Back in the old, old days, this sequence showed a strong game-forcing hand. Over time, players gradually realized that this approach was too uncommon and impractical. Hence the birth of the limit raise.
There is expert debate about 3-card limit raises opposite a /
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Limit raises are typically off in competition. Jump raises become preemptive, showing 0-6 points and 4-card support (possibly 5-card support in response to a minor). With this approach, responder can then show a limit raise or better by either:
Preemptive jump raises have become a common alternative in uncontested auctions. Inverted minors constitute a method of showing weak 4+ card support for partner's minor suit openings, while Bergen raises are the equivalent for the majors.
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