The Schnapsen Log
The Lowly Jack
Martin Tompa
It’s come down to the very last deal in this close game against Polite Polona. Each of you needs only one more game point to win when you find yourself in this position.
Unseen cards:
♠ K
♥ TK
♣ A
♦ QJYour cards:
♠ —
♥ A
♣ K
♦ ATKTrump: ♥J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Polona 1, You 1
Trick points: Polona 40, You 24
On lead: Polona
With an eerie sense of déjà vu, you notice the remarkable similarity of this position to the deal you just finished playing. This time, however, instead of leading a high trump, Polite Polona chooses to lead the lowly ♦J. Can you come from behind to win this game? Once you have a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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