Two Way Stayman


A form of the Stayman convention, most frequently used in conjunction with Weak NT opening, In this version, after a 1NT opening bid by partner:


2  - is the standard Non-Forcing Stayman

2  - is game forcing and artificial


Responses to 2  are :


       2   - hearts & maybe spades

       2   - spades & not hearts

    2NT   - no major suit or 5 card minor suit

       3   - 5 clubs

       3   - 5 diamonds

Some pairs might also play

       3   - 5 hearts

       3   - 5 spades

    3NT  - 4-3-3-3 type


See also:  Baron Corollary



Compiled by Lorne Russell 2005