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The main purpose of a preemptive opening is to deprive your opponents of bidding space. However, it also creates problems for your partner to find the correct level, or better fit. And if they hold an extremely strong hand, how do they explore for slam and not get to high.
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The following article offers a way to explore for slam that will allow you to stay at a low level when slam is not there. Click on the link below to read more about a tool, called Preempt Keycard. It explains an effective way for Responder to ask for Keycards after his partner’s preempt, but still keep the auction at a low level.
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​​​ A preempt also gives your partner (and your opponents) an accurate description of the strength and shape of your hand. Here is an additional article on routine preemptive bidding.
The Weekly
Bridge Quiz!
The aim of this weekly bridge quiz is to help players and their partnerships improve in the "bidding" phase of the game. Answers will vary, and may differ from our pros' answers, due to the following.
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the system you and your partner play, such as 2/1, SA, Precision, ACOL, etc.
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the conventions you choose to learn and include
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partnership agreements
Knowing this: read; participate; learn! Bridge is a game, but one with rules & ethics. If a problem does occur while playing duplicate bridge at a club, call the director to solve and explain.
Most importantly, be respectful, be ethical, and enjoy this wonderful game!
Have fun!
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