Playing matchpoints. You are not vulnerable and the Opponents are vulnerable.
Here is your hand:
♠AQ986
♥8742
♦
♣AK84
Partner is Dealer and opens the bidding 1NT. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass". What is your call?
Show Answer
2♣.
You do have a five card major so you might be tempted to transfer to your ♠ suit HOWEVER you also have a four card ♥ suit. If you transfer to ♠ you will never find your ♥ fit!
If you didn't have the values for Stayman you would just transfer to your 5 card major and "Pass" but here you do have the values for Stayman. If Partner responds 2♦ you can always jump to 3♠ to let them know you have a five card suit with a forcing to game hand.
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