The Schnapsen Log
November 2, 2012
Race to the End
Martin Tompa
At the Black Eagle, your formidable opponent Katharina has changed hats for the third time since the tournament started. “How do you like my latest creation?” she inquires. Trying to come up with a polite and semi-truthful reply is distracting you from what should be the focus of your concentration.
Unseen cards:
♠ K
♥ K
♣ AKJ
♦ TYour cards:
♠ A
♥ A
♣ TQ
♦ JTrump: ♥J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Katharina 1, You 3
Trick points: Katharina 21, You 25
On lead: You
Katharina only needs one more game point to win, so stop staring at her hat and plan your play. When you think you have come up with a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
© 2012 Martin Tompa. All rights reserved.
