transfer responses over interference
North-South have reached a very poor contract. As so often, each of the two players considers that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you, what do you think?
This month we will be looking at:
Transfer responses over interference: The Cachalot
Introduction
The aim of this article is to encourage you to adopt the principle of transfer responses after interference, a French method known as Cachalot. For once, neither partner will be to blame – only the absence of this excellent tool from your bidding arsenal.
Problem 1
E/W Vul.
The standard sequence
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♣ | |||
| 1♥ | 1♠ | Pass | 2♠ |
| Pass | 4♠ |
When playing Cachalot
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♣ | |||
| 1♥ | Dble | Pass | 2♠ |
| Pass | 4♠ |
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