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Hand evaluation - Rule of 25, Opening 2
- Question 1
When is the Rule of 25 used ?
1. When deciding if you have enough points for game
2. When deciding at what level to open the bidding
3. When the Rule of 20 fails
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- Question 1
( 2 ). When deciding at what level to open the bidding
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- Question 2
Is the Rule of 25 used for Strong 2 openings, Weak 2 openings, or both ?
1. Strong
2. Weak
3. Both
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- Question 2
( 1) . Strong
You can only use it when you are strong.
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- Question 3
Look at the Hands on the right. Assuming you are not using Weak 2 openings, does West's hand pass the rule of 25 ? What would you open with ?
1. no, 1 heart
2. yes, 2 hearts
3. yes, 2 no trumps
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- Question 3
( 2 ). yes, 2 hearts
Although West only has 16HCP, he has great shape. His two longest suits have 9 cards, that's 25 altogether.
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- Question 4
Look at the Hands on the right. Assuming you are not using Weak 2 openings, does North's hand pass the rule of 25 ? What would you open with ?
1. no, 1 heart
2. yes, 2 hearts
3. yes, 2 no trumps
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- Question 4
( 2) . yes, 2 hearts
Although North only has 16HCP, he has two powerful suits. His two longest suits have 9 cards, that's 25 altogether.
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- Question 5
Look at the Hands on the right. Assuming you are not using Weak 2 openings, does East's hand pass the rule of 25 ? What would you open with ?
1. no, 1 heart
2. yes, 2 hearts
3. yes, 2 no trumps
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- Question 5
( 1 ). no, 1 heart
Again, East only has 16HCP, but he has a nice long powerful suit. His two longest suits have 9 cards, that's 25 altogether. But too many of his high card points are wasted in the short minor suits, and could easily get beaten. Open 1.
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- Question 6
Look at the Hands on the right. Assuming you are not using Weak 2 openings, does South's hand pass the rule of 25 ? What would you open with ?
1. no, 1 spade
2. yes, 2 spades
3. yes, 2 no trumps
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- Question 6
( 2 ). yes, 2 spades
14 points and 11 cards in the long suits. No wasted power. Open 2. You've got 9 straight winners !
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| West | |
|---|---|
 | K Q J |
 | A K J 9 8 7 |
 |
Q 3 |
 | 3 |
| North | |
|---|---|
|
Q 3 2 |
| A K J 10 8 |
| K Q J 10 |
| 4 3 |
| East | |
|---|---|
|
A 3 2 |
| A K 10 9 8 7 |
| Q J |
| Q 2 |
| South | |
|---|---|
| A K Q J 10 9 8 7 |
| A |
| 4 3 2 |
| 2 |
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