Meckwell convention

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Meckwell is a method for intervening against an opposing 1NT opening bid. It features the following calls:

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

The convention is named based on the common sobriquet for the partnership of Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell, who popularized it.