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Detail specifications 61SL - Level 2 ★
The 2 clubs Landik
The 2 clubs Landik is a convention used by the responder after his Partner opened in a minor and the second-seat player overcalled 1NT.
By bidding 2 clubs the responder promises:
- - a major two-suiter at least 5-4
- - maximum 8HCP. With more than 8HCP he would have doubled.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1NT |
||
2 |
Q
J
9
7
4
Q
10
8
6
2
7
4
2
Examples of the Landik
The following examples show that the Landik is used with weak hands but it is however essential that the high cards (and therefore the HCP)are situated in the two majors.
The following examples show that the Landik is used with weak hands but it is however essential that the high cards (and therefore the HCP)are situated in the two majors.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1NT |
||
2 |
Q
J
9
7
4
Q
10
8
6
2
7
4
2
Problème E1036
Calling for the majors with 5HCP and with five cards in both majors.
Calling for the majors with 5HCP and with five cards in both majors.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1NT |
||
2 |
Pass |
K
9
7
4
Q
10
9
7
4
4
10
4
2
Problème E41038
The renowned Landik, looking for a major fit to push the opponents out of their NT contract.
The renowned Landik, looking for a major fit to push the opponents out of their NT contract.
The following bids.
The same as after a Landy:
- With a strong hand the opener gives his four-card major with jump- Without a strong hand, the opener gives his four-card major at the two level or else uses the 2 diamond relay to ask the responder for his best major.
The same as after a Landy:
- With a strong hand the opener gives his four-card major with jump- Without a strong hand, the opener gives his four-card major at the two level or else uses the 2 diamond relay to ask the responder for his best major.
FR version
South is using the Landik convention. He doesn't promise anything in clubs!