The Stayman convention (named after Sam Stayman, but invented by George Rapée) is usually one of the first conventions newcomers encounter; it’s also one that has a thousand different uses – but one that can take a while to learn.
Simply, Stayman is most commonly used after 1NT openers (finding a 4-card fit in a major suit). But there’s a lot more to say about it, and I’m glad that some great teachers and YouTube users have.
Here are some of the best uploads on YouTube discussing the Stayman convention, how it works and when to use it – plus a rare video of George Rapée from the WBF Youth website.
- Meet George Rapée (WBF Youth)
- Introduction to Stayman
User: Bridge with Patty
- Finding Your Major Suit Slam After Stayman
User: LearnBridgeNYC
- The Stayman Convention in Bridge
User: LearnBridgeNYC
- Should You Stayman?
User: Peter Hollands
- BBO Lesson: Puppet Stayman
User: Peter Hollands
- The 5 Best Bridge Conventions
User: Peter Hollands