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The "1 or 2?" dilemma


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  1. 1. Is there a hand too strong for 2M and too weak for 1M?

    • Strong enough for me: 1H
      13
    • Seems like a 2H wtp to me...
      29
    • Yes there is, and this is it: pass
      4
    • Greatly depends on tactical factors (pard, opps, match status, vibes...)
      1


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Playing SAYC or 2/1 I don't think any expert players have ever advocated a system with a gap between an opening one bid and an opening weak 2 bid.

 

I am unaware of what experts have advocated, but while they may not advocate a "gap" in terms of high card points, there will definitely be hands not opened with a weak two based on suit quality/purity.

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"... formulation of two rules that are the pillars of the preempt [ 3 or higher level] declaration: a) the hand should not contain more than 1 and a half likely tricks defensive; b) .."(pag. 198 of Stayman system) ... The requirements for the two weak opening bidding are: 1) a hand that is not good for a bidding of one color; * [When, in the face of a declaration to NT, the value of the hand goes to13 points] 2) a good suit , generally of six cards; 3) form five to seven tricks on according of vulnerability. ... Example 23: South KQ10864 9 A742 63 North A7 K953 KQ86 542 Bidding 2 - 2 NT, 3 *- 4 *3 bidding shows a good hand . With this sureness being force in diamonds of rilevant value for South partner gets directly manche in spade. (pagg. 206, 207 and 208 of Stayman system). About valutation i prefer to consider Losing Tricks Courtney and (eventually) plastic valutation of hand (+/- 1 point, +/- 1 card) instead rule of 19 or 20.(Lovera)
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