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Detail specifications 115L - Level 2

Pre-empt : opening at 4 level

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Pre-empt openings at the 4 level in a suit need:
  • A strong 8-card suit
  • Between 6-9HCP
  • And no defensive tricks (no honors in an another suit)
SWNE
4
A
Q
10
9
6
5
4
3
4
4
J
10
3
Problem E2475: It's the number of spades that determines the level of your pre-empt bid
-with 6 cards = 2 spades
- with 7 cards = 3 spades
- with 8 cards = 4 spades. Easy, isn't it?
 
SWNE
4
K
Q
10
9
8
5
4
3
5
4
3
6
3
Problem E2476: If you have a strong 8-card heart suit, even with nothing else outside (no honor is any other suit), don't hesitate even a second to open 4 hearts. It's then up to the opponents to plunge in at 4 spades and take all the risks.
 
 
Opening in the minor suits at the 4 level.
  • A strong suit with 8 cards
  • A strength of 6-9HCP
  • And no honor to make a trick in another suit
SWNE
4
3
5
3
6
4
A
Q
J
8
6
5
4
3
Problem E2485 : Text book pre-empt in 1st or 2nd seat
- 8 nice .
- 6-9HCP and no more.
 
SWNE
4
5
3
K
J
10
9
8
5
4
3
Q
10
8
Problem E2486 :With only 2 cards in the major suits, you should feel the need to stir up the bidding.