Puppet Stayman alternative
A useful tool to find 5-3 and 4-4 fits in
and
after a strong 2NT opening bid is Puppet Stayman. The variant presented here also copes better with minor-oriented hands.
2NT - 3
Puppet Stayman - ?
3
: At least one 4-card major no 5-card major
3
: No 4- or 5-card major!
3
: 5
3NT: 5
!
After 3
, responder bids the major he doesn't have, and 4
with both and no slam interest, and 4
with both and slam interest.
After 3
, 3NT is to play and 3
is minor suit ask.
Other responses to 2NT
3
: Transfer to
3
: Transfer to
3
: Transfer to 3NT for signoff or minor suit slam auction.
3NT: Not forcing, 5
+ 4