Regular Stayman

Non-Forcing

Rev: August 28, 2000

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Used when strong 1NT is opened or 1NT is overcalled by a non-passed hand (but not in the balancing seat).

Can be used at the 1NT level in conjunction with Puppet Stayman. If both Stayman and Puppet Stayman are used:

Use Stayman for invitational hands - bid 2C over 1NT

Use Puppet Stayman for game-going hands - bid 3C over 1NT

Opener bids 2C then rebids 2NT.

Used in conjunction with Smolen

Used in conjunction with Jacoby and Texas Transfers.

System on over opponent’s takeout double.

System off over opponent’s overcall (use Lebensohl here).

For a more comprehensive use of Non-Forcing Stayman and its use in conjunction with other conventions see: "Response To 1NT" under Treatments (click here).

Responder’s Requirements

Shape:

	At least 1 four-card major and some ruffing potential (not 4/3/3/3 shape).
	Not with 1 five- or six-card major (use Jacoby or Texas transfers here).
	4/4 in the majors
	5/4 in the majors without slam interest and with or without Smolen (with slam interest use Jacoby transfers).
	Not 5/5, 6/5 or 6/4 (use Jacoby or Texas transfers here).

Point Count:

	A minimum of 8 HCP.
	Exception: Jxxx Txxx Jxxx x………pass whatever opener rebids.

Responder’s Rebids (Similar bids if Stayman is used when 2NT is opened)

Opener has answered 2D and responder then bids:

	Pass = Bust with Jxxx Txxx Jxxx x
	2NT = Invites 3NT
	3H = Smolen (if Smolen not used, 3H is not a valid bid)
	3S = Smolen (if Smolen not used, 3S is not a valid bid)
	3NT = Signoff
	4C = Gerber
	4NT = Quantitative
	6NT = Signoff

Opener has answered 2H or 2S and responder then bids:

	Pass = Bust with Jxxx Txxx Jxxx x
	2NT = Invites 3NT
	3H[3S] = Invites 4H[4S] or 3NT
	3NT = Signoff
	4C = Gerber
	4H[4S] = Signoff
	4NT = Quantitative
	6NT = Signoff