Meckwell convention
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Meckwell is a method for intervening against an opposing 1NT opening bid. It features the following calls:
The convention is named based on the common sobriquet for the partnership of Jeff Meckstroth
and Eric Rodwell
, who popularized it.
- Double – shows a single minor or both majors; advancer bids 2, after which intervenor corrects to his actual suit if a minor, or hearts if holding both majors
- 2, 2; – shows the bid suit and a major
- 2, 2; – shows the bid suit
- 2NT – shows the minors
The convention is named based on the common sobriquet for the partnership of Jeff Meckstroth
Jeff Meckstroth
Jeffrey John Meckstroth is a multiple world champion in contract bridge, winning the Bermuda Bowl representing the U.S. five times. He is one of only ten players who have won the so-called triple crown of bridge: the Bermuda Bowl, the World Open Pairs and the World Team Olympiad...
and Eric Rodwell
Eric Rodwell
Eric Victor Rodwell is an American professional bridge player. He has won the Bermuda Bowl representing the U.S. five times and is one of ten players who have won the so-called triple crown of bridge: the Bermuda Bowl, the World Open Pairs and the World Team Olympiad...
, who popularized it.