South African Texas Transfers/Namyats


Namyats is Stayman spelled backwards These are used as both openings and in response to partner's notrump opening.
The basic system:
4C transfers to 4H
4D transfers to 4S

Many players prefer not to use this system over notrump, reserving 4C as Gerber.

The principle difference between the transfers and natural preempt type bids is the strength of the hand.
A Namyat transfer shows a strong hand with 8 1/2 sure tricks or better. Responder typically accept the transfer by bidding four of the major, but may also bid the next higher suit or 4NT as a slam try.