I considered 3H as I have THE BOSS SUIT(s) so preempting is less important, but my hand just has too much playing potential for that. I presume this dillema is why some people prefer 1H.
I have a question for GCC junkies - Isn't there some or other regulation which stipulates the minimum amount of HCP needed in order to open 1-of-a-suit? If yes, then what is the minimum?
8, although as I learned recently from this forum if it is a precision diamond it's gotta be 10 (but upgrading with a great 9 is legal!). Also a 1C could be short must be 10+ if it includes say 4342, but if it is only short if its 4432 8+ is ok!