Kokish Relay ------------ Used so Stayman or transfers can be used over a 25-27 balanced hand. opener responder 2C 2D 2H (1) 2S (2) 2NT (3) (1) = hearts or 25-27 point hand (2) = waiting to hear which one (3) = 25-27 balanced, else with hearts you bid something else now Stayman or transfers can be used.