When we play the hand in 1NT there is space and time for creativity. Now you know why people like to use conventions to interfere with your notrump. Between Hands . 2S: Double. In a Notrump slam you cannot give up the lead often. No 4 , 5 or 6 card major. While 1NT-(2♦)-2♥ is not a transfer… 2NT and 3NT I find it easy to remember to have the same structure over 2NT as 1NT. With 6, you would have used Texas: 1NT. By getting involved with the bidding, you prevent them from using their conventional defense to 1NT and force them to overcall at the 2-level after seeing both their opponents already bid. If Stayman is overcalled, opener may bid a 4 card major at the 2 two-level, double for penalty with 4 cards in the opponent's suit, or pass. Bridge Questions, Bridge Articles & More! 2H: 3NT. Double means they "stole your bid." Partner has to bid 4S : 1NT. Use XX as a rescue/runout.] [If they PENALTY Double 1NT, then just play ALL NATURAL -- no Stayman, no Transfers. Treat them all the same (unless 2 is specifically BOTH MAJORS). Garbage Stayman also has the advantage that it takes up a little more bidding space from your opponents and helps to discourage interference from the opponent seated to your left. And there's no need to make that choice. First, let's say they promise BOTH MAJORS. Now, what if they interfere with a bid that does, The Real Deal (Larry's ACBL column deals). It sets up a force. 10 - 15 HCP. That leaves overcalls of 2 or higher. If Stayman is doubled, opener may make normal rebid, pass with 4 clubs, or redouble with 5 clubs or 4 good clubs. You have to decide what treatment is to be given to a 2 spade response. Again, pass and then double is just a lightish takeout, competing. If the opening 1NT bid is doubled do you still play Stayman? In any event, … How do you play the following doubles: a) 1NT / 2C 2H X b) 1NT / 2C 2S X c) 1NT / 2C 2H / / X d) 1NT / 2C 2S / / X I expect the answers to a) and c) to be the same and similarily for b) and d) (on the principle that if X has the same meaning by both partner's). 3D: to play. So, 1NT-(X)-2♦ is still a transfer to hearts. 1 (263) They Overcall After Partner’s Stayman 2 (264) They Overcall After Partner’s Transfer 3 (265) They Double Our Control-Showing Cuebid4 (266) Dealing with Interference Over a Conventional 2NT Response. Again, it is best not to start asking questions and getting involved with which convention they use. Sign up to receive your free weekly email lesson series. Think of double as just saying, "partner, I have values to act, but no suit to bid and nothing else fits." It shows at least one 4-card major and will lead to 4 of a major or 3NT. Rebids by Opener after Interference : You 1 ? In many classes, I get asked, "Larry, what should we do when they use a Convention (such as CAPPELLETTI, or DONT against our Strong Notrump?) When it is a grind, you want to give yourself every little extra chance to make the contract -- play as carefully as possible. With a long minor and a weak hand, the choice is now to pass the 1NT and pray, or to resign us to the 3-level (and a possible double). If you don't like going to the three level to look for a major, then this is the one place where a stolen bid will not cost you much: use the double of a natural 2 for Stayman. •Lebensohl’s direct-seat penalty doubles rarely work because opponents rarely use natural … You have a 4 card S suit: 1NT. This situation can be a bit confusing because we need to know when double is penalty and when it is takeout. •Lebensohl does not right-side contracts unless “Stayman” is used. interference over stayman (too old to reply) David Wiltshire 2005-08-24 09:28:33 UTC. Stayman.10+ HCP. In 3NT you must determine if the hand is a race or a grind. (13 + in ACOL) The Stayman Convention is still in effect after a 2-Level, interference call, but a cue-bid in the Opponent’s suit Flint: Named after Jeremy Flint, this may be the original non … This deal was played by Chris Willenken in the 2019 Southeastern Regional Knockout Teams. To cope with interference, you need to do a little studying and memorizing. However, George was less interested in popularizing the conventional … I like to use DOUBLE as penalty-oriented. This is where you might have heard the term "Mirror Double" -- or "Stolen Bid." Thank you and I hope you enjoy this month’s discussions! To me, this is an unacceptable choice. Interference to 1NT Openings By Henry C. Jackson Based on the Article by Michael Donnelly in the November 2016 Bridge Bulletin . Advancer Bid After Bidding 2N relay and Responder's 3C response * See Note : Pass, to play showing 5+ Clubs: 3H is Stayman, game forcing with stopper ("slow shows") 3S is game forcing showing Spades (overcaller bids 3 Notrump or 4 Spades) I don't care what it shows (unless it is BOTH MAJORS). What about doubles when LHO balances such as 1NT - Pass - Pass - Natural bid - Pass - Pass? No matter what they bid, no matter what it means (other than MAJORS), here is the schedule: BIDDING A SUIT (on the 2-level) = NATURAL, NFBIDDING A SUIT (on the 3-level) = see below (lebensohl explained)BIDDING 2NT or 3NT (see below -- lebensohl explained)BIDDING A SUIT (on the 4-level) = all jumps to 4, are "Front of Card" -- Texas, Gerber -- whatever you use. I'd use these "negative doubles" over NATURAL overcalls as well as CONVENTIONAL overcalls. I think there is a reason to stay away from Stayman and perhaps a better systemic answer would be to make every 2 level bid a transfer. Use all bids as natural (even 2 and 2\). After North’s 3♣ max with clubs and no heart stop, South with the heart stop can bid 3NT) Stage 2 -1NT – (2 ♥) - 2NT – (pass) - 3♣ - (pass) - 3 ♥ - (pass) - 3NT. 1 (263) They Overcall After Partner’s Stayman 2 (264) They Overcall After Partner’s Transfer 3 (265) They Double Our Control-Showing Cuebid 4 (266) Dealing with Interference Over a Conventional 2NT Response . It's up to you, just make sure you have an agreement with your partner. This week we look at how we bid after we open 1NT, partner uses Stayman, and the opponent interferes in the bidding. After other overcalls, it's just daft. Now, what if they interfere with a bid that does NOT specifically show BOTH MAJORS? 2H: 4H. If their interference is anything else (on any level), use X as cards/negative. Interference I would play Jacoby Transfers and Stayman on over interference of a double (X) or 2C bids. Examples of bids that don’t change. This week we look at how we bid after we open 1NT, partner uses Stayman, and the opponent interferes in the bidding. I would DOUBLE with each of these hands: A Q 5 210 9 76 2J 6 5 3A 5 2A 9 76 26 5 4 3 2J 5 2K 10 9 72Q 6 5 3 2. 3S: Stayman w/o a stopper. (Assumes no Lebensohl) 1NT. If not, he can wait for you, the Stayman bidder, to bid again. AFTER 1NT OPENING BID 2w = Have you got a 4 card major partner? 3S: Invitational (could have bid 2S directly to play or 3S directly to force. All other actions are as if they passed. If the enemy intervene after your Stayman 2, the opener should re-bid as planned if possible. (Otherwise, be prepared for some accidents). Before we get to bridge discussion this week I want to mention that the ACBL Educational Foundation (of which I am a trustee and on the search committee) is looking to hire its first Executive Director. South shows his four spades and a heart stop by going through 2NT and then cue bidding the overcalled suit. Stayman after Interference - system on or system off? You can decide if you want to do something fancy with REDOUBLE (or use PASS to force a REDOUBLE to show a 2-suited hand). After 1NT--2 (natural) bid 3 for Stayman. Texas Transfer showing 8 + HCP & 6 or more Spades. 2H: 3S. If you and your partner play strong notrumps (15 to 17 HCP or 16 to 18), responder should have at least 8 HCP to use Stayman (with one exception we’ll discuss at the end). This can be very simple and effective, but you want to retain your suit quality requirements that I mentioned above. With both sides vulnerable, he held: © 1999 - 2021 Bridge with Larry Cohen- by. When it is a race you must go get your tricks ASAP. There is no fast answer. After a NT Opening and an Opponent’s Overcall at the 2-level. It's common after a 1NT opening and 2C overcall to play systems on. It doesn't "promise" the other major(s), but you try your best. Double means they "stole your bid." "Like Stayman" means asking for a 4-card Major, because you have one. It says you can double at least one of their suits, and give partner a chance to double as well. • 2NT and 3NT are natural. I was afraid you'd ask. Why This Instead of Lebensohl? So what's best here (and … Free to your inbox every week. You just double to say, "Partner, I would have bid 2, Stayman." Exception: If you bid one of their KNOWN suits (a suit they have promised) on the 2-level, you might choose not to treat it as natural -- your choice. Interference after partner bids Stayman #1 Wainfleet . The convention is named for Sam Stayman, who wrote the first published description in 1945, but … Some partnerships prefer to keep 2♣ as a natural bid after the double. If your right-hand opponent bids over partner’s bid, make the same rebid you would have made without interference if possible. If you or your partner double their interference, it's for penalties. Or 1NT - Pass - Pass - (majors showing bid) - … If the opponents do show majors (with some contraption that is below 2), I suggest: 2 = GF in 2 = GF in 2NT = lebensohl (see below) -- Relay to 33 of a minor = Natural, Invitational3 of a MAJOR = GF, Shortness (0 or 1) in that MAJOR3NT = To Play, Neither MAJOR stopped, Use the 2NT mechanism to show stoppers -- after the Relay to 3 : 3 MAJOR shows only that major stopped; 3NT shows both MAJORS stopped. We also need to know what bids are forcing and when we should pass the hand around to partner. OK -- That alone should take some brain-power to memorize, but I like it because it is mostly natural/logical (especially if you are already familiar with the idea of using lebensohl--FADS -- more on this below). We look at how to navigate this contract and look at some examples of the kind of decisions you are faced with in this annoying contract. If you've read this far, you are probably familiar with at least some form of lebensohl.Click here to read more about this convention. All other actions are as if they passed. Value-showing double 7 + HCP. 2 is what it would have been without their interference. Here we look at how we give ourselves as many chances as possible to make 6NT and see how “combining your chances” and “giving the opponents opportunities to make mistakes” lead to great results. They need not guarantee a stopper in the opponents suit. Again, I like to separate it into 2 classes, and not get overly complicated. Although not included in the original concept, the idea of employing Minor Suit Stayman following a 2 No Trump opening bid is completely acceptable by partnership agreement. If you aren't prepared, expect some major accidents. All bids (even 2NT) are treated as if the opponent Passed. For example, to play System-A against DONT, but System-B against CAPPELLETTI, and System-C against Brozel would be too much memory drain. 2 is what it would have been without their interference. The only requirement, generally accepted, is the fact that the responder holds a minimum distribution of 5-4 in both Minor suits and has an interest in establishing whether or not a slam is possible. 3H: Forcing. SYSTEM OVER NO TRUMP INTERFERENCE: THE SONTI SOLUTION | feit, ivan | ISBN: 9781694815637 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. This is NOT a … It can be , a transfer, a 2-suiter, a 3-suiter, an either-or, a reverse upside down poisoned dragon, whatever. Do learn lebensohl, which is not spelt … (This should be alerted as it is an artificial bid). If you have a true penalty pass of their known suit, you can pass and hope partner reopens with a double. •This method may be easier to remember than Lebensohl. 1NT is my favorite contract to declare! Newsletter for bridge players. For example: 1NT (2=MAJORS) X = penalty oriented (says nothing about )Passing and then doubling their 2MAJ = takeout of that MAJOR. continue until a game-level contract has been achieved in either the sought-after Major suit, else in NT. When the hand is over we will often wish we were in 1NT or 3NT (depending on how many tricks we take). Email … This deal shows why this is recommended: Opener. This leaves the 3d response available to be natural or artificial. The idea of systems on over interference is possible IF AND ONLY IF THE INTERVENTION IS A DOUBLE OR THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF CLUBS. Thus, Responder, here, guarantees at least 10 or more HCP’s. That use of the cue bid after interference was part of the original Stayman convention when it was first formulated and still retains its original usefulness. 3NT: Has a heart stopper Bidding goes: 1NT-2S-? Just ignore them. Bidding No Trump Hands with Interference (Part 1) Is there a more welcoming sound than having partner open 1 No Trump? Stayman is a bidding convention in the card game contract bridge. 4: 5+ s onesuiter: 4: 5+ s onesuiter: 4: 2155 name your major singleton: 4: 1255 … Expect some growing pains, some memory pains, but eventually you'll be better for studying this area of the game. Is it clubs, minors and if minors, what distribution. Relaying to 2NT also lets you sign-off in 3-minor (either pass the relay with or sign-off in 3 with ). All your bids mean what they would have meant without the artificial double. 3♣ shows a hand with at least one 4-card major and … 3C/3D: Invitational. If they make a penalty DOUBLE, then you should not play any conventions--not even STAYMAN. Responder A J 6 4 Q 2 K Q 3 J 10 5 4 A 10 4 K Q 9 7 Q 10 8 J 9 7 … "Systems on." May or may not have a H stopper. 2NT: Transfers to 3C, after which: 3D: to play. I mean I-G-N-O-R-E! You and your partner have to come to some agreements. (263) They Overcall After Partner's Stayman, (264) They Overcall After Partner's Transfer. For the first few years, the job will have a heavy focus on fundraising. Doubles after Interference to your 1NT Opening Bid Written by Steve Robinson of ACBL District 6 Your side opens 1NT (15-17 or 14-16) and the opponents compete. As … 3.After 1NT– 2 (artificial) – DBL is Stayman; all transfers apply (Systems On) It's going to be much eaasier to cope with a minor overcall. Without further agreement, all other bids are standard. Just pretend they passed. Two clubs as Stayman and Jacoby transfers are essential after your side opens 1NT, but there are four major differences between opening 1NT … Permalink. For example, let's say partner opens 1NT and they bid2 to show and either MAJOR. 3H: Stayman with a stopper in hearts and forcing. Interference over 1NT (cont) 2 Interference over 1NT (cont) • Bidding the opponents suit (a cue bid) is used to replace Stayman and is game forcing. Group: Members; Posts: 33; Joined: 2020-June-11; Posted 2020-June-30, 01:21. We will look at how you play this contract to give you good technical chances of making your contract. So far we can deal with any bid that promises BOTH MAJORS, doubles and any kind of 2 overcall. The response codes are the same as after Stayman, but possibly at the 4-level if they overcalled in Spades, so you might want to reconsider. If 2♣ is Stayman and 2♦ is a transfer, there is no way to play in a safe 2-level minor suit contract. It is impractical (unless you are a world-class bridge pro) to try to memorize different schemes versus different methods. If they had, I believe that they would have concluded (as have I) that systems off is better. Since a 2NT opening shows a balanced 20-22 points, responder doesn’t need very much to go for game. It's up to you and your partner to decide. General guidelines . First, let's get a specific situation out of the way : The opponents show MAJORS. Any bid by responder creates a game force; there is no weakness takeout over 2NT. It is like handing responder a warm fuzzy blanket and inviting him to "nod off" and put it on auto-pilot for a hand. (For a simpler and shorter treatment, click here ). Most conventions over 1NT have a way to show MAJORS. If you know anyone who might have the background in non-profit fundraising we’re looking for, please let them know to check out the information on the foundation website. For example: 1NT pass 2 2 X; 1NT pass 2 2 2; 1NT pass 2 2 pass pass X; 1NT pass 2 2 3 He used a Texas Transfer, but ended up being declarer, and did quite a great job of it! Stayman Convention - One of the most popular conventions used by Bridge players, using a 2C response to partner's 1 Notrump or 2 Notrump opening bid to locate a major suit fit.. Sam Stayman's tournament partner George Rapee introduced the artificial 2 Club response to partner's 1 Notrump opener. 2NT 3: Game forcing ask for minor-suits: Openers answers: 3NT: No 4 or 5-card minor suit: 4: 4+ s denies 4 card diamond suit: 4: 4+ s denies 4 card club suit: 4: 3244 doubleton : 4: 2344 doubleton : Responders rebids: Opener doesn't have a minor: 2NT 3 3NT ? Opp Pass : Partner 1 : Opp 2 . Stayman after a 2NT opening Stayman works so well after 1NT has been opened that most people play it after a 2NT opening. Here is a medium-complicated scheme to deal with any kind of interference--you can choose parts or all of it. Just IGNORE it. North can reasonably now bid 3NT. Just ignore them. 2NT is one of the worst contracts in all of bridge. 1.After 1NT– DBL* – 2 is Stayman and all transfers apply (Systems On) 2.After 1NT– DBL* – RDBL shows most of the outstanding points – Gotcha! If the bidding is too high, or if unhappy with your hand, just pass; partner has another turn. 1NT-(2♣)-2♥ is still a transfer to spades. Just ignore the interference. This is where you might have heard the term "Mirror Double" -- or "Stolen Bid." NOTE: Using this method, when they show MAJORS, you can show either minor (Weak, Invitational, or Forcing) and can show which MAJOR(s) are stopped, and also can show both minors and shortness in a major. If they make an artificial DOUBLE, just ignore it--system 100% on (Stayman, Transfers, etc.). If you study this and adopt it, but your partner doesn't, you can also expect some big disasters, but at least you were warned. If you pass and then DOUBLE, that should be a lightish takeout. The narrow range of the 1NT opener and the well known responses, including Stayman and Jacoby Transfer, make finding the right contract (or … If 2 would be a transfer, then it is still a transfer. You just double to say, "Partner, I would have bid 2, Stayman." It is used by a partnership to find a 4-4 or 5-3 trump fit in a major suit after making a one notrump opening bid and it has been adapted for use after a 2NT opening, a 1NT overcall, and many other natural notrump bids. THE ‘STAYMAN’ CONVENTION Used by a responder after a 1NT or 2NT opening bid, to ask if opener has a 4 card major. I … Defending is the toughest part of the game, and it's also the part you spend most of your time doing, so any improvement will immediately yield results. But, even more importantly, we will spend time on how you give your opponents chances to help you make 1NT or even make overtricks. It is fashionable among experts these days to play systems on after a direct 1NT overcall; I suspect most have not really thought about it. All bids (even 2NT) are treated as if the opponent Passed. https://www.acbleducationalfoundation.org. Stayman is typically used with hands that have invitational or better strength. You may have a hand with … 2NT: Transfer to 3C, after which. 10+ HCP & a 5 card S suit . Checkback Stayman: Responder's bid of 3c is a major suit checkback. Minor suit stayman after 2NT opening. Also … It wouldn't be too painful to agree that after this 3C overcall, double is Stayman, 3D is a transfer, etc. What are your rules on penalty doubles vs. takeout doubles vs. optional doubles? This month we look at situations when the opponents interfere in a few of our specific constructive bidding auctions.