{"id":129785,"date":"2026-05-19T10:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=129785"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:21:07","slug":"barrages-05-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/barrages-05-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Preempts: the pleasure of disrupting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-Barrages-V4-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-Barrages-V4-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-Barrages-V4-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-Barrages-V4-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-Barrages-V4-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-Barrages-V4-2048x1143.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preemptive openings: general principles and philosophy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not enough to reach the right contract when you have a strong hand. It is just as important \u2014 and sometimes highly rewarding \u2014 <strong>to disrupt the opponents<\/strong> when your only asset is a long suit capable of generating tricks. Handling these preemptive hands well, <strong>without misleading partner<\/strong>, is an art in itself. Here, we will review the main principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e8137d4\" data-block-id=\"e8137d4\"><style>.stk-e8137d4 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting the battle: a decision to weigh carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing to open the bidding at a high level can have serious consequences, especially if it leads your side into costly sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid disasters \u2014 including the famous \u201ccr\u00e8me renvers\u00e9e\u201d \u2014 it is logical to always take two criteria into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>vulnerability<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>offensive and defensive value<\/strong> of your hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6630c51\" data-block-id=\"6630c51\"><style>.stk-6630c51 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle no. 1: limit outside defensive tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A preemptive opening should never contain more than <strong>one outside defensive trick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660; KQJ9652<br><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span> 2<br><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span> J104<br><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> 98<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No outside defensive trick.<\/strong> Neither side vulnerable: a perfect <strong>3&#x2660;<\/strong> opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660; 42<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong> A98653<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong> Q74<br><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> K6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dreadful <strong>2<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> opening. The <strong>two defensive tricks<\/strong> \u2014 the Queen of Diamonds and the King of Clubs \u2014 may help defeat the opponents\u2019 contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-30c0ff7\" data-block-id=\"30c0ff7\"><style>.stk-30c0ff7 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle no. 2: assess preempts in playing tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preemptive openings are evaluated in <strong>playing tricks<\/strong>. The choice of opening level depends on three factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>length of the suit<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>number of tricks held<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>vulnerability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a useful guideline, a good approach is to refer to the <strong>500\/800 rule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming partner contributes no tricks, opener is, in principle, prepared to concede:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>500 points<\/strong> if the opponents are <strong>non-vulnerable<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>800 points<\/strong> if the opponents are <strong>vulnerable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This notion applies particularly to preemptive openings <strong>in a major<\/strong>. In a minor, the possibility of bidding <strong>3 No-Trump<\/strong> constructively creates higher requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-dbb2fc7\" data-block-id=\"dbb2fc7\"><style>.stk-dbb2fc7 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidelines according to vulnerability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Vulnerability situation<\/th><th>Acceptable penalty<\/th><th>Opening at the 3-level<\/th><th>Opening at the 4-level<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Non-vulnerable against vulnerable<\/td><td>Down four<\/td><td>3<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> \/ 3&#x2660;: five tricks<\/td><td>4<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> \/ 4&#x2660;: at least six tricks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-vulnerable against non-vulnerable or vulnerable against vulnerable*<\/td><td>Down three<\/td><td>3<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> \/ 3&#x2660;: six tricks<\/td><td>4<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> \/ 4&#x2660;: at least seven tricks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vulnerable against non-vulnerable<\/td><td>Down two<\/td><td>3<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> \/ 3&#x2660;: six and a half to seven tricks<\/td><td>4<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> \/ 4&#x2660;: at least seven and a half tricks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>* Vulnerable against vulnerable, you should be a little more serious than non-vulnerable against non-vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-a415580\" data-block-id=\"a415580\"><style>.stk-a415580 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The influence of suit length and distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule is well known:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open at the <strong>2-level<\/strong> with a six-card suit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open at the <strong>3-level<\/strong> with a seven-card suit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open at the <strong>4-level<\/strong> with an eight-card suit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this general rule deserves some refinement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fourth card in a side suit is considered likely to become established, and therefore has the same value as an additional trump. A <strong>6-4 shape<\/strong> is therefore equivalent to a seven-card suit; a <strong>7-4 shape<\/strong> to an eight-card suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660; AK108762<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong> \u2014<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong> 96<br><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> Q1053<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fact as though you had <strong>eight spades<\/strong> and choose a <strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong> opening, except when <strong>vulnerable against non-vulnerable<\/strong>, where the hand contains only seven tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong><br>Upgrade 6-4 and 7-4 shapes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, a very flat distribution \u2014 <strong>6-3-2-2<\/strong> or <strong>7-2-2-2<\/strong> \u2014 should be downgraded. It may even lead you to open at a lower level than the number of cards in the suit would normally suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This practice, although quite rare, is also appropriate when the number of tricks held is insufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-be37e1a\" data-block-id=\"be37e1a\"><style>.stk-be37e1a {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holding cards in the other major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare these two hands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Hand 1<\/th><th>Hand 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#x2660;KQJ965 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong>J842 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>73 <strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong>8<\/td><td>&#x2660;AJ8742 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong>K104 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>1053 <strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Hand 1<\/strong>, there is very little chance that a heart contract will be better than a spade contract. If partner has only one spade and four hearts, you will not be comfortable playing a heart contract, because it will be very difficult to make use of the spades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By contrast, with <strong>Hand 2<\/strong>, if you open <strong>2&#x2660;<\/strong>, partner may be discouraged by a <strong>singleton spade<\/strong> and pass with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660; 3<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong> AQ962<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong> AK6<br><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> J974<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which, let\u2019s admit it, will not be a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong><br>Do not open preemptively with good length in an unbid major when your main suit is headed by the Ace, especially if it lacks intermediate cards.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-0f340c2\" data-block-id=\"0f340c2\"><style>.stk-0f340c2 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The influence of position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In first position, you obstruct one partner and two opponents. In second position, you obstruct one partner and one opponent. In third position, you mainly obstruct one opponent. In fourth position, you obstruct no one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong><br>Be aggressive with your preempts in odd-numbered positions, but very serious in second position.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding preempts in third position, one point is worth making. Although it is often wise, especially at <strong>favorable vulnerability<\/strong>, to adopt a \u201cterrorist\u201d attitude, Principle no. 1 still applies: <strong>defensive tricks remain undesirable<\/strong>, because the main purpose of this opening is to find sacrifice contracts.sence de lev\u00e9es d\u00e9fensives reste proscrite, puisque cette ouverture a pour but essentiel la d\u00e9couverte de contrats de sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-0e4e28b\" data-block-id=\"0e4e28b\"><style>.stk-0e4e28b {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two examples in third position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1: a justified preempt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>South \u2014 East-West vulnerable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660; QJ10965<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong> 10<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong> 9653<br><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> 82<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>West<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>North<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>East<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>South<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>pass<\/td><td>pass<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>3&#x2660;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the <strong>3&#x2660;<\/strong> opening is consistent: the hand is <strong>poor defensively<\/strong> and fulfils its preemptive purpose well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 2: a natural opening is preferable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>South \u2014 East-West vulnerable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x2660; K108762<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong> A5<br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong> Q107<br><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span> 95<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>West<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>North<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>East<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>South<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>pass<\/td><td>pass<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>1&#x2660;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the presence of <strong>defensive tricks<\/strong> calls for more discipline: it is better to open <strong>1&#x2660;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-2a3fd58\" data-block-id=\"2a3fd58\"><style>.stk-2a3fd58 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preemptive openings are powerful weapons, but they must remain clear to partner. Before opening at a high level, always ask yourself three questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is the vulnerability?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How many playing tricks do I have?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does my hand contain too many outside defensive tricks?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Used well, these openings allow you to put strong pressure on the opponents without putting your own side in unnecessary danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3c48bf0\" data-block-id=\"3c48bf0\"><style>.stk-3c48bf0 {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What did you think of this first article on preempts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More to come next month!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A successful preempt starts with a well-evaluated hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82855,"featured_media":129779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14923],"tags":[14443],"access":[13334],"class_list":["post-129785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bridge-lessons","tag-bridge-lesson","access-premium-plus-en"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":5}},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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