Today’s Question:  “When I have a weak hand, do I need two of the top three honors to preempt vulnerable?”

Answer: Old time bridge says you must have two of the top three honors to open a preempt when vulnerable.  However, modern winning bridge is to preempt those longs suits whenever possible!  When vulnerable, you would like to have one of the top three honors ~ J 7 5 4 3 2 is not a vulnerable opening suit.  A good rule to live by is the weaker your top honors, the more texture you want in your suit.  Texture includes 10,9,8,7’s.  The theory is if you hold the intermediate cards, then your opponents are less likely to double you!  So go out and push your opponents around!  Might want to let partner in on the new age, however!