Stayman and Transfers Over a 1NT Opening by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you will have to choose the right response to a 1NT opening.

Should you use Stayman, a transfer, or a natural bid?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ A K 6 2
♥ A 6
♦ K J 9 2
♣ K 6 2

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1 NT	Pass
?

A: 2♣ - Even with a hand this strong, you need to start with Stayman, to find a possible Spade fit.

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ K J 8 6 5 2
♥ 8 3
♦ A 9 6
♣ Q 6

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1 NT	Pass
?

A: 4♥ - There are two good answers: 2♥ or 4♥, depending if you play Texas Transfers at the 4-level.

If you do, use the 4♥ bid (after discussing this with your partner) as a transfer to 4♠. If you don't, bid 2♥, a Jacoby Transfer, followed by 4♠ at your next turn.

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 8 2
♥ K 8 6 2
♦ Q 8 6 2
♣ 10 9 3

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1 NT	Pass
?

A: Pass - You can't bid Stayman with this weak hand. What would you do if your partner bid 2♠?

Remember, though, that you can and must make a transfer with zero points, when you have a five-card major.

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ A 9 6 3 2
♥ K 8 6 2
♦ 2
♣ Q J 3

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1 NT	Pass
?

A: 2♣ - With 5-4 in the majors, start with Stayman.

If your partner responds 2♦, you will bid 3♥, which is a Smolen bid, showing five Spades and four Hearts.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ J 6 3 2
♥ A 6 5
♦ K 8 4
♣ Q J 6

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1 NT	Pass
?

A: 3 NT - With a 4333 hand, it's usually a bad idea to bid Stayman, since even if you find a fit, you won't have any ruffing values. It's easier to make 9 tricks than 10!

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