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Texas or delayed Texas?

Poll: What do you usually do. (27 member(s) have cast votes)

What do you usually do.

  1. I always Texas transfer into the 6-card suit. (2 votes [7.41%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.41%

  2. I generally transfer into the 6-card suit unless it is very bad. (2 votes [7.41%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.41%

  3. It is about 50/50. (5 votes [18.52%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.52%

  4. I start with Stayman unless the 6-card suit is very good. (6 votes [22.22%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.22%

  5. I always start with Stayman. (10 votes [37.04%])

    Percentage of vote: 37.04%

  6. All these answers are way off. (2 votes [7.41%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.41%

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#1 User is offline   han 

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Posted 2007-August-25, 21:22

Partner opens 1NT (15-17) and you hold a 9-count with 4 spades and 6 hearts. Do you usually use a Texas transfer into the hearts or do you usually bid Stayman first to see if you have a 4-4 spade fit?
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.

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Posted 2007-August-25, 21:39

usually stayman
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Posted 2007-August-25, 21:39

For me it depends on how good the two suits are, especially the 4 card suit as if they are weak, I not want the 4-4 fit if it exists.

Just my opinion here .. neilkaz ..
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Posted 2007-August-25, 21:41

Almost always Stayman, but if I had ♠Jxxx ♥AKJxxx I'd Texas.
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Posted 2007-August-25, 21:53

I choose between Stayman and Texas based on how I think the hand would play in the 4-4 fit. Entry problems after an early tap or a very bad 4-card suit would normally argue for playing in the 6-card suit.
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Posted 2007-August-26, 03:53

There was a discussion half a year ago about methods for showing opener's double fit after a transfer followed by a new suit. This was in the context of 5M4m but it might be useful here as well.

The above armchair philosophy aside, I voted Stayman unless the 6-card suit is very good. Not sure if the quality of the 6-card should be the main criterion, though. bhall's considerations make a lot of sense.
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Posted 2007-August-26, 04:40

Agree with Phil here.
I'd like a poll alternative for Stayman unless the 4c suit is terrible. :P
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Posted 2007-August-26, 08:16

Depends on suit quality
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Posted 2007-August-26, 13:51

stayman unless 4c suit is too bad.
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