What to open?

Playing matchpoints. You are vulnerable and the Opponents are not.

Here is your hand:
♠9
♥AK98764
♦65
♣J76

Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) is Dealer and Passes. What is your call?

Show Answer

3♥.

Weak.
A weak two bid you will make with a SIX card suit.

You have a seven card suit. So up the pre-empt a level.