The Schnapsen Log
What Else Can Be Inferred?
Martin Tompa
You are doing well so far in this match against the flamboyant Katharina at the Black Eagle club. Let’s see what the next deal brings.
Unseen cards:
♠ Q
♥ TQ
♣ TQ
♦ JYour cards:
♠ —
♥ —
♣ AK
♦ ATQTrump: ♦K
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Katharina 4, You 4
Trick points: Katharina 30, You 16
On lead: Katharina
Now that you’ve caught up in game points, Katharina is more focused, which is a scary sight. She studies her hand, looks you square in the eye, and leads ♠Q. Plan your play. When you think you have a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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