[thebiker]

Hi

I would be interested to know how other players counter a Multi Landy 2D bid (normally showing a 6 card major) after they have opened 1NT (weak)

What are the best ways (your way) of using an immediate double and a delayed double?

(a) 1NT (2D) X?

or
(b) 1NT (2D) Pass (2Ma)
P P X?

© 1NT (2D) P 2NT
3Ma P X?

thank you in advance for your answers

regards
Brian Keable (alias "thebiker")

[Zelandakh]

There are several options. Here are a few:-

1) "stolen bid": X = Stayman; bidding is natural or follows your leb/rub pattern if you play that; delayed double is typically t/o
2) "multi defence": play your usual multi defence, eg (Dixon) X = values or v strong; 2M = weak t/o of other major; others natural
3) "defensive double": X shows an interest in defending and sets up pen doubles; others are natural; for Stayman, pass first and then cue

There are other possibilities. I think for most American pairs (who do not meet multi often) option 1 is the simplest. Essentially it is simply a agreement to play your normal defence but to substitute double for the cue and use a delayed double for the take-out hand that would have doubled if they had shown their suit immediately.

[mfa1010]

a) Direct X is strong, typically balanced. Initiates penalty doubles. (Note: 1NT-2♦-X-p-p-2Ma-p-p is forcing on 1NT-opener).
b) Delayed X is takeout with competitive strength. Opener should not pass the double very often in this sequence.

[JLOGIC]

The good players that I know seem to like X=transfer, systems on, 3C=stayman. I'm sure pass then double would be t/o.

Personally I like to play X as MFA said, creates a force through 2N and doubles after that are penalty (hands with a 4 card major usually start this way). 2M natural, 3C+ transfer leb, 2N leb.

[Free]

The weakest point of multi is that only 1 person knows which suit he's bidding. Usually people bid constructively over a weak NT, so we might as well take advantage of the fact that we're probably in a part score battle or on defense. Therefore I like the following:
Dbl = values, interest in penalizing
2M = natural, NF
2NT = both minors, weak (attempt to hide their suit)
3X = natural, signoff (attempt to hide their suit)

Passing first is used to let them show their suit. After that, we play our usual system like the auction went 1NT-(2M).

[frank0]

If you play in US, the easiest way to counter multi 2D overcall is to call director and says
"This is not allowed, it's general-chart event!"

This is what happened last time I use the convention in NABC open event.

[Lurpoa]

thebiker, on 2011-August-07, 05:31, said:

Hi

I would be interested to know how other players counter a Multi Landy 2D bid (normally showing a 6 card major) after they have opened 1NT (weak)

What are the best ways (your way) of using an immediate double and a delayed double?

(a) 1NT (2D) X?

or
(b) 1NT (2D) Pass (2Ma)
P P X?

© 1NT (2D) P 2NT
3Ma P X?

thank you in advance for your answers

regards
Brian Keable (alias "thebiker")

♥

For the (a): X= shows values (7+ in front of 15-17NT, 10+ in front of 12-14NT). All subsequent doubles are now for penalty.

Having accepted that. (b) X= take-out.

♥

[mtvesuvius]

I generally prefer to play what Jlall said, using the full NT structure except that 3♣ becomes stayman. Later doubles are takeout, and delayed lebensohl should also apply IMO.

[Gerben42]

I play our meta-agreement. 1st Dbl shows values (at least some game interest), 2nd Dbl is T/O, after that they are in trouble. A direct 2NT shows minors, direct 3 of a minor is invitational.

[whereagles]

I usually defend a multi 2♦ over 1NT the same way I defend an opening multi. Seems to work fine.