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Carlton & Gedling

Table 11

Stayman Convention

A response of 2C after a 1NT opening, or 3C after a 2NT opening is asking Opener for 4 card Majors.

Opener's rebids after 1NT to 2C Responder's rebids
2D with no 4 card major2H or 2S: a weak takeout
3H or 3S: invitational, but not forcing
2NT: 11 - 12
3NT: 13 - 15
3C: a weak hand with long clubs
3D: asks opener to show best major
2H or 2S with a 4 card major
(with both bid 2H)
Pass on a weak hand with a fit
2S (over 2H)
3H or 3S: Invitational, but not forcing
4H or 4S
2NT: 11 - 12
3NT: 13 - 15

After 2NT to 3C:  responses are similar at one level higher