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The Rule of Fifteen - fourth seat openings. |
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| Hand A |
Hand B |
Hand C |
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| ♠ |
K10 |
♠ |
KJ1097 |
♠ |
76 |
| ♥ |
J108 |
♥ |
76 |
♥ |
KJ1097 |
| ♦ |
A863 |
♦ |
AQ76 |
♦ |
AQ76 |
| ♣ |
A1086 |
♣ |
76 |
♣ |
76 |
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We have the rule of 20 for 1st and 2nd seat openers. In 3rd seat anything goes. But what do you do in 4th seat? |
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Things are different here. Partner has passed, so you will not miss game if you pass dubious openers. Also, no need for light openers or pre-empts as you can simply pass out. If you have a doubtful opener, then the ♠ suit is all-important. If a part-score battle ensues then the side with ♠'s will win. This is taken into account by the rule of 15 for 4th seat openers. You add your point count to the number of ♠ 's that you hold. If the total is 15 or more, then open. |
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Hand A qualifies for an opener in 1st – 3rd seat but not in 4th seat (12 pts + 2 ♠ 's = 14). |
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Hand B does not qualify for a 1st or 2nd seat opener but is fine in4 th seat (10 pts + 5 ♠ 's = 15). |
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Hand C is Hand B with the majors reversed. It is only worth an opener in 3 rd seat. |
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The rule of 15 is also known as Pearson points or Cassino points. |
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