Bridge
3♣ (Stayman)
bid
3♣
3♣ (Stayman)
promises
- • 4+ HCP
- • at least one 4-card major
conditions
4+ HCP, anyOf(2)why
Stayman works the same over 2NT as over 1NT — ask opener to show a 4-card major before committing to 3NT.
what happens next
Opener bids 3♦ (no major), 3♥ (4+ hearts), or 3♠ (4+ spades, denies hearts).
convention
stayman
partner
Uncontested — what happens next if the opponent passes.