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Forcing (Two Way) Stayman - In response
to opener's 1 Notrump bid, some players
call 2C as a non-forcing Stayman and 2D as a Forcing Stayman
(also known as Doublebarrel Stayman). This
treatment has found some popularity with players who open with a Weak
Notrump bid, such as 10 - 12 points (where transfer bids do not apply):
1N - 2C;
2D - 2S
A combination of
the Non-Forcing and Game-Forcing Stayman. After partner opens 1 Notrump, response meanings
are:
| Responder Bid |
Typical Meaning |
|
2 Clubs |
Non-Forcing Stayman
(Invitational values unless showing a "Garbage" Stayman) |
|
Opener Rebids |
|
2 Diamonds
|
No 4-card major |
|
2 Hearts |
4 Hearts (could also have 4 Spades) |
|
2 Spades
|
4 Spades |
| Responder Bid |
Typical Meaning |
|
2 Diamonds |
Forcing Stayman (game
complement values) |
|
Opener Rebids |
|
2 Hearts |
4 Hearts
(could also have 4 Spades) |
|
2 Spades |
4 Spades |
|
2 Notrump |
No 4-card
Major |
|
3 Clubs |
5 Clubs |
|
3 Diamonds |
5 Diamonds |
Also see Stayman conventions and books on
Stayman |
