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Detail specifications 41JL - Level 2

Landy : Responder's bids

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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 :
  • 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.

SWNE
1NT
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
SWNE
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.
 
SWNE
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
SWNE
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.
 
SWNE
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.