The Schnapsen Log
September 19, 2020
Know Your Opponent
Martin Tompa
You have begun a brand new game against Uncle Tibor, a most dangerous opponent.
Concealed cards:
♠ AQ
♥ A
♣ TQJ
♦ —Your cards:
♠ KJ
♥ K
♣ AK
♦ —Trump: ♥Q
Stock: Closed, 1 face-down card
Game points: Tibor 7, You 7
Trick points: Tibor 28, You 24
On lead: Tibor
Tibor has just closed the stock and is about to lead. Your heart always sinks when your opponent closes the stock. It feels as though a trap has been sprung and you’re in grave danger. Even though it’s Tibor’s turn to lead, what is your plan? When you think you have a good one, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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