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Basic Precision: Notrump range To play with a pick-up partner

Poll: Which notrump range? (43 member(s) have cast votes)

Which notrump range?

  1. 12+ -15, 1d with ballanced hands not compulsory (10 votes [23.26%])

    Percentage of vote: 23.26%

  2. 13-15, 1d with ballanced hands not compulsory (12 votes [27.91%])

    Percentage of vote: 27.91%

  3. 13-16, 1d with ballanced hands not compulsory (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  4. 14-16, 1d includes 12-13 (14 votes [32.56%])

    Percentage of vote: 32.56%

  5. 15-17, 1d includes 11+ -14 (2 votes [4.65%])

    Percentage of vote: 4.65%

  6. Something else (4 votes [9.30%])

    Percentage of vote: 9.30%

  7. It really should depend on your position relative do the dealer (1 votes [2.33%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.33%

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Posted 2005-August-15, 04:59

Actually I really like the idea of a natural (constructive) 2♦ opening, showing 6+ like 2♣ (none of this 5-4 stuff please), then 1♦ isn't really "nebulous" but more "let's find our 4-4 major fit". Open 1NT with 13-15, and as for the balanced 11- and 12-counts, open 1♦ if they have a 4-card major, pass otherwise.

The last custom precision I built, we opened 1NT 11-15, denying a 4-card major. It worked pretty well.
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Posted 2005-August-16, 08:04

A 12 15 NT opening on all balanced /semi balanced hands ( including a 5 card M or a 6 card m) means that the 1 Diamond opening will always be at least four card and the hand will usually be unbalanced.

A good follow up system is needed as the range is a bit wide but the advantages compensate.
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