Defence Against Their Pre-emptive Openings
Treat them as if they opened at the one level and be aggressive! Take opener for about 6 points, add that to your own and subtract from 40. Now assume partner has half the outstanding. In the balancing position, behave as usual i.e. “borrow” a further 3 points from partner!
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Treat them as if they opened at the one level and be aggressive! Take opener for about 6 points, add that to your own and subtract from 40. Now assume partner has half the outstanding. In the balancing position, behave as usual i.e. “borrow” a further 3 points from partner!
- Double is for take-out and the same rules apply as usual. Responder should be conservative as partner has already taken them for half the outstanding values.
- A simple overcall shows a one-suiter.
- 3NT is natural. If you have the correct shape and stoppers and your point count plus partners presumed point count adds up to 25+, go for it. It’s a little risky but will pay off in the long term.
- A cue bid of openers suit is a special case, showing a powerful 2 suited hand.
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