The Schnapsen Log
May 10, 2012
From a Position of Strength
Martin Tompa
The rivalry with your sister Emmi continues. She is annoying you by once again being ahead, against all reason. Let’s see what you can do about it.
Unseen cards:
♠ AK
♥ AKQ
♣ T
♦ KJYour cards:
♠ Q
♥ —
♣ AJ
♦ ATTrump: ♦Q
Stock: 3 face-down cards
Game points: Emmi 4, You 7
Trick points: Emmi 12, You 19
On lead: You
You’ve got to like the cards you’re looking at. What nags at you are all the possible cards your sister could be holding and what she has up her sleeve. Plan your play. When you think you have a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
© 2012 Martin Tompa. All rights reserved.
