the hog Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 When they have exchanged more information (by opening the bidding) the chance of them ending in the wrong spot due to the preempt is less, and the chance of them choosing to defend when that is right is higher. I would definitely open 2♠ on this non-vul without a second thought. As a WJO I think it's close. For people whose style is more conservative it might be a questionable 2♠ opening and definitely not a WJO. Nigel has explained it well, Mike. there are other points as well. You have much less chance of playing 2S X if the hand is opened 2S rather than if the opps have opened the bidding. Also opening 2S in first seat or third seat makes constructive bidding much harder for the opps. I would open this hand 2S at this vulnerability, by the way. It is not a WJO for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I don't really agree with the wjo argument, when RHO has opened 1♣ he often hasn't said much more than he has 12+, while when he has passed he said 11-, both seem to have mor or less the same amount of info, and there is also the fact that RHO passing puts more strenght on partner increasing the chances of putting the pressure on the wrong player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y66 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 2S for me. As advancer, I pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts