The Schnapsen Log
On the Brink of Success
Martin Tompa
Your match against the champion Katharina continues. You have done very well tonight, but Katharina seems unflappable. In the very next deal she eyes you coolly, waiting for your move.
Unseen cards:
♠ T
♥ AQ
♣ TQ
♦ AYour cards:
♠ K
♥ TK
♣ K
♦ TTrump: ♣J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Katharina 3, You 4
Trick points: Katharina 5, You 53
On lead: You
You are shocked by the incredible trick point lead you have built up in this deal. You’d better come up with a plan that doesn’t throw it all away. When you think you have one, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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