The one convention that even beginner know. The basics are:
1NT - 2♣ (Stayman) - 2♦ = No 4-card Major.
- 2♥ = 4-card Heart suit (may have 4-card Spade suit).
- 2♠ = 4-card Spade suit (denies a 4-card Heart suit).
Note:
1. After 2♦ if responder bids two in a Major this shows a weak hand with both Majors. The suit bid is the 5-card suit.
2. Stayman can be either 'Promissory' and responder must have one 4-card Major, or non-promissory.
There are several additions to the Basic Stayman.
Extended Stayman:
After the sequence 1NT - 2♣ (Stayman) - 2♦. Bidding 3♦ asks for openers better 3-card Major. Responder would be 5-5 in the Majors.
Stayman In Doubt:
After a 2♥/2♠ response to Stayman bidding 3♦ shows a 4333 shape and a Major suit fit; opener converts to the best fitting game.
Puppet Stayman:
Useful if the 1NT bid can contain a 5-card Major.
1NT - 2♣ (Puppet Stayman) - 2♦ = No 5-card Major.
- 2♥/2♠ = 5-card suit.
After a 2♦ response it is useful to get opener to bid any 4-card Major trump fit so the Stayman bidder continues with:
- 2♥ = 4-card Spade suit (denies a 4-card Heart suit).
- 2♠ = 4-card Heart suit (denies a 4-card Spade suit).
- 2NT = no 4-card Major.
- 3♦ = two 4-card Majors.
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