| Stayman | ||
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Stayman is used to try to locate 4-4 fit in major after NT - opening After 1NT , 2C = Stayman |
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| 2D = no 4 c major | ||
| 2H = 4c hearts (may also have 4c spades) | ||
| 2S = 4c spades, (denying 4c hearts) | ||
| Example 1: | ||
| A K 5 4 | Q J 8 2 | |
| K 9 8 | A 3 | |
| Q 9 7 4 | A 8 5 2 | |
| A 3 | 9 8 5 | |
| 1NT = 15-17 | 2C = Stayman | |
| 2S = 4 c spades | 4S | |
| pass | ||
| Example 2: | ||
| A Q 4 2 | K 9 8 7 | |
| K Q 3 2 | A 3 2 | |
| A 3 | Q J 8 2 | |
| 9 7 5 | 8 2 | |
| 1NT | 2C = Stayman | |
| 2H | 3NT | |
| 4S | pass | |