Stayman 4

Stayman 4

Question:

Partner opens 1NT. What is your plan with: 

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Answer:

Pass. While you may strike gold if you use Stayman and partner has a major, you are in big trouble if partner bids 2diamonds icon. Some players use a method where after the 2diamonds icon bid, 2hearts icon asks for partner to pass or correct to 2spades icon. Even if you've made that agreement, you need to hope partner remembers (and doesn't think it's invitational).