[phoenixmj]

I recently was playing in an ACBL BBO online tournament. Our opponent opened 1 NT. I actually had a good biddable hand but not over the 1NT. After we played the hand - I see that my opponent opened 1 NT with 15 HCP, and 7-2-2-2 distribution. I thought this was not a legal opening and I called the director to ask. The director said he hated the opening but it was legal. I think he said the rule was no more than 10 cards in 2 suits?

Is this bid legal under ACBL rules and is the rule that no more than 10 cards in 2 suits is the key?

Any help is appreciated.

[hrothgar]

phoenixmj, on 2024-March-06, 09:11, said:

Any help is appreciated.

Sure

Here's a link to the ACBL's convention charts

https://www.google.c...AH&opi=89978449

Why don't you explain what sections you think are relevant to your original question

I'm sure that folks will be happy to help clarify any of the contents

[phoenixmj]

hrothgar, on 2024-March-06, 09:39, said:

Sure

Here's a link to the ACBL's convention charts

https://www.google.c...AH&opi=89978449

Why don't you explain what sections you think are relevant to your original question

I'm sure that folks will be happy to help clarify any of the contents

Found it. Thanks. Section 2h. Totally counterintuitive to see that as a balanced hand. Good info to have.

[thepossum]

I used to feel guilty opening 5422 lol

I have learned so many bad habits here

Didn't there used to be only one doubleton allowed - I was just getting used to opening with singleton honours