SWINE


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SWINE is a bidding method after your side has opened or overcalled 1NT (natural) and the opponents have doubled for penalty. It's an acronym for "Sebesfi-Woods-1-Notrump-Escape."

PartnerLHOYouRHO
1NTDbl?

PartnerLHOYouRHO
1NTPassPassDbl
?


After the opposing double, the SWINE bids are:


Bid Meaning
Pass  Requires partner to make an artificial redouble. Shows either a good hand that wants to play 1NT redoubled, OR any "touching" 2 suits (4-4 or better). After partner's redouble:
  • Pass shows a desire to play 1NT redoubled.
  • 2 shows clubs and diamonds.
  • 2 shows diamonds and hearts.
  • 2 shows hearts and spades.
  • 2 not used.
Redouble Requires partner to bid an artificial 2 relay. Shows a weak one-suited hand (5+ cards). With clubs, simply pass partner's 2 bid; otherwise, bid naturally at the 2-level.
2 Clubs and a major (at least 4-4). Partner can pass with club tolerance, or bid 2 to ask for the major suit.
2 Diamonds and spades (at least 4-4). Partner can pass with 3+ diamonds or correct to 2 with longer spades.
2 5+ hearts and constructive values (better than redoubling and then bidding 2). Non-forcing.
2 5+ spades and constructive values (better than redoubling and then bidding 2). Non-forcing.
2NT A strong and unbalanced hand, at least 5-5 shape in any two suits. Game-forcing.


Origins

SWINE was created in 1973 by Australians Bob Sebesfi and Paul Woods.

See also

  • Brozel Escapes
    An escape system based on the Brozel convention.

  • Dig-Out
    An escape system that emphasizes 2-suiters with spades.

  • Exit Transfers
    An escape system that uses transfer bids.

  • Helvic Wriggle
    An escape system (wriggle) that includes a conventional pass and redouble, as well as "touching" suit escapes.

  • Meckwell Escapes
    An escape system used by American experts Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell.

  • Moscow Escapes
    An escape system with suit runouts very similar to the DONT convention.

  • Owen Wriggle
    An escape system (wriggle) that includes a multi-purpose forcing pass and 2 bid to show any 2-suiter.

  • Staveley Wriggle
    An escape system (wriggle) with a "multi" style 2 runout.

  • Touching Escapes
    An escape system that uses suit bids to show "touching" 2-suiters.

  • Twisted SWINE
    A variation of the SWINE convention.

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