Stayman
After a 1NT opening, a bid of 2
is Stayman, asking opener to reveal any 4-card majors.
Opener must make one of the following three responses:
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1NT —
2 —
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2 :
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Shows 4 hearts.
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2 :
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Shows 4 spades.
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2 :
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Denies having a 4-card major.
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If You Find a 4-4 Fit.
If you find a 4-4 major-suit fit, you may either invite or bid game:
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1NT —
2 —
2 —
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3:
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Shows 8 or 9 Points and 4 hearts (inviting game).
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4:
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Shows 10+ Points and 4 hearts.
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If You Don't Find a Fit.
If partner bids either 2 or the wrong major, you should escape back to notrump:
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1NT —
2 —
2 —
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2NT:
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Shows 8 or 9 HCP (inviting game).
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3NT:
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Shows 10+ HCP.
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When Opener Has Both Majors.
If opener has four cards in each major, he should begin by bidding hearts.
If responder denies hearts, he can always bid spades later:
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1NT —
2 —
2 —
2NT —
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3:
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Opener has 15-16 HCP and 4 spades.
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4:
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Opener has 16-17 HCP and 4 spades.
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