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; advancer bids 2♣, after which the intervener corrects to his actual suit if a minor, or hearts if holding both majors
2♣ or 2♦
shows the bid suit and a major
2♥ or 2♠
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.
^Manley, Brent; Horton, Mark; Greenberg-Yarbro, Tracey; Rigal, Barry, eds. (2011). The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge (7th ed.). Horn Lake, MS: American Contract Bridge League. p. 297. ISBN 978-0-939460-99-1.
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