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