Puppet Stayman alternative
A useful tool to find 5-3 and 4-4 fits in and after a strong 2NT opening bid is Puppet Stayman. The variant presented here also copes better with minor-oriented hands.
2NT - 3 Puppet Stayman - ?
3: At least one 4-card major no 5-card major
3: No 4- or 5-card major!
3: 5
3NT: 5!
After 3, responder bids the major he doesn't have, and 4 with both and no slam interest, and 4 with both and slam interest.
After 3, 3NT is to play and 3 is minor suit ask.
Other responses to 2NT
3: Transfer to
3: Transfer to
3: Transfer to 3NT for signoff or minor suit slam auction.
3NT: Not forcing, 5 + 4