Stayman after 1NT 15-17
Price: $25. You are not yet enrolled in this course.
8
Lessons
9
quizzes
All
Skill Level
1 h - 2 h
Duration
Overview
Stayman is a powerful, yet simple tool, used to find a 4-4 fit in a major after partner has opened 1NT or 2NT.
Completing this course will help you:
- show opener that you have a 4 card major
- locate a fit in either major
- enable you to show weak hands wiith 5-4 in the majors
- and enable you to show invitational hands wiith 5-4 in the majors
Who is the course for?
This online course is for players who have not yet learned Stayman, or for players who do not understand all the ins and outs of this wonderful convention.
This online course should be taken in conjunction with Transfers 15-17
Learning Path
What is Stayman
Spend a minute on this Introduction before starting your course
Responder uses Stayman, a bid of 2C, to ask opener if they hold a 4 card major
Opener’s rebid after Responder bids 2C (Stayman)
Opener has replied. What does Responder bid now?
Opener has answered Responder’s bid of 2C, What does Responder bid now?
When Responder holds 0-8 hcp, they will pass, unless thay have two particular types of hands
How to show that you have a 5 card major and a 4 card major
If Responder holds 5-4 in the majors, how do they whether to use Stayman or Transfers…
What if opener has 4 cards in both hearts and spades?
When opener holds 4 cards in both hearts and spades, opener knows that the hand will finish in a major suit contract
Stayman after 2NT
When Opener bids 2NT, Responder can also use Stayman
Can Opener use Stayman?
When opener holds 4 cards in both hearts and spades, opener knows that the hand will finish in a major suit contract
