Drop Dead Stayman (Garbage Stayman) - An artificial treatment by responder after
opener
bids 1 Notrump. The responder bids 2C, planning to
Pass any bid
by opener.
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 A Q 5
 K Q 10
 A 10 9 8
 9 6 5 |
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5 4 3 2
5 4 3 2
7 6 5 4
2 |
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North opens
1 Notrump.
Based on South's 4=4=4=1 holding, any 2 level contract other than 1N
or 2C will play better than passing opener's 1 Notrump .
After responder bids 2C appearing to be Stayman, opener makes a
normal response of 2D, 2H, or 2S. Regardless of
responder's bid, opener must pass.
Note:
Simulations show the Garbage Stayman works best when the partnership has
less than 20 points. For instance, when opener has 15-17 points and
responder has a singleton or void in Clubs, the likelihood to make a 1
Notrump contract is:
| 0-3 HCP |
7 percent |
| 4 HCP |
36 percent |
| 5 HCP |
45 percent |
| 6 HCP |
64 percent |
Also see
Stayman |
