Landy
Landy is an extremely simple defense against 1NT openings. Here goes:
(1NT) 2: Shows at least 5-4 in the majors. |
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The 2, 2, and 2 overcalls retain their traditional meanings, and a double is for penalty.
After Landy, responder will typically just bid his better major:
(1NT) 2 (Pass) | 2: | Signoff in hearts.
| | 2: | Signoff in spades.
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However, he could conceivably pass with a very long club suit, or bid 2 to show a diamond suit.
NOTE: Some pairs like to play the 2 response as showing equal length in the majors. The overcaller should then choose between 2 and 2 for the final contract.
Finding Game. Here is one possible system for exploring game after Landy:
(1NT) 2 (Pass) | 2NT: | Shows interest in game (not forcing).
| | 3: | Artificial and game-forcing.
| | | (Overcaller should bid his better major).
| | 3, 3: | Invites game.
| | 3NT, 4, 4: | Signoff in game. |
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