Meckwell convention
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- This article describes the contract bridge bidding convention.
Meckwell is a method for defending against an opposing strong one notrump (1NT) opening by intervening in the direct and passout seats.[1] It features the following calls:
| Call | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Double | shows a single minor or both majors; Template:Gcb bids 2Page Template:Cards/styles.css has no content.♣, after which the intervener corrects to his actual suit if a minor, or hearts if holding both majors |
| 2Page Template:Cards/styles.css has no content.♣ or 2Page Template:Cards/styles.css has no content.♦ | shows the bid suit and a major |
| 2Page Template:Cards/styles.css has no content.♥ or 2Page Template:Cards/styles.css has no content.♠ | shows the bid suit |
| 2NT | shows the minors |
The convention is named based on the common sobriquet for the partnership of Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell, who popularized it.
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