak 2 opening with:
- two high honors outside the suit
- or 2 aces
- or 4 cards in the other major
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
2 |
K
Q
J
9
4
3
4
5
4
2
J
10
4
Problem E2497 : a typical weak two opening
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
Pass |
K
Q
J
Q
10
9
5
4
3
4
3
5
3
Problem E2499 : your major is too weak to open 2 ♥
Dominique's advice:
With a 6 card established major, make an opening bid at the 1 level if you have 10-11HCP. This type of hand is too strong for a pre-empt.
With a 6 card established major, make an opening bid at the 1 level if you have 10-11HCP. This type of hand is too strong for a pre-empt.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
A
K
Q
J
10
9
4
5
4
10
9
8
3
Problem E2500 This 6 card established major is too strong for a weak 2 opening bid.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
Pass |
Q
J
9
8
K
Q
9
4
3
2
4
5
4
Problem E2501 Never use a weak 2 opening bid with 4 cards in the other major.
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