At a table in the Hawaii Regional (1985), Max Hardy mentioned my takeout double had a slight odor to it. Five days later he was able name every spot card in my hand
David, this doesn't seem to square with Andrew's method which is also the method I use. If the opener wants to play notrump and doesn't want to accept the invite he bids 2NT. This doesn't show 18 points. If opener wants to be in 3 notrump ...
I actually opened 4D as NAMYATS, but many would not as it contained 9 tricks. I didn't like 2C as partner may have a lot of wasted points in the short suits and go overboard if he thinks I'm sitting with a 22 point hand, not a 9 ...
Both examples fit my profile for NAMYATS so the bid can be used more frequently. I have used it for many years and have many positive results from it.
I play NAMYATS with an added treatment OKSAV. Slamish partner transfers opener then bids a worrisome suit that needs to be ...