PUPPET STAYMAN

3 response to 2N opening bid. Modification to standard Stayman that helps find suit fits. Promises AT LEAST one 3-card major. Responder SHOULD have 5hcp when bidding 3, in case contract winds up in 3N.

NOTE 1: 3 is not alertable. Otherwise, it could "wake up" partnership that they are on the same page. Rebids following 3 are generally alertable.
NOTE 2: (with Bill Mitchell) 1N - 3 is also Puppet Stayman

Rebid sequence AFTER 3 response:

3 Opener has at least one 4-card major

Responder bids:
3(similar to Smolen) have 4-card suit
3(similar to Smolen) have 4-card suit
3NResponder has no 4-card major (was hoping opener had 5-card major)
4Responder has BOTH 4-card majors, opener should pick one
3/ Opener has this 5-card major. Opener shouldn't have two 5-card majors -- otherwise, why bid 2N

Responder bids:
3NNo fit
4No fit, Gerber asking bid
4/Fit
4NFit, RKC asking bid
3NOpener has no 4- or 5-card major.

Responder bids:
4Gerber asking bid
4Transfer to ; promises 6-card suit, slamming
4Transfer to ; promises 6-card suit, slamming
4not defined, don't make this bid
4NQuantitative, with 21hcp opener bids 6N

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