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The idea is attractive, but the there is a difference in bidding space. Keeping the structure as over. a 1-level opening you would have to pass 2N. Also you would have to bid 3N over 3m with a classical 2N-overcall. You can‘t use leb because advancers 2N as a negative should be passible. All in all I think there are to much disadvantages, but I admit I haven‘t worked it out.
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Then a) what do you bid with a strong notrump overcall? and b) do you play unlimited suit overcalls? You are not old enough to play strong jumps (incl. 2N) and cue:-)
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I don‘t play Precision, but open all 11 and most 10 if I have a 5crd M. Were I to play Precision, Ican and would open all hands that I consider to be worth 11. The hand given is a good 9 but not more.
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John, I will translate a survival tree from our book. I don’t think that I can copy it in the article. I’ll try and send it to you by private mail if it doesn’t work.
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1♥, but with my regular partner I could bid 2♣. We play that Michaels can be bid on 5♥-4♠, so a 1♥-overcall practically denies 4crd ♠. I would C only when playing ELC.
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A big advantage from Raptor is the implications if you don‘t overcall 1N. If you combine Raptor with allowing Michaels over 1m with 5♥-4♠ (as Rosalind and I do) your overcalls in a suit never have a higher 4crd with the exception of (1M)-2♣. Rosalind has a good overview on https://rosalind.home.xs4all.nl/bridge/romi/tegen1x.htm#verdernaraptor (as a survival tree in Dutch). Either Rosalind or I could turn it into an article (we play more or less the same, but I got the ideas from her). The article should also include follow-ups on double, because X now includes the natural 1N-overcall.
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That fits IMO, 3♣ is a playable spot. 3♠ (or any other bid) is trying to find the right strain for game and therefore forcing. With 3♠ nf responder would have to make the decision between possible games.
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S is not to blame, but 100% N seems unfair. OTOH if N wants ro play 5♦ why not bid 3♥ on the way. As an aside, we play 2♦ as leb and 2N as 7-10 with ♦ denying 4crd M.
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As Kit Woolsey often observes, finding the right strain is more important then playing at the right level, especially in a competitive situation. Playing in the wrong strain will often leave you helpless, whereas playing in the right strain gives you a chance even if you have overbid.
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https://bridgewinners.com/article/view/follow-up-to-raptor-1nt-explained/
I went for Rosalinds solution and we are quite happy.
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Either Rosalind or I could turn it into an article (we play more or less the same, but I got the ideas from her). The article should also include follow-ups on double, because X now includes the natural 1N-overcall.
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