The Schnapsen Log
July 3, 2020
Grab the Brass Ring
Martin Tompa
In the next deal against Uncle Tibor, you find yourself in this situation.
Concealed cards:
♠ AQ
♥ ATK
♣ J
♦ —Your cards:
♠ KJ
♥ Q
♣ A
♦ QTrump: ♦J
Stock: Open, 1 face-down card
Game points: Tibor 1, You 2
Trick points: Tibor 20, You 34
On lead: Tibor
You are still on the brink of disaster, with Tibor only one game point from winning the game. He deliberates and then leads ♣J. What will you do? When you think you have made the best plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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