Stayman Convention (4 card suits)

Question 1

If the dummy is on your right what do you play

Answer 1

the weakest thing in sight

Question 2

After an opening bid of 1NT a response of 2C is used to ask the opener what

Answer 2

If she has a 4 card major in order to find a 4-4 fit

Question 3

A 2C bid in response to a 1NT opener initiates what

Answer 3

stayman convention

Question 4

What is required for a 2C response to a 1NT opener

Answer 4

8+ points and a least one 4 card major

Question 5

Opener’s second bid is 2D to a 1NT opener, 2C responder

Answer 5

means no 4 card major

Question 6

Opener’s second bid is 2H to a 1NT opener, 2C responder

Answer 6

means 4H (and possibly 4S as well)

Question 7

Opener’s second bid is 2S to a 1NT opener, 2C responder

Answer 7

means 4S (but not 4H)

Question 8

Responder’s second bid in stayman if a 4-4 major suit has been found

Answer 8

raise to 3 of major with 8-9 point or

raise to 4 of major with 10+ points

Question 9

Responder’s second bid in stayman if a 4-4 major suit has NOT been found

Answer 9

raise to 2NT with 8-9 points or

raise to 3NT with 10+ points

Question 10

Responder’s second bid in stayman if a 4-4 major suit has NOT been found - other options

Answer 10

bid a 5 card major or 5+ card minor suit

Question 11

Opener’s third and final bid in stayman

Answer 11

add the points you have, and the points your partner has shown and determine if you have a major suit fit or not and bid