I open 1s. Vul v NV I want to be within 1 trick to preempt and I have too much defense for 3S.
High level preemptive bids
#22
Posted 2025-July-01, 11:07
helene_t, on 2025-July-01, 00:42, said:
4♠. I am prepared to get burned 

I'm getting burned by not opening 4

When I look at the hand here it's a clear 4S opening but at the table I've got some weird thinking going on.
Partner is more conservative, it's too weak to open 4S V vs. NV. It's not the first time this has happened.
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." MikeH
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"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
#23
Posted 2025-July-01, 13:20
Hi,
South has a clear raise to 4S.
With kind regards
Marlowe
South has a clear raise to 4S.
With kind regards
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
#24
Posted 2025-July-01, 20:31
P_Marlowe, on 2025-July-01, 13:20, said:
Hi,
South has a clear raise to 4S.
With kind regards
Marlowe
South has a clear raise to 4S.
With kind regards
Marlowe
yes
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred