When beginners learn bridge, they are usually taught two bidding conventions: Blackwood and Stayman. They might also learn transfers into the majors, a complement of Stayman. This week, let’s look at ...

This week we are looking at various aspects of the Stayman convention. What is the fewest number of points you need to use Stayman? Normally, responder will have at least enough points to invite game.

This week we are looking at various aspects of the Stayman convention, which tries to find a 4-4 major-suit fit after opener shows a balanced hand. When the opening bid is one no-trump and responder ...

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Samuel M. Stayman, 84, whose name is known to millions of bridge players throughout the world because of the Stayman Convention, a form of inquiry in bidding, died Saturday of cancer at his home in ...

Nowadays, virtually all players use the Stayman Convention to explore for a possible 4-4 major-suit fit after partner has opened the bidding with one (or two) no-trump. That explains North's two-club ...

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Question: What is the range of 'Check Back' convention. Can it be applied playing strong No Trump? From. Zafarul Haq. Karachi. Answer: It is very appropriately said that bridge is the game of ...