Standard Bidding with SAYC by Ned Downey & Ellen Pomer ("Caitlyn")

Author:Ned Downey & Ellen Pomer ("Caitlyn")
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contract Birdge - Bidding
ISBN: 978-1-55494-269-5
Publisher: Master Point Press

If you open the bidding with a 3♣ preempt, partner will pass and a likely 4♥ game will be missed.

2♦, 2♥ and 2♠ — THE WEAK TWO

Except for 2♣, two-level openings are natural and weak in SAYC. The requirements for a weak two seem to vary from region to region and from player to player. SAYC identifies them as follows:

A six-card suit. On rare occasions a weak two may be made on a very good five-card holding. It is also possible to make the bid with a seven-card suit of such poor quality that the player is unwilling to open at the three-level.

Decent cards in the suit. SAYC specifies, and many players prefer, a disciplined approach — specifically two of the top three honors. Some allow a holding of three of the top five, while others play ‘fast and loose.’

A hand too weak to open at the one-level, usually 5-11 HCP. Note, however, that when you are holding 11 high and a six-card suit you have a Rule of 20 opener and may miss game with a preempt.

No void. Partner may well have values there.

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