MECWELL CONVENTION AFTER OPPONENT OPEN 1NT
Used by the Americans Champions Jeff Mechstroth and Eric Rodwell
it is applyied in two conventios: one against weak nt (12-14 hcp)
and the other against strong nt (15-17 hcp).
One caracteristic of this convention is to show only one suit major
bidding overcall in 2
or 2.
Part 1 - against strong nt
Opener Overcaller
1nt ?
double => is a relay to 2
and shows a single minor or both
majors, then after his partner (advancer) bid 2:
- overcaller pass with long Clubs suit;
- overcaller bids 2
with long Diamonds suit;
- overcaller bids 2
with both majors.
2
=> means 5
and a major;
2
=> means 5
and a major;
2
=> natural 5+
cards;
2
=> natural 5+
cards;
2nt =>
both minors 5+
5+
cards.
Part 2 - against weak nt
Opener Overcaller
1nt ?
double
=> 14+ hcp
2
=> 2 black suits or both majors
2
=> 5+
cards and a major
2
=> natural 5+
cards
2 =>
natural 5+
cards
2nt => strong hand with both majors
3
=> 5+ cards and
5+ cards
/ / /