Hi bridge friends,

Partner opens 1NT and we bid Stayman to ask if partner has a four-card major, hoping for a spade fit. Of course, partner instead tells us he has four hearts - not a great fit for our void!

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What do we do now? Should we bid to show our lovely diamond suit? Or can we bid 3NT even with a void?

(Once the auction is finished, Graeme reminds us to be greedy and to look for our best chance to win a few overtricks. Do you see the best way forward?)

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Speaking of Stayman, Graeme is teaching a free short lesson next week - all are invited!

Stayman – Why and why not?

7:00 am BST / 4:00pm AEST / 6:00pm NZT

(For those in the US, the date/time is 11:00pm PST on Monday, August 17th)

In this free short lesson, Graeme be talking about the pros and cons of what is almost certainly the most popular bridge convention in the world. Stayman.

What is Stayman? When you should use it and when you shouldn’t. Why you need it. Or maybe why you don’t.

Can’t join us live? A replay will be sent to all registered students. Register for free here.

Wishing you all the best.

Your partner in learning,

Bajir from LBO

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Related links

• Join Graeme's weekly class at LBO: https://learnbridgeonline.com/join/weekly-lesson-with-graeme-tuffnell/
• Hand originally played at Sky Bridge Club: https://skybridgeclub.com/play/20-05-06/9