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Posted 2008-August-28, 17:14

Whats Garbage Stayman? (I wasnt taught it but I dont think I want to add it either)
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Posted 2008-August-28, 19:41

jillybean2, on Aug 29 2008, 06:14 AM, said:

Whats Garbage Stayman? (I wasnt taught it but I dont think I want to add it either)

You probably already play it without calling it that.
eg what would you bid over 1NT with and very few points?
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or
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I suspect 2C, and pass any bid opener made on the first hand and pass 2M on the second or bid 2H over 2D.

Thats Garbage Stayman.
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Posted 2008-August-28, 19:58

Nope I would just pass, I thought after SoTired response that there was more to Garbage Stayman than this.
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