Meckwell convention

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. 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, as in DONT
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.

Read more:

• List of defenses to 1NT