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Well, I’ve been opening 2M for the last 2 years which shows exactly 4 cards in the Major and a longer minor. Took a glance at the GCC chart ; now I wonder if this is illegal? Having 4 cards in the Major deems the opening a natural bid by the definition so good on that. I know I can open 1M with a 4 card suit and a longer side suit. So can I continue?
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Opening 2M in acbl
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Posted Today, 10:23
The GCC is quite a bit out of date.
However, the "ACBL Convention Charts" document does permit your bid
However, the "ACBL Convention Charts" document does permit your bid
John S. Nichols - Director & Webmaster
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Posted Today, 11:50
My reading is that this opening is Quasi-Natural (a bid at the two-level showing four cards in the suit) but not Natural (which requires five or more cards in the suit at the two-level or above). This makes it legal on the Open Chart and above (regardless of strength) but NOT on the Basic or Basic+ chart. In general that means it should be allowed in open events (but likely not in "gold rush" events or B/C/D events or other things with fairly low masterpoint limits).
The new charts are here.
The new charts are here.
Adam W. Meyerson
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a.k.a. Appeal Without Merit
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