Some examples of hands suitable for a Garbage Stayman response:
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With each of these hands, responder bids
Opener's rebids are the same as in regular Stayman:
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2![]() | Denies a 4-card major |
2![]() | Shows 4 (or rarely 5) hearts, and may have 4 spades |
2![]() | Shows 4 (or rarely 5) spades, and shows fewer than 4 hearts |
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West 1NT 2 ![]() |
North Pass All Pass |
East 2 ![]() |
South Pass |
This is the textbook hand that Garbage Stayman attempts to solve. You can cheaply find your 4-4 major suit fit rather than languish in 1NT.
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West 1NT 2 ![]() |
North Pass All Pass |
East 2 ![]() |
South Pass |
On the other hand, you may also create some sticky situations with imperfect shape. Here 1NT was an acceptable contract but
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