Description When the opponents open one notrump, you are faced with a dilemma.
Using these recommendations, you can effectively compete for part-scores, bid your games and occasionally bid slams..
The tactics in this book evolved from analysis of thousands of computer-generated deals to determine the statistics of successful overcalls.
Advancer has a defined set of responses.
All hand types can be shown: a long major, majors, major-minor 2-suiters with defined length, a long minor and strong hands.
Can be used against all opening one Notrump HCP ranges.
Multi-Landy has three key advantages.
Shows either a 6-card minor or a 5-card minor with a 4-card major or a strong hand.
Woolsey Double. 2S or 2H shows a 5-card major and a 4-card minor.
Cappelletti. 2C shows both majors.
Landy. 2D shows a 6-card or longer major.
Multi-Landy comprises four components: Multi.
This Second edition adds Part 5: Comparison with Other Conventions and a new section, Criteria for an Overcall.
Versus a strong notrump, the opponents have the power; Versus a weak notrump, they force you or your partner to compete at the two-level.
Description When the opponents open one notrump, you are faced with a dilemma