has five cards rather than four and find 5-3 fits. Moreover, 1M – 2m; 2NT – 3 can also be used as Checkback Stayman. It is useful also to include an indication of range, particularly if opener's 2NT rebid is forcing to game and shows a wide points range (15-19). This is achieved by using 3 for minimum hands and 3/3/3NT for maximum hands, or vice versa. After 3, responder can still bid 3/3 to look for a 5-3 fit. New Minor Forcing is an alternative to Checkback Stayman where either 2 or 2 can be used as the checkback bid. It can be used by responder with invitational values or better to find three-card support for his major or to find a 4-4 heart fit if holding five spades and four hearts; it also allows a return to the minor to play. References Further reading External links Stayman Convention at Bridge Guys (bridgeguys.com) Stayman Convention and Several Variations at Bridge Guys Stayman Convention and Example Hands at Improve Bridge Bridge conventions