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Checkback Stayman - A method similar to the New Minor Forcing
convention for responder to determine if opener is holding a 4-card major or
3-cards in responders bid suit. With an auction as:
1 Minor - 1 Major;
1 Notrump - 2 Clubs (Checkback Stayman)
Opener's rebids are: (Note - some partners use other agreements)
| Rebid |
Meaning |
| 2D |
No 4-card major or 3-card support for
responder's bid suit |
| 2H/S |
Showing a 4-card major, or 3-card support for
responder's bid suit |
Should opener deny support by bidding 2D, responder may still make a
major suit rebid with a 6-card Suit showing either a weak or invitational
hand ("slow shows" values):
| Hand |
Bidding |
| Weak |
1C/D - 1H/S;
1N - 2H/S |
| Invitational |
1C/D - 1S;
1N - 2C;
2D - 2S
... |
Responder can also show weak or invitational hands with 5 Spades and 4
Hearts:
| Hand |
Bidding |
| Weak |
1C/D - 1S;
1N - 2H |
| Invitational |
1C/D - 1S;
1N - 2C;
... |
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