Opening 3,5 or 5

Pre-emptive bids in Bridge can disrupt opponents and communicate a long suit efficiently, but they also risk limiting partner’s options and committing to poor contracts if judged badly.

Opening in Game

Pre-Empts and a winning play strategy

No Points but Plenty of Shape

What will you open?

Opening at the One or Three Level

Is a pre-emptive three-level bid the sharper strategy?

Opening the Bidding

At what level—one, two, or three?

Opening at the One or Three Level

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When Partner Seems to Go Crazy

Does a five-level overcall always show an eight-card suit?

Unbalanced Hands

Would you open with a weak seven-card suit?

Shapely Hands with Only 18 HCP

Should you pre-empt or bid conservatively?

With an Eight-Card Suit

What’s the right opening bid?

Pre-Emptive Openings

How boldly should you raise the stakes with this suit?