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Detail specifications 41JL - Level 2 ★
Landy : Responder's bids
After a 1NT opening by Opp, your P has overcalled with 2♣ : Landy Convention
This overcall is a very efficient way to bid a minimum 2-suiter in the majors :
This overcall is a very efficient way to bid a minimum 2-suiter in the majors :
- A 2-suiter and at least 5-4 in the major suits
- In general with a minimum point count approx 10HCP Sometimes if the vulnerability is favorable, then the strength of the 2-suiter which is 5-5 can be a bit less.
S | W | N | E |
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1NT |
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2 |
A
J
10
8
K
10
9
8
6
2
K
9
8
Problem E1504 2♣ Landy : showing your 2-suiter majors 5-5.
Response bids to a Landy 2♣
2♦ shows a weak hand and asks P to bid his best major
♥ or 2♠ a weak hand and a preference for the bid suit
3♥ ou 3♠ Game invitation
4♥ ou 4♠ Game
2♦ shows a weak hand and asks P to bid his best major
♥ or 2♠ a weak hand and a preference for the bid suit
3♥ ou 3♠ Game invitation
4♥ ou 4♠ Game
S | W | N | E |
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1NT |
2 |
Pass |
|
2 |
10
9
8
J
3
2
8
6
5
A
K
10
9
Problem E5418 2♦ Without a specific preference for a major, allow the Overcaller to bid his 5 card suit.
S | W | N | E |
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1NT |
2 |
Pass |
|
3 |
K
10
9
8
10
2
8
6
5
A
K
10
9
Problem E5420 3♠ With approx 10HCP and a 4 card majors - Game invitation
Examples of Responder's bid after Landy
A
J
7
6
K
Q
J
9
7
9
7
7
6
S | W | N | E |
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1NT |
2 |
Pass |
|
4 |
K
10
9
8
4
10
2
8
6
A
K
J
9
Exercise E5421 4♠ Imposing Game with this superbe hand.
S | W | N | E |
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1NT |
2 |
Pass |
|
2 |
K
9
8
10
2
Q
8
6
5
K
10
9
3
Exercise E5419 2♠ Bid at the lowest level with this weak hand.